Count Down

See how many days are left until the events that matter, right in your menu bar.

Download on the Mac App Store
Requires macOS 13.0 or later
Count Down
Trip to Paris 12d
Product Launch 3d 8h
Birthday 45d
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Features

Always visible

Your active countdown lives in the menu bar. Glance up to see how many days are left.

Multiple countdowns

Track as many events as you want. Tap to switch which one shows in the menu bar.

Smart format

Shows days for distant events, hours and minutes as they get closer. Adapts automatically.

Optional time

Add an exact time for same-day countdowns, or just pick a date. Your choice.

Launch at login

Toggle launch at login so Count Down is ready when you are.

Private by design

All data stays on your Mac in UserDefaults. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking.

How it works
1

Install

Download from the Mac App Store. It appears in your menu bar.

2

Add

Click the icon, tap "Add", name your event and pick a date.

3

Wait

The countdown ticks down in your menu bar. When it hits zero, you'll know.

Start your first countdown

Download on the Mac App Store

Frequently asked questions

Is Count Down free?

Count Down is a one-time purchase priced at $1.99 on the Mac App Store. There are no subscriptions and no in-app purchases.

Does Count Down work on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4)?

Yes. Count Down is a native macOS app built with SwiftUI and runs natively on Apple Silicon as well as Intel Macs.

Does Count Down require an account or internet connection?

No. Count Down works fully offline, requires no account, and stores no data on remote servers.

What macOS version do I need to run Count Down?

Count Down requires macOS 13 Ventura or later.

Where does Count Down live on my Mac?

Count Down lives in your menu bar and stays out of your Dock. Click the menu bar icon to use it.