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Best Time Until Event Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Countdown is the household name in time until event, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Time Until Event Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CountdownCountdownFree4.8★ (186K)YesYesSep 2026
2Countdown StarCountdown StarFree4.8★ (216K)YesYesSep 2026
3DayCountDayCountFree4.7★ (26K)NoYesSep 2026
4Until Countdown & up to eventsUntil Countdown & up to eventsFree4.7★ (1.1K)YesYesSep 2026
5TimeCount - Countdown & WidgetTimeCount - Countdown & WidgetFree4.6★ (24K)NoYesSep 2026
6Time Until EventTime Until Event$0.99—NoNoSep 2026
7Countdown Timer: Day CounterCountdown Timer: Day CounterFree4.8★ (1.2K)NoNoSep 2026
8Countdown: Event CountdownCountdown: Event CountdownFree4.7★ (24K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Time Until Event

Countdown#1

Countdown by Find Appiness LLC

Day Counter: Timer & Widget
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(186K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#43in Utilities
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Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, organize events with tags, and view upcoming dates on your home screen or Apple Watch. Syncs across devices and offers various counting options.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Customizable colors and emojis
  • ⏰ Accurate countdown tracking
  • 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications
  • 💰 One-time payment for premium features

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Paid widget feature
  • 🔍 Lack of instructions/guidance
  • 🔀 Inconsistent countdown display on widget
  • 📅 Limited repeat options for events
  • 🖼️ No option to use custom photos
Countdown Star#2

Countdown Star by Joseph Merrill

Countdowns for Every Event
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(216K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Track time until or since important life events. Set custom timers for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and more. Personalize with your own photos and share progress with friends.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Customizable backgrounds
  • 👍 Helpful for tracking events
  • 👍 Useful for long-distance relationships
  • 👍 Excellent for planning and motivation

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Widget not working
  • 🐛 Wallpaper feature not working
  • 🐛 Countdown inaccuracies
  • 🐛 Notifications not working
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
DayCount#3

DayCount by Zaminiti Pty Ltd

Countdown Days Until Or Since
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track time towards future events or since past milestones. Set custom reminders, build positive habits with streak tracking, and visualize your progress with customizable widgets. Stay organized and focused on what matters most.

What We Love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Clean and fast app
  • 💡 Customizable backgrounds and themes
  • 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing design
  • 🕰️ Accurate countdown tracking

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires sign-in/account to use full features
  • 💰 Paid subscription for advanced features
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
  • 🔄 Lost data/events after updates
  • 📊 Limited functionality in free version

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FAQ about Time Until Event

What are the best time until event apps for iPhone?
Countdown tops our time until event apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 186K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top time until event apps we rank are free to download, including Countdown and Countdown Star.
Countdown shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ time until event apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Countdown app is a free tool designed to help you easily track important events and dates in your life. It functions as a countdown timer and reminder, allowing you to set up notifications for upcoming occasions. You can also count up from past events.
Key features include creating an unlimited number of events, setting custom reminders (e.g., 1 day or 1 week before), counting up from past events, and syncing events across devices with iCloud. It also offers customization options like background colors and sorting events by proximity.