Countdown to an Event10.1
Publisher Description
This application displays a countdown to an event in days, hours, minutes and seconds.
On entry of the Event Title, Date & Time the main screen displays the Event Title and a countdown updated every second.
A background picture for the Event may be chosen from the device picture roll or added from the Camera. Each event can have it's own Picture.
Version History Countdown has received a major update, with more ways to personalise your events, improved widgets, and a refreshed experience across iPhone and iPad.
More Personalisation
• Customise your countdowns with outlined and neon text, additional colour options, photo filters, and gradient backgrounds.
• Premium users can choose default styles, colours, and pictures for new events.
Improved Event Management
• Choose event dates using the calendar picker and set times in different time zones.
• Find and select time zones more easily with improved search.
• Enjoy improved event editing and a side-by-side event list and detail view on iPad.
Widgets
• Keep your events close with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets.
• Improved photo display, countdown formatting, and support for event text colours.
Siri, Shortcuts, and Notifications
• Use Siri and Shortcuts to find, show, and create countdowns.
• Schedule weekly reminders for selected days and a preferred time.
iCloud Backups
• Automatically back up your events to iCloud.
• Browse, search, and restore saved backups, with controls for automatic backups and deleting older copies.
• Premium users can also create manual backups and export event data.
A Refined Experience
• Updated layouts, controls, and Dark Mode support.
• Improved event syncing, sharing, and importing.
• More reliable countdown updates, reduced memory use, and numerous fixes.
• Revisit release notes using What’s New in the Help section of the event list’s More Options menu. 10.1 2d ago What's New in Version 10.0
Improved the iPad experience.
The event list and event details screens have been redesigned to work better side by side, with cleaner controls and a more modern layout.
The details screen has cleaner grouped controls.
Improved text readability over photos.
Countdown text now uses an outline effect for better contrast against busy backgrounds.
Improved text colour customisation.
Foreground and outline colours are easier to understand and preview.
Updated the Date picker to use a native modern calendar presentation.
On iPad it appears as a popover, while iPhone uses a compact sheet.
Updated the Time picker so the Time Zone list is hidden by default.
A Time Zone button now reveals the search/table only when needed.
Improved support for iOS 26/27 layout changes.
Fixed several layout issues on iPad and Mac, including overlapping popovers, selected event highlighting, and locked switch controls.
Added iCloud backups for your event list.
Countdown can now automatically keep recent backups of your events, helping protect your event list if the app is deleted, a device is lost, or data needs to be restored.
Added Restore from Backup.
You can browse available backups, check what is inside them, search for event names, and restore your event list when needed.
Added backup device names.
Backups can now show a custom device name, making it easier to tell which iPhone, iPad, or Mac created each backup.
Added new backup options for premium users.
Premium users can manually create a backup and export a backup for safekeeping or transfer.
Improved Settings and Purchase screens on iPad.
These now open in a clearer pop-up style view.
Improved countdown text readability.
Countdown text is easier to read over photos and busy backgrounds.
Improved widget appearance.
Widget photos are clearer, and widget text is easier to read.
Improved text colour customisation.
Choosing foreground and outline colours is now clearer and easier to preview.
Improved support for iPad, iPhone, and Mac layouts.
Several display issues have been fixed, especially on larger screens and in Dark Mode. 10.0 Jul 27 Chnges since version 9.8.1
New iPad split-screen layout for Events: view your event list on the left and event details on the right for a more desktop-style editing experience.
Improved iPad interface polish, including better event detail styling and cleaner full-width list separators.
Fixed an iPad layout issue where In-App Purchase titles and prices could overlap.
Improved syncing reliability after changes introduced by newer iOS updates.
Fixed Today Widget thumbnails for imported Astronomy and Holiday events.
Updated app security settings and general compatibility improvements.
Added an option to keep the screen awake while the app is in use. 9.9 May 30 Update widget text to use the Event Colors for Future & Past Events.
Update Text Colors view for iOS 26.
Ensure for Imported Events of Type Astronomy & Holiday the thumbnail is shown correctly in the Today Widget.
Resolve syncing failure caused by iOS Updates. 9.8 Apr 20 Add the option to have a gradient when a solid background is selected for an event.
Inherit iOS 26 behaviours (Liquid Glass look & feel) 9.7 Feb 7 Bug Fix - Allow Airdropped events to be imported under iOS 18
Bug Fix - Better error description if exporting to calendar fails
Remove Facebook as airdrop target
Increase size of Backgrop thumbnail used in the Countdown Widget 9.6 08/05/2025 iPhone - Add lock screen widget
Remember the current event when deleting a new event 9.5 08/29/2023 Bug Fixes
Correctly display the number of days in the Widget
Correctly display the day of the week when the event is not for the local timezone
Updated Features
Add ago / until text to the Widget
In the Widget, display event date in yellow if it is in the past 9.4 12/16/2022 Bug Fix - Correctly size text when showing Weeks / Months / Years
Bug Fix - Make small size text size slightly larger
Bug Fix - Photo filters should only be available after an in app purchase 9.3 06/10/2022 Bug fix - correctly calculate days when event is for weekdays
Bug Fix - arrow keyboard keys not working under iOS 15
Bug Fix - Pressing up arrow on a keyboard twice stopped done button working in list of events
Updated time selection interface
Apply simple filters to the background photo (In app purchase required)
When changing events better animation between tet size/position 9.2 06/05/2022 Bug fix - correctly calculate days when event is for weekdays
Bug Fix - arrow keyboard keys not working under iOS 15
Bug Fix - Pressing up arrow twice stopped done button working in list of events
Updated time selection interface 9.1 04/04/2022 Added text positioning: Top , Bottom
Use standard color picker when selecting text colors
Added required Ad Tracking when exporting to facebook 9.0 07/25/2021 Added keyboard shortcuts for next / Prev events, display list of events
Bug Fix - On deleting the current event, ensure the new current event is displayed
Bug Fix - Animating the toolbar off the bottom of the screen was not working 8.9 04/10/2021 Big Fix - On installation hide default image and set background colour
Bug Fix - Disable reposition background image menu option if event uses a solid colour
Bug Fix - Restore transaction issues 8.8 12/20/2020 Bug Fix - Date selector was not dispalying the Year/Month & Days header 8.7 12/18/2020 Allow selection of a solid background color
Use iOS 14 menus if available for export & select backgrop menus
Bug Fix - iOS 14 Widget, ensure correct picture is used
Bug Fix - Main window, auto hide toolbar was causing the app to exit 8.6 12/17/2020 Add new iOS 14 widget
iOS 14 - use new Date / Time widgets
Bug Fix - Main window, the positioning of image was being reset in some circumstances
Round No of hours up in list view and on Today Widget 8.5 11/03/2020 If main window is resized on a device (iPad multitasking or rotation) reset image to the default position
Add Text Positioning - Centre, Top Left. Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right
(Via In-App purchase only)
Add Text Size - Large Medium Small
(Via In-App purchase only) 8.4 08/30/2020 Change sinmce version 8.2
Any new thumbnails created are now more detailed
Event Details - correct aspect ratio of event image
List of Events - correct aspect ratio of thumbnail
Ensure sync / import events is always unlocked
Better formatting of Date/Time when importing events
List of Events - minor layout upgrades
Today Event - If event is days only do not display time
Initialisation of countdown text issues
After positioning Photo text background was not restored 8.3 07/28/2020 Startup performance improvements
Add default picture for importing Astronomy & Public Holidays
Deal with non ACSII ñ character when importing events
Update background slider colour
More robust Syncing of Events
For Days only event to not include time in the Event Date/Time
Details screen - Update toggle boxes background color to light grey 8.2 06/26/2020 Added hardware keyboard shortcuts to main window, Up Arrow, Left Right arrow, Command N, Command D
Default "Tap to set current" setting to Yes when displaying the List of Events if it is not set.
Better Dark mode colors on the Event Details screen
Harmonise In app purchase screen colors
Updated text color button design
iPad support for pointer interaction
Sync Events (without Photos)
Onboarding - ensure events details are defaulted correctly.
Ensure unused event photo deletion deal correctly with no events with no photo 8.1 05/23/2020 Version 8.0
Re-arranged order of icons on main window
Added ability to add new event from main window
Bug fix inApp purchase crash on iOS 12
When importing new cloud events ensure time field is a valid time
When importing new event set as a show days only event unless a time is supplied
Minor updated design for list of cloud events 8.0 04/23/2020 Cleanup old unused event pictures no startup.
Minor details view layout adjustments 7.9 04/01/2020 Bug fix for Timezone issue with Today Extension
Bigger title text that re-sizes as the title gets longer
Magnifying glass bitmaap to dispaly event details
Add missing space in export text 7.8 01/13/2020 Changes since version 7.6
Updated background color for the List of Events header
Bug Fix for export via airdrop if all events are removed
Various bug fixes for reported crashes 7.7 11/20/2019
About Countdown to an Event
The company that develops Countdown to an Event is Philip Bevan. The latest version released by its developer is 10.1.
