Turn the wait into part of the trip
Trip Countdown App & Travel Planner
Create a trip countdown that shows exactly how long remains until departure, then connect it to the reminders and people that make the holiday happen.
Start your trip countdownA countdown you can see
Keep the departure date on your iPhone Home Screen or Lock Screen with a photo that makes the trip feel close.
Travel reminders in context
Schedule passport checks, payment deadlines, check-in and packing reminders around the same trip date.
Built for group trips
Share the countdown with your travel group so everyone follows one plan instead of asking how many days are left.
How it works
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Set the departure date
Use the moment the trip starts: your flight, train, road-trip departure or first day away.
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Choose a trip photo
Use the destination, hotel or group photo as the countdown background so the widget feels personal.
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Add planning reminders
Work backwards from departure for bookings, documents, check-in, packing and transport.
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Share it with the group
Invite fellow travellers and give everyone the same visible countdown and trip milestone.
Use one date as the centre of the plan
Travel planning gets scattered quickly: confirmation emails, group chats, notes and calendar entries all hold different pieces. A trip countdown gives those details a clear centre by keeping the departure date visible.
The countdown is deliberately simple. It answers the question everyone asks while reminders handle the jobs that need to happen before the number reaches zero.
Keep anticipation and logistics together
A destination photo makes the wait enjoyable, while practical reminders reduce last-minute stress. You can set an early passport reminder, a check-in alert close to departure and a final packing prompt without building a complicated project plan.
For shared travel, invite the group early. People can join the same event and keep the date easy to find, whether the trip is a weekend away, a family holiday or a long-planned reunion.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create a countdown for a trip?
Choose your departure date in Outside, name the trip, add a photo and set reminders. You can then add the countdown to your iPhone Home Screen or Lock Screen.
Can I share a vacation countdown with friends?
Yes. Invite the people travelling with you so everyone follows the same departure date and keeps the plan in one shared place.
What reminders should I add before travelling?
Useful reminders include booking deadlines, passport checks, online check-in, packing, transport to the airport and any activity reservations.
Does the countdown work for weekends and road trips?
Yes. The date can be a flight, train, road-trip departure, festival weekend, staycation or any other travel milestone you choose.
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Make the wait feel shared
Create your countdown, add the people who matter, and keep the next milestone visible every day.
Start your trip countdown