Best Waiting Countdown Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated October 2026

If you already know Countdown, this is the deeper bench. 246+ waiting countdown apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top Waiting Countdown Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Countdown – Count Down To Date	Free	4.6★ (4.1K)	No	No	Oct 2026
2	Countdown: Time Until & Widget	Free	3.2★ (9)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
3	Countdown Ap	Free	—	—	No	Oct 2026
4	Countdown+++	$0.99	4.7★ (5.8K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
5	Lets Countdown	Free	—	No	Yes	Sep 2026
6	Countdown Timer - Clock Widget	Free	4.5★ (1.5K)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
7	Countdown - Days Until	Free	4.8★ (118)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
8	Countdown - Time since	Free	4.4★ (52)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Waiting Countdown

#1

Countdown – Count Down To Date by SCRL AB

Days until & since event timer

Editor's Choice

4.6😐(4.1K ratings)

Free

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Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Set reminders, personalize themes and backgrounds, and share your progress with friends. Never miss a special occasion again.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Simple and intuitive
💡 Customizable backgrounds
🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

Room to Improve

🐛 Countdown not always accurate
🔍 Limited functionality
🔢 Maximum 999 days countdown
🔄 Need to manually refresh to update countdown

#2

Countdown: Time Until & Widget by Isuru Lakmal

Goal,Event Timer to the Second

Strong Contender

3.2(9 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Track upcoming events and personal goals with customizable timers and home screen widgets. Stay motivated by visualizing your progress down to the second. Sync across devices for seamless goal management.

#3

Countdown Ap by Faisal Somili

Countdown

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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More Waiting Countdown apps to explore

Count down to events & dates

Track important dates and events with a visually appealing and intuitive countdown app. Set unlimited custom countdowns, receive timely alarms, and share your progress with others. Personalize your experience with themes, notes, and various time formats.

Unlimited event countdownsCustomizable alarmsiCloud sync across devices

free with in-app purchases

Countdowns & Date Widgets

Countdown Timer - Clock Widget

Countdown Timer - Clock Widget

Countdown Timer - Clock Widget

Counter for Time, Days & Hours

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

Countdown to future eventsCount up from past eventsMinimalistic and intuitive interface

free with in-app purchases

Countdown - Days Until

Countdown - Days Until

Countdown - Days Until

Day Counter • Widget

Easily track and get excited about all your upcoming events. Personalize your countdowns with custom backgrounds and styles. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, vacations, exams, and any special occasion.

Track upcoming eventsCount remaining daysCustomize background

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Countdown - Time since

Countdown - Time since

Countdown - Time since

Track Day Counter & Timer

Easily track upcoming events and deadlines. Set a date and name for any occasion to see the remaining time in months, weeks, and days. Never forget important dates again with this helpful reminder tool.

Track upcoming eventsCount down time remainingDisplay time in months, weeks, days

free with in-app purchases

Countdown With Me

Countdown With Me

Countdown With Me

Event Countdown and Reminder

Create visually stunning countdown timers for any event with personalized backgrounds, themes, and AI-generated art. Syncs across devices, integrates with your calendar, and offers live lock screen activities.

Personalized countdown timersCustom backgrounds and themesAI-generated artwork

Christmas Countdown!

Christmas Countdown!

Christmas Countdown!

2025 Count Down with Music

Track the exact time remaining until Christmas 2025, down to the second or even heartbeats. Choose from fun characters to accompany your countdown and share your excitement with friends and family. Enjoy festive music while you wait for the holiday.

Precise countdown (days, hours, minutes, seconds, heartbeats)Multiple time modes (weeks, nights, seconds, heartbeats)Six festive companion characters

🎬 Entertainment

Countdown Days Since & Until

Countdown Days Since & Until

Countdown Days Since & Until

Quit Habits & Track Events

Track important dates by counting down or up in various time units. Customize events with photos and icons, and receive timely reminders. Sync across devices and share your countdowns easily.

Unlimited event trackingCustomizable event visualsCalendar event import

free with in-app purchases

Minimalist Countdown-App

📊 Productivity

Countdown. - Event Countdown

Countdown. - Event Countdown

Countdown. - Event Countdown

Day Counter: Timer & Widget

Countdown Widget | Day Counter

Countdown Widget | Day Counter

Countdown Widget | Day Counter

Date Tracker - Since and Until

Easily track important dates with customizable widgets. Create countdowns for future events or count up from past milestones. Never miss a special moment again with this free, ad-free time tracking app.

Home screen widgetsCount up timersUnlimited countdowns

free with in-app purchases

Countdown to Birthday, Wedding, Pregnancy, Christmas Vacation Event Free

Countdown to Birthday, Wedding, Pregnancy, Christmas Vacation Event Free

Countdown to Birthday, Wedding, Pregnancy, Christmas Vacation Event Free

Create and share personalized countdowns for any event, from vacations to holidays. Customize backgrounds with beautiful designs or your own images. Track days, hours, minutes, and seconds with multiple countdowns and reminder alerts.

Create custom countdownsPersonalize backgroundsTrack days, hours, minutes, seconds

📊 Productivity

Countdown Widget - Time Until

Countdown Widget - Time Until

Countdown Widget - Time Until

Special Moments & Days Counter

Easily track important dates and events with real-time countdowns. Set custom alerts and personalize your countdowns with themes and emojis. Features home screen widgets for instant access on iOS 14.

Live countdown displayCustomizable alerts and notificationsiOS 14 home screen widgets

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Countdown Timer: Count to Days

Countdown Timer: Count to Days

Countdown Timer: Count to Days

How many time until event date

Track and manage upcoming events with a customizable countdown timer. Organize occasions by category, add personal photos, and stay updated with a home screen widget. Share your excitement with friends and family.

Unlimited event categoriesCustomizable photosHome screen widget

Countdown Widget: Days Left

Countdown Widget: Days Left

Countdown Widget: Days Left

Birthdays,trips,exams,events

Track upcoming events with a simple timeline and customizable widgets. See exactly how much time remains until birthdays, trips, exams, and more. Set reminders and personalize your countdowns with icons and backgrounds.

Create countdowns for important eventsView remaining days, hours, and minutesOrganize events in a clean timeline

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Countdown Timer: Day Counter

Countdown Timer: Day Counter

Countdown Timer: Day Counter

Tracker of Time Until Event

Track time remaining until important events or time elapsed since a past event. Receive notifications when a countdown expires. This app offers a simple, ad-free experience for managing your time.

Countdown timerCount-up timerEvent tracking

📊 Productivity

Countdown Go! - Target day countdown made easy

Countdown Go! - Target day countdown made easy

Countdown Go! - Target day countdown made easy

by MIFRED SOLUTIONS

FAQ about Waiting Countdown

What are the best waiting countdown apps for iPhone?

Countdown – Count Down To Date tops our waiting countdown apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 4.1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free waiting countdown apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top waiting countdown apps we rank are free to download, including Countdown – Count Down To Date and Countdown: Time Until & Widget.

Does Countdown – Count Down To Date have ads or in-app purchases?

Countdown – Count Down To Date has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many waiting countdown apps are on the App Store?

We track 246+ waiting countdown apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.