For holidays, vacations, birthdays and game days

Countdown App for iPhone in the US

Count down to US holidays and the personal dates you care about, with a photo widget, reminders and one shared event for everyone involved.

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Any holiday or personal date

Create a countdown for Thanksgiving, a vacation, graduation, a concert, a game or a family milestone.

iPhone widgets that stay visible

Add the number of days to your Home Screen or Lock Screen and personalize it with your own photo.

Shared plans and reminders

Invite other people and set alerts for reservations, travel, tickets, gifts and other preparation.

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter the event date

    Choose a public event or create your own date for a vacation, birthday, game or celebration.

  2. 2

    Personalize the countdown

    Add a meaningful photo and schedule reminders for the tasks that happen before the date.

  3. 3

    Share and add the widget

    Invite friends or family, then place the countdown on your iPhone for an everyday view.

A countdown that works beyond the holiday calendar

Fixed holiday apps cover public dates, but most anticipation is personal. Outside lets you count down to a flight, a college move-in, a playoff game or a reunion using the same simple format.

The date stays at the center while photos, reminders and sharing make the countdown useful for planning as well as anticipation.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make countdowns for US holidays?

Yes. Choose a holiday or enter any personal date for a vacation, birthday, game, graduation or family event.

Can I put the countdown on my iPhone Lock Screen?

Yes. Outside supports iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for your countdowns.

Can a group share one event countdown?

Yes. Invite friends or family so everyone follows the same event date and countdown.

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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.

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