# Countdown App and Widget

> Manage your countdowns with this easy tool and countdown widget.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cattus.countdownapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cattus.countdownapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cattus.countdownapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cattus
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 49,448
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (277 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2021-11-03
- **Publisher country:** TR
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cattus.countdownapp)
- **Website:** [https://cattusapps.com](https://cattusapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/countdown-app-privacy-policy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/countdown-app-privacy-policy/home)

## Description

The Countdown App and Widget is a user-friendly tool to help you track important events like holidays, anniversaries, Christmas, and more. Simply select a background, enter an event title and time, and watch the app count down the days for you. It features an online gallery for backgrounds, full-screen countdown cards, and notifications to remind you of upcoming events.

You can also pin customizable widgets to your home screen in two sizes—small and large—for quick event tracking without opening the app. Manage your countdowns easily with options to reorder, update, and pick backgrounds from your phone. This versatile days counter app helps you stay on top of your special moments with style and convenience.

## Rankings

- #301,236 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.cattus.countdownapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's concept and widget functionality for tracking time and maintaining focus. However, multiple issues frequently mentioned include problems with font readability, inability to select images which blocks countdown creation, app crashes and launch failures, premium purchase problems where ads persist, and poor UI contrast that affects usability. Despite these flaws, many still find the widget useful and believe the app has potential if these issues are addressed.

### Pros

- Helps maintain focus on tasks with a clear timeline
- Includes widgets which users find useful
- Works better than similar countdown apps
- Has potential to be very helpful with more options
- The widget functionality is considered superb by some users

### Cons

- Font is difficult to read and should be bolder especially for visually impaired users
- App requires selecting an image to start countdown but image selection often does not work
- Persistent bugs cause the app to crash or not open on some devices
- After purchase, premium features sometimes do not unlock properly and ads continue to appear
- User interface has poor color contrast making some text hard to see, likely related to dark mode issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cattus.countdownapp)