When a big and hugely enjoyable event such as Christmas is around the corner, counting down to the big day is almost as much fun as the day itself. Counting down creates a sense of anticipation and excitement that keeps you going until the big day itself arrives.
There are a wide variety of physical products and virtual apps designed to help you to count down to any event. Of course, the classic example of a countdown calendar is an Advent Calendar, and there are dozens of different kinds on the market.
Now that everything is going mobile however, there is also a good selection of countdown apps out there. Many of these help you set up different events that you can count down to separately to ensure that you don't miss anything, whether it's a birthday, big concert, sporting event or any other event or personal milestone.
Whether you're counting down to the most important event of your life or something irreverent, there's either a physical product, DIY solution or mobile app out there for that!
47 Examples of Countdown Innovations
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Alcoholic Countdown Calendars
The Whisky Advent Calendar Will Make December Days More Bearable
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Alcoholic Advent Calendars
The Ginvent Calendar Counts Down to Christmas With Drinks
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Numerically Enveloped Presents
Typography Wrapping Paper is for all 12 Days of Christmas
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Mod Christmas Countdowns
This Modern Advent Calendar Features Graphic Design Instead of Chocolate
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DIY Alcoholic Countdown Calendars
Beer Can Advent Calendars can be Accomplished in One Afternoon
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Event-Tracking Time Pieces
The Countdown Clock Tracks The Time and Life-Changing Moments
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Pop-Up Calendars
Project Each Day With Johann Volkmer's Faltjahr 2010
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Festive Manicure Calendars
The Ciaté 'Mini Mani' Set is the Dream Holiday Cosmetic Set
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Thanksgiving Countdown Cards
LeAnne Ballard Provides the Perfect Way to Celebrate Being Thankful
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Epic Countdown Apps
The Final Countdown App Adds Excitement and Anticipation To Your Calendar
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Apocalyptic Countdown Clocks
Prepare for the Possible End with the Mayan Countdown Clock
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Beauty Product Advent Calendars
The Benefit Countdown to Love Edition is Made for Fashionistas
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3D Advent Calendars
This DIY Advent Calendar Will Get You ExcitedAabout Christmas
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Pregnancy Countdown Posters
Andrea Arch Compares Growing Size of Unborn Babies to Fruits & Veggies
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DIY Advent Calendars
This Easy to Make Craft Makes Counting Down to Christmas More Beautiful
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Branchy Christmas Countdown Decor
The Starry Trees Advent Calendar is Hip and Modern
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Tech-Made Chocolate Countdowns
The Moving Brands 3D Advent Calendar is Deliciously Intricate
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Pregnancy Countdown Chalkboards
This Chalkboard Ensures You Don't Miss a Moment
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Fabric Countdown Chains
Michelle Penrod of Evelynkate Creates a Fun Reusable Product for Children
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Snapping Chocolate Christmas Countdowns
The Kit Kat Advent Calendar is Made Up of 24 Fingers
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Pregnancy Countdown T-Shirts
This DIY Project is Perfect for Maternity Photoshoots
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Hi-Tech Countdown Tacks
The Memo Note Timer Pins Light Up to Get People's Attention
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Tea Advent Calendars
Karen Gardiner of ArtfulTea Creates a Healthy Alternative to Chocolates
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Sports Countdown Sites
Carlsberg Counts Down with Fans Who Are Wondering: Is It BPL Yet?
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Countdown Utