Lock Screen Countdown Widget for iPhone
See how many days remain until your next event every time you glance at your phone. No tapping, no unlocking. Just pick up and see your countdown.
Make room for the people you look forward to
Trips with friends, a reunion with your partner, or a birthday with family. Start with a date that means something to you.
Our weekend away
24days
Friends
One date for the whole group to look forward to.
Plan a trip countdown
Concert night
12days
Friends
Keep the next night out in sight between plans.
Plan a concert countdown
Back together
11days
Couples
Count down to the next visit, wherever you are.
Count down to a reunion
Our anniversary
38days
Partners
Give your next milestone a place on your phone.
Plan an anniversary countdown
Christmas together
46days
Family
Let everyone count down to time together.
Find your next holiday
Birthday weekend
7days
Family
A little daily reminder of the celebration ahead.
Plan a birthday countdownIllustrative countdowns and layouts; these are not app screenshots.
Create, share and join countdowns for free. Each person can add a Home Screen, Lock Screen or StandBy widget. Sharing needs a free account. Personal camera-roll photos, custom reminders, calendar sync and premium styles are optional Outside Pro extras.
The fastest way to check your countdown
Your lock screen is the first thing you see dozens of times a day. Put your countdown right there so anticipation builds every time you pick up your phone.
Always Visible
Your countdown is the first thing you see every time you pick up your phone. No unlocking required.
Below the Clock
Sits neatly in the widget area below your lock screen clock, right where you naturally look.
Shared Dates
Share your countdown with a free account, then add the date to your own Lock Screen.
Days at a Glance
Check the days remaining from your Lock Screen. iOS manages when widgets refresh.
Multiple Formats
Show days remaining, a date, or a circular progress ring depending on your preference.
Matches Your Style
The widget adapts to your lock screen wallpaper with a clean, readable design.
How to add a Lock Screen countdown widget
A 28-second illustrated guide using existing app imagery. Silent, with the steps written below.
- Create your event and choose its date in Outside first.
- Touch and hold the Lock Screen. Tap Customize, choose Lock Screen, then Add Widgets.
- Find Outside and add a countdown widget. Remove another widget if there is no space.
- Tap the widget while editing to configure it, then close the picker and tap Done.
Countdowns, sharing and widgets are free. Sharing needs a free account. Camera-roll photos and custom reminders require Outside Pro.
How to add a countdown to your lock screen
Create a countdown
Open the Outside app and tap + to create a new countdown. Pick your event and set the date.
Customize your lock screen
Long-press your lock screen, tap Customize, and select your lock screen to edit.
Add the widget
Tap the widget area below the clock, search for Outside, and choose the countdown widget.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add a countdown widget to my lock screen?
Open the Outside app and create a countdown. Then long-press your lock screen, tap Customize, select the lock screen, and tap the widget area below the clock. Search for Outside and add the countdown widget.
Can I have multiple countdowns on my lock screen?
You can add multiple Outside widgets to the lock screen widget area. The number of widgets depends on the available space, typically up to four small widgets or two larger ones.
Is the lock screen countdown widget free?
Yes. The lock screen countdown widget is completely free. Download Outside from the App Store, create a countdown, and add the widget to your lock screen at no cost.
Does the lock screen widget drain my battery?
iOS manages widget refreshes to balance updates and battery use. Your battery usage depends on your device and settings.
Your countdown, always visible
Create a countdown and add it to your Lock Screen. Free to download. Start without an account; create a free one later to save across devices and share.
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