Countdowns

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.

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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

FreePremium
CountersUp to 10Unlimited
RemindersUp to 10Unlimited

If Premium ends, nothing is deleted: your counters keep running, you just cannot add new ones beyond the free limit. → Pricing

Frequently asked questions

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.

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