# How do I count down the days to a date on my iPhone?

> Add a counter in What Day Is It?: give it a name and a date, and it shows how many days are left. Counters also count up from a date, such as your smoke-free days, and the free version holds up to 10 of them.

Source: https://whatdayisitapp.com/countdown/ · Updated: 2026-11-04 · What Day Is It?

## Countdown or count-up

- **Countdown:** days until a date. Examples: “Until New Year · 62 days”, “Trip to Lisbon · 23 days”.
- **Count-up:** days since a date. For a smoke-free counter the app also shows how many cigarettes you have not smoked.
- **Goals:** give a counter a target and see your progress.

The year counter shows how much of the year is behind you (“83% of the year is behind you”).

## Simple reminders

In the same screen, set repeating reminders such as “Drink water, 6 times a day, 9 AM–9 PM” or “Medicine, 9 AM and 9 PM”. Switch them on and off with one tap.

## Widget

Add the What Day Is It? widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to see today’s special day at a glance. With Premium the widget takes on the colors of the day’s card.

## Limits

| | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Counters | Up to 10 | Unlimited |
| Reminders | Up to 10 | Unlimited |

If Premium ends, nothing is deleted: your counters keep running, you just cannot add new ones beyond the free limit. → [Pricing](https://whatdayisitapp.com/pricing/)

## FAQ

### Is the countdown free?

Yes. You can keep up to 10 counters and 10 reminders for free. Premium removes the limits.

### Can I count up instead of down?

Yes. A count-up counter shows the days since a date, for example a smoke-free streak or a relationship anniversary.

### Is there a countdown widget?

The app has Home Screen (small and medium) and Lock Screen widgets that show today’s special day.

### What happens to my counters if I stop Premium?

Nothing is deleted. Existing counters keep working; you just cannot add more than the free limit.