To install Countdown to an Event on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2026-10-15 and was downloaded 3 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Countdown to an Event as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Countdown to an Event on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the Countdown to an Event is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After Countdown to an Event is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
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Version History
version 10.1
posted on 2026-10-15
Version History Countdown has received a major update, with more ways to personalise your events, improved widgets, and a refreshed experience across iPhone and iPad.
More Personalisation
• Customise your countdowns with outlined and neon text, additional colour options, photo filters, and gradient backgrounds.
• Premium users can choose default styles, colours, and pictures for new events.
Improved Event Management
• Choose event dates using the calendar picker and set times in different time zones.
• Find and select time zones more easily with improved search.
• Enjoy improved event editing and a side-by-side event list and detail view on iPad.
Widgets
• Keep your events close with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets.
• Improved photo display, countdown formatting, and support for event text colours.
Siri, Shortcuts, and Notifications
• Use Siri and Shortcuts to find, show, and create countdowns.
• Schedule weekly reminders for selected days and a preferred time.
iCloud Backups
• Automatically back up your events to iCloud.
• Browse, search, and restore saved backups, with controls for automatic backups and deleting older copies.
• Premium users can also create manual backups and export event data.
A Refined Experience
• Updated layouts, controls, and Dark Mode support.
• Improved event syncing, sharing, and importing.
• More reliable countdown updates, reduced memory use, and numerous fixes.
• Revisit release notes using What’s New in the Help section of the event list’s More Options menu. 10.1 2d ago What's New in Version 10.0
Improved the iPad experience.
The event list and event details screens have been redesigned to work better side by side, with cleaner controls and a more modern layout.
The details screen has cleaner grouped controls.
Improved text readability over photos.
Countdown text now uses an outline effect for better contrast against busy backgrounds.
Improved text colour customisation.
Foreground and outline colours are easier to understand and preview.
Updated the Date picker to use a native modern calendar presentation.
On iPad it appears as a popover, while iPhone uses a compact sheet.
Updated the Time picker so the Time Zone list is hidden by default.
A Time Zone button now reveals the search/table only when needed.
Improved support for iOS 26/27 layout changes.
Fixed several layout issues on iPad and Mac, including overlapping popovers, selected event highlighting, and locked switch controls.
Added iCloud backups for your event list.
Countdown can now automatically keep recent backups of your events, helping protect your event list if the app is deleted, a device is lost, or data needs to be restored.
Added Restore from Backup.
You can browse available backups, check what is inside them, search for event names, and restore your event list when needed.
Added backup device names.
Backups can now show a custom device name, making it easier to tell which iPhone, iPad, or Mac created each backup.
Added new backup options for premium users.
Premium users can manually create a backup and export a backup for safekeeping or transfer.
Improved Settings and Purchase screens on iPad.
These now open in a clearer pop-up style view.
Improved countdown text readability.
Countdown text is easier to read over photos and busy backgrounds.
Improved widget appearance.
Widget photos are clearer, and widget text is easier to read.
Improved text colour customisation.
Choosing foreground and outline colours is now clearer and easier to preview.
Improved support for iPad, iPhone, and Mac layouts.
Several display issues have been fixed, especially on larger screens and in Dark Mode. 10.0 Jul 27 Chnges since version 9.8.1
New iPad split-screen layout for Events: view your event list on the left and event details on the right for a more desktop-style editing experience.
Improved iPad interface polish, including better event detail styling and cleaner full-width list separators.
Fixed an iPad layout issue where In-App Purchase titles and prices could overlap.
Improved syncing reliability after changes introduced by newer iOS updates.
Fixed Today Widget thumbnails for imported Astronomy and Holiday events.
Updated app security settings and general compatibility improvements.
Added an option to keep the screen awake while the app is in use. 9.9 May 30 Update widget text to use the Event Colors for Future & Past Events.
Update Text Colors view for iOS 26.
Ensure for Imported Events of Type Astronomy & Holiday the thumbnail is shown correctly in the Today Widget.
Resolve syncing failure caused by iOS Updates. 9.8 Apr 20 Add the option to have a gradient when a solid background is selected for an event.
