Countdown Star

Name: Countdown Star
Rating: 4.8 (213663 reviews)
Author: Joseph Merrill

By: Joseph Merrill App

Countdowns for Every Event

Overview

Version:

3.0.4

Last updated: 2026-07-16

Features & Capabilities

Countdown Star is the go-to timer for counting down to and counting up from your important moments. Whether it's birthdays, holidays, vacations, weddings, anniversaries, or big events, you can see how much time remains or has passed at a glance.

Key features include adding multiple events, customizing each with your own wallpaper or photo, widget support, precise time settings, a flexible time-unit slider, and easy sharing via messages, email, or social media. The app includes 15 wallpapers and an ad-free paid version.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Joseph Merrill

Rating:

4.80

(213,663) 313 new ratings

Version:

3.0.4 Last updated: 2026-07-16

Version code:

887973354

Creation date:

2012-11-20

Compatible devices:

Size:

54.11MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,910 ▼ 6

Other rankings

#5 in countdown keyword 13

Other platforms

Countdown Star (v1.1.3.20240504)

992,288 4.20

(1,707)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Joseph Merrill

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/countdown-star/id576177593

Website:

https://www.joemerrill.com

User Reviews

Overall, users praise Countdown Star as a simple, reliable countdown tool that's great for tracking milestones, birthdays, vacations, and memories. It's free, easy to manage many events, and supports custom photos. However, recurring issues include intrusive pornographic ads at the bottom, occasional data loss after reinstallation or updates, widget/Apple Watch integration problems, and a lack of timely iOS updates for compatibility. Some users also report occasional countdown glitches and uninstall difficulties.

Pros

Easy to use with a simple, reliable countdown experience for milestones.
Free to use with no fees or limits and support for organizing many countdowns.
Long-standing app; users report years of dependable usage and value for memories.
Allows personalization by adding your own photos to countdowns.

Cons

Pornographic/explicit ads at the bottom of the screen, raising safety concerns for families.
Data loss or wiping of events after reinstallation or updates, undermining trust in the app.
Widget/Apple Watch integration issues and inconsistent widget availability with newer iOS versions.
Lack of timely updates for compatibility with the latest iOS versions, leading to functional gaps (e.g., widgets).

Recent reviews

I think it is a great app but it doesn’t always change to the edits I want but still worth getting!!!

by Re*****, 2026-07-12

It’s a bit confusing, but it works well! I don’t understand why the timer keeps going after it goes off. You have to manually delete it but all in all it’s fine.