Is there a free countdown to date app?

Yes. Event Countdown is free on iPhone, iPad and Android with unlimited countdowns, live counting to the second, a free Home Screen widget and shareable countdown videos. No account, no time limit, counting down since 2015.

What free actually includes

Free tiers vary wildly, so here is exactly what Event Countdown's includes:

Unlimited countdowns. Add every birthday, holiday, exam and trip; there is no cap.
Live countdowns to the second on each event's own screen.
A free Home Screen widget showing your next event.
Countdown videos you can share to any chat or story.
No account needed. Download and start counting; sign up only if you want cloud sync.

That is the everyday core of the app, free for as long as you like.

What paying adds

Premium adds the full widget collection, Live Activities, detailed alerts, calendars to organise events, Calendar View, repeat events, cloud sync and an ad-free experience. There is also a 24 hour unlock: watch a short video and try Premium features without paying at all.

Start with a date

Add your first countdown in under a minute: how many days until Christmas is a popular place to start, or see Your first countdown for the ten second version.