Home Screen Countdown Widget for iPhone
Beautiful countdown widgets with your own photos, multiple sizes, and fully customizable styling. Turn your home screen into a daily reminder of what you are looking forward to.
Make your home screen personal
Your home screen is where you spend most of your time. Outside gives you the tools to make every countdown feel special.
Multiple Widget Sizes
Choose from small, medium, and large widgets. Fit your countdown anywhere on your home screen.
Custom Photos
Use your own photos from your camera roll or pick from a curated collection of backgrounds.
Personalized Styling
Customize colors, fonts, and layouts to match your home screen aesthetic perfectly.
Large Widget View
The large widget shows your countdown with a beautiful full photo and detailed date information.
Photo Calendar
Take photos with friends that appear directly on your countdown widget as memories build.
StandBy Support
Your countdown looks great in StandBy mode when you charge your iPhone sideways.
Choose your widget size
Small
A compact widget that shows the event name and days remaining. Fits in a 2x2 grid space.
Best for: Quick glance at a single countdown.
Medium
A wider widget with room for your photo, event name, and a clear countdown display.
Best for: A balanced view with photo and countdown details.
Large
The full-size widget with a stunning photo background, event details, and countdown timer.
Best for: Making your countdown the centerpiece of your home screen.
Add a countdown widget to your home screen
Download Outside
Get the free app from the App Store.
Create a countdown
Pick your event, choose a photo, and set the date.
Long-press home screen
Tap the + button in the top corner to add a widget.
Choose your size
Search for Outside, pick small, medium, or large, and tap Add Widget.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes are available for home screen countdown widgets?
Outside offers small (2x2), medium (4x2), and large (4x4) countdown widgets for your iPhone home screen. Each size displays your countdown with a different level of detail.
Can I add a custom photo to my countdown widget?
Yes. You can use any photo from your camera roll as the widget background. You can also choose from a curated collection of images. The photo will display beautifully with your countdown overlay.
How many countdown widgets can I add to my home screen?
There is no limit. You can add as many Outside countdown widgets as you like, in any combination of sizes. Each widget can show a different countdown.
Can I customize the look of my countdown widget?
Yes. You can customize the background photo, colors, and layout of your widget. Outside offers several widget styles so you can match your home screen aesthetic.
Is the home screen countdown widget free?
Yes. Home screen countdown widgets are free to use. Download Outside, create a countdown, and add widgets to your home screen at no cost. Some additional widget styles are available with a premium subscription.
Does the widget work with StandBy mode?
Yes. When you place your iPhone on its side while charging, your countdown widget appears in StandBy mode. It looks great as a desk or nightstand countdown display.
Make your home screen count
Turn your iPhone home screen into a daily reminder of what you are looking forward to. Free to download, beautiful to customize.
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