Best Watch Timer Countdown Apps

230+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6β˜…, the watch timer countdown category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 230+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Watch Timer Countdown

Countdown Star#1

Countdown Star by Joseph Merrill

Countdown/Count Up Event Timer
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(213K 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

  • πŸ‘ Great app
  • πŸš€ Easy to use
  • πŸ’‘ Customizable backgrounds
  • πŸ‘ Helpful for tracking events

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Widget not working
  • πŸ› Wallpaper feature not working
  • πŸ› Countdown inaccuracies
Countdown#2

Countdown by Find Appiness LLC

Day Counter: Timer & Widget
Strong Contender
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.8😊(176K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#61in 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

  • πŸ‘ Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Customizable colors and emojis
  • ⏰ Accurate countdown tracking
  • πŸ”” Helpful reminders and notifications

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’Έ Paid widget feature
  • πŸ” Lack of instructions/guidance
  • πŸ”€ Inconsistent countdown display on widget
Countdown@#3

Countdown@ by Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd

Vacation, Wedding Count Down
Worth Considering
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.7😞(38K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Customizable countdown
  • πŸ‘ Aesthetically pleasing
  • 🎨 Ability to select background and music

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”” Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
  • πŸ”’ Widget functionality locked behind paywall
  • πŸ› Inconsistent widget behavior

More Watch Timer Countdown apps to explore

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Countdown Buddy
Countdown Buddy
Countdown Buddy
Widget, Count Down & Up Timer
Free

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

Personalized countdown widgetsCount-up widgetsHome screen and lock screen support
πŸ”§ Utilities
(24K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Countdown Widget & Counter
Countdown Widget & Counter
Countdown Widget & Counter
Birthday, Vacation, Retirement
Free

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

Live countdown widgetsCustomizable widget templatesEvent editor with live preview
πŸ”§ Utilities
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Countdowns - Event Countdown
Countdowns - Event Countdown
Countdowns - Event Countdown
Count Down Widget & Date Timer
Free

Track upcoming events or past milestones with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Visualize your time with beautiful widgets and sync across all your Apple devices. Organize events with lists and receive custom notifications.

Customizable countdown and count-up timersGorgeous, colorful widgetsUnlimited number of timers
πŸ“Š Productivity
(8.9K)
free with in-app purchases
7
timer. - Multi Countdown Timer
timer. - Multi Countdown Timer
timer. - Multi Countdown Timer
Live Activities / Widget Timer
Free

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

Multiple simultaneous timersCustomizable names and alarm soundsBackground timer operation
πŸ”§ Utilities
(168)
free with in-app purchases
8
Countdown Star (Ad-Free)
Countdown Star (Ad-Free)
Countdown Star (Ad-Free)
Countdown/Count Up Event Timer
$1.99

Track time until or since important events with customizable timers. Set up countdowns for birthdays, holidays, and vacations, or count up from anniversaries and special dates. Share your event timers with friends and family.

Add custom eventsCustomize event visualsApple Watch display
🎬 Entertainment
(3.6K)
paid
9
Timer ٞ
Timer ٞ
Timer ٞ
Kitchen cooking alarm
Free

This application provides a clean, simple, and reliable timer for various timing needs, including cooking, sports, and work. It offers seamless integration with Apple Watch and Today Widgets, allowing for synchronized control and notifications.

Apple Watch supportToday Widget supportSynchronized timer control
πŸ”§ Utilities
(943)
ad-supported
10
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
Visual countdown seconds timer
Free

Manage multiple countdowns and count-ups simultaneously with customizable timers for any task. Organize your time with flexible layouts, personalized alerts, and easy sharing options. Optimize productivity for work, study, or daily activities.

Multiple timer creationCustomizable layoutsPersonalized labels, colors, icons
πŸ”§ Utilities
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Free

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various workout types like Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It features a clear, full-screen display, customizable alerts, and background operation. Users can also utilize a stopwatch and countdown timer, with integration for Apple Health.

Full-screen colored displayTemplates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit TrainingVoice and audio alerts
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Countdown - Pretty Progress
Countdown - Pretty Progress
Countdown - Pretty Progress
Widget, day counter & tracker
Free

Visually track important dates and goals with customizable widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Set up countdowns and count-ups for personal milestones, habits, or deadlines. Sync across devices and receive timely notifications.

Home Screen and Lock Screen widgetsCount up and down timersRecurrent event tracking
πŸ”§ Utilities
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Countdown  β€Ž
Countdown  β€Ž
Countdown β€Ž
Countdown Widget & Timer
Free

Visually track upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Set timers for vacations, concerts, or anniversaries using your own photos, music, and phrases. Share your progress with friends and family.

iOS 16 Lock Screen WidgetsHome Screen WidgetsCustomizable Background Photos
🌟 Lifestyle
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Workout Timer
Free

This app is a versatile interval timer designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. It features an interactive coach, customizable alerts, music control, and integration with Apple Health for progress tracking.

HIIT and Tabata interval timerInteractive speaking coachWorkout DJ music control
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Seconds Pro Interval Timer
Seconds Pro Interval Timer
Seconds Pro Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
$7.99

This interval timer app is designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Tabata, and circuit training workouts. It features a large, color-coded display, customizable interval names, and background operation. It also integrates with Apple Health to track your fitness data.

Full screen colored displayTemplates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit TrainingSpeaks interval names and provides warnings
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(11K)
paid
16
Countdown Widget Timer
Countdown Widget Timer
Countdown Widget Timer
Day Counter: calendar, clock
Free

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

Unlimited event timersCustomizable backgrounds and colorsHome screen widget display
πŸ”§ Utilities
(450)
free with in-app purchases
17
Timer!
Timer!
Timer!
Multiple Countdown + Reminder
Free

Manage your time effectively with this versatile app. Set multiple countdowns, create sub-timers, and organize tasks. It functions as a reminder, task manager, to-do list, and alarm, helping you optimize workouts and daily routines.

Multiple countdown timersSub-timer creationParallel timer mode
πŸ”§ Utilities
(448)
free with in-app purchases
18
Countdown Timer: Count to Days
Countdown Timer: Count to Days
Countdown Timer: Count to Days
How many time until event date
Free

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
πŸ”§ Utilities
(369)
subscription
19
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Cooking, Workouts, Meditation
Free

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

Multiple timers and stopwatchesMulti-step interval timersCustomizable timer segments
πŸ”§ Utilities
(40K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Multitimer Alarm Clock
Free

This app provides a simple and effective way to set up recurring reminders for various tasks and routines. It features customizable timers, optional interval cycles, and background operation with visual and audio notifications.

Customizable repeating timersOptional interval timer cyclesBackground operation with notifications
πŸ”§ Utilities
(7.3K)
free with in-app purchases