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The only countdown app with Dynamic Island, AI backgrounds, widgets everywhere, and Apple Watch. Free on iOS.

Download DayDrop countdown app on the App Store
16 Languages 6 Widget Families AI Backgrounds Apple Watch
COUNTDOWN APP

Beautiful Countdown Events

Track birthdays, weddings, vacations, holidays, graduations, and any moment that matters. Each event gets a beautiful card with custom colors and photo backgrounds.

Organize with categories, pin your most important events, set up recurring annual dates, and count up from past milestones like anniversaries.

Best countdown app for iPhone 2026 — DayDrop event list with birthday, wedding, and vacation countdowns
AI-POWERED

AI-Generated Backgrounds

Describe your event and get a stunning, one-of-a-kind background created by AI. Beach vacation? Sun-drenched shores. Wedding day? Elegant florals.

No stock photos. No searching. Just type and watch the magic happen. Works in all 11 supported languages.

AI-generated wedding countdown background — DayDrop creates unique photos for every event
WIDGETS

Widgets Everywhere

Six widget families designed to feel native to iOS. Home Screen widgets in Small, Medium, and Large sizes. Lock Screen widgets with circular gauges and inline text. StandBy mode for your nightstand. Apple Watch complications for every watch face.

Every widget updates automatically. Pin your most important event and it follows you everywhere.

Countdown widget for iPhone home screen and lock screen — DayDrop widget families in small, medium, and large sizes
NEW IN 1.2

Import Birthdays from Contacts

Tap + and import birthdays directly from your iPhone Contacts. DayDrop creates recurring countdown events for each birthday automatically — no typing required.

Duplicates are detected so you never import the same birthday twice. Each imported birthday gets a beautiful gradient background.

Import birthdays from iPhone contacts into countdown app — DayDrop automatic birthday reminders

And the rest

Built on SwiftUI, WidgetKit, ActivityKit, and SwiftData.

Dynamic Island

Live Activities

Days, hours, minutes in your Dynamic Island. Glanceable without unlocking.

Social

Share Cards

Tap to create a countdown card. Share to Instagram, iMessage, or wherever.

Alerts

Notifications

Reminders at 30, 14, 7, and 3 days. Plus day-of alerts and badge countdown on the app icon.

Watch

Apple Watch

Full app on your wrist. Complications for any watch face. Synced over iCloud.

Sync

iCloud

Create on iPhone, see on Watch. Your events stay in sync across devices.

Milestones

Celebrations

Confetti when the countdown hits zero. Milestone badges as you get closer.

Available in 16 Languages

DayDrop speaks your language. Every screen, widget, notification, and the entire interface — fully localized.

English Espanol Portugues Francais Deutsch 日本語 한국어 中文 Italiano Nederlands हिन्दी

Simple Pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you want more.

Free

$0
  • Unlimited countdowns
  • Small & Medium widgets
  • Photo library backgrounds
  • Day-of notifications
  • Import birthdays

Lifetime

$24.99 once
  • Everything in Annual
  • Pay once, keep forever
  • All future updates
  • Support indie dev

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best countdown app for iPhone?

DayDrop is the most feature-rich countdown app for iPhone in 2026. It's the only countdown app with Dynamic Island Live Activities, AI-generated backgrounds, 6 widget families, Apple Watch support, and 16 languages.

Does DayDrop have widgets?

Yes — 6 widget families. Small, Medium, and Large Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets (circular gauge, rectangular detail, inline text), StandBy mode, and Apple Watch complications. All update automatically.

Does it work with Dynamic Island?

Yes. Start a Live Activity for any event and see days, hours, and minutes counting down in your Dynamic Island — no need to unlock your phone. This is a Premium feature.

Can I import birthdays from Contacts?

Yes. Tap +, select "Import Birthdays", and DayDrop creates recurring countdown events for each contact with a birthday. Duplicates are detected automatically.

What languages are supported?

16 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Italian, Dutch, Hindi, Arabic, Russian, Swedish, and Turkish. Everything is translated — interface, widgets, and notifications.

Is DayDrop free?

Yes. Free with unlimited countdowns, basic widgets, and photo backgrounds. Premium adds AI backgrounds, Live Activities, all widget styles, share cards, and iCloud sync — $12.99/year or $24.99 lifetime.

Your moments deserve a countdown.

Free on the App Store. No account needed. Set up your first countdown in 30 seconds.

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Requires iOS 18.0 or later. Works on iPhone and Apple Watch.