Inherit iOS 26 behaviours (Liquid Glass look & feel) 9.7 Feb 7 Bug Fix - Allow Airdropped events to be imported under iOS 18
Bug Fix - Better error description if exporting to calendar fails
Remove Facebook as airdrop target
Increase size of Backgrop thumbnail used in the Countdown Widget 9.6 08/05/2025 iPhone - Add lock screen widget
Remember the current event when deleting a new event 9.5 08/29/2023 Bug Fixes
Correctly display the number of days in the Widget
Correctly display the day of the week when the event is not for the local timezone
Updated Features
Add ago / until text to the Widget
In the Widget, display event date in yellow if it is in the past 9.4 12/16/2022 Bug Fix - Correctly size text when showing Weeks / Months / Years
Bug Fix - Make small size text size slightly larger
Bug Fix - Photo filters should only be available after an in app purchase 9.3 06/10/2022 Bug fix - correctly calculate days when event is for weekdays
Bug Fix - arrow keyboard keys not working under iOS 15
Bug Fix - Pressing up arrow on a keyboard twice stopped done button working in list of events
Updated time selection interface
Apply simple filters to the background photo (In app purchase required)
When changing events better animation between tet size/position 9.2 06/05/2022 Bug fix - correctly calculate days when event is for weekdays
Bug Fix - arrow keyboard keys not working under iOS 15
Bug Fix - Pressing up arrow twice stopped done button working in list of events
Updated time selection interface 9.1 04/04/2022 Added text positioning: Top , Bottom
Use standard color picker when selecting text colors
Added required Ad Tracking when exporting to facebook 9.0 07/25/2021 Added keyboard shortcuts for next / Prev events, display list of events
Bug Fix - On deleting the current event, ensure the new current event is displayed
Bug Fix - Animating the toolbar off the bottom of the screen was not working 8.9 04/10/2021 Big Fix - On installation hide default image and set background colour
Bug Fix - Disable reposition background image menu option if event uses a solid colour
Bug Fix - Restore transaction issues 8.8 12/20/2020 Bug Fix - Date selector was not dispalying the Year/Month & Days header 8.7 12/18/2020 Allow selection of a solid background color
Use iOS 14 menus if available for export & select backgrop menus
Bug Fix - iOS 14 Widget, ensure correct picture is used
Bug Fix - Main window, auto hide toolbar was causing the app to exit 8.6 12/17/2020 Add new iOS 14 widget
iOS 14 - use new Date / Time widgets
Bug Fix - Main window, the positioning of image was being reset in some circumstances
Round No of hours up in list view and on Today Widget 8.5 11/03/2020 If main window is resized on a device (iPad multitasking or rotation) reset image to the default position
Add Text Positioning - Centre, Top Left. Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right
(Via In-App purchase only)
Add Text Size - Large Medium Small
(Via In-App purchase only) 8.4 08/30/2020 Change sinmce version 8.2
Any new thumbnails created are now more detailed
Event Details - correct aspect ratio of event image
List of Events - correct aspect ratio of thumbnail
Ensure sync / import events is always unlocked
Better formatting of Date/Time when importing events
List of Events - minor layout upgrades
Today Event - If event is days only do not display time
Initialisation of countdown text issues
After positioning Photo text background was not restored 8.3 07/28/2020 Startup performance improvements
Add default picture for importing Astronomy & Public Holidays
Deal with non ACSII ñ character when importing events
Update background slider colour
More robust Syncing of Events
For Days only event to not include time in the Event Date/Time
Details screen - Update toggle boxes background color to light grey 8.2 06/26/2020 Added hardware keyboard shortcuts to main window, Up Arrow, Left Right arrow, Command N, Command D
Default "Tap to set current" setting to Yes when displaying the List of Events if it is not set.
Better Dark mode colors on the Event Details screen
Harmonise In app purchase screen colors
Updated text color button design
iPad support for pointer interaction
Sync Events (without Photos)
Onboarding - ensure events details are defaulted correctly.
Ensure unused event photo deletion deal correctly with no events with no photo 8.1 05/23/2020 Version 8.0
Re-arranged order of icons on main window
Added ability to add new event from main window
Bug fix inApp purchase crash on iOS 12
When importing new cloud events ensure time field is a valid time
When importing new event set as a show days only event unless a time is supplied
Minor updated design for list of cloud events 8.0 04/23/2020 Cleanup old unused event pictures no startup.
Minor details view layout adjustments 7.9 04/01/2020 Bug fix for Timezone issue with Today Extension
Bigger title text that re-sizes as the title gets longer
Magnifying glass bitmaap to dispaly event details
Add missing space in export text 7.8 01/13/2020 Changes since version 7.6
Updated background color for the List of Events header
Bug Fix for export via airdrop if all events are removed
Various bug fixes for reported crashes 7.7 11/20/2019
