The countdown app for iPhone
Create beautiful countdowns, plan events with friends, and add widgets to your home screen. Trusted by 300,000+ people to track the moments that matter.
Outside is a free countdown app for iPhone that lets you create beautiful countdown widgets for your home screen and lock screen. With 300,000+ downloads and a 4.8-star rating on the App Store, Outside includes shared countdowns, smart reminders, calendar sync, and Live Activities on the Dynamic Island. Available on iOS 16 and later.
How it works
Set up your first countdown in under two minutes. No account required to get started.
Create a countdown
Pick any date, add a photo, and give it a name. Track holidays, vacations, birthdays, concerts, or anything you look forward to.
Add a widget
Place a countdown widget on your home screen or lock screen. See exactly how many days remain every time you pick up your phone.
Share with friends
Send a link to friends and family so everyone counts down together. Use the group chat to plan and build excitement.
Everything you need to count down
Outside is the most complete countdown app on the App Store. Widgets, reminders, calendar sync, shared countdowns, and more — all free.
Home Screen Widgets
Beautiful countdown widgets that sit right on your home screen. Choose from small, medium, and large sizes to match your layout.
Lock Screen Widgets
See your countdown at a glance without unlocking your phone. Available on iOS 16 and later.
Live Activities
Real-time countdown updates on your Dynamic Island and lock screen. Watch the seconds tick away.
Shared Countdowns
Invite friends and family to count down together. Everyone sees the same countdown on their own phone.
Smart Reminders
Set custom reminders for any event. Get notified a week before, a day before, or at the exact moment.
Calendar Sync
Sync your countdowns with Apple Calendar so every event appears alongside your schedule.
300k+
Downloads on the App Store
4.8 ★
Average rating from 2,100+ reviews
Free
Unlimited countdowns and widgets
Rated one of the best countdown apps for iPhone. Outside works on iOS 16 and later with support for home screen widgets, lock screen widgets, Live Activities, and the Dynamic Island.
Popular countdowns
Start with a popular countdown or create your own to any date.
Start counting down today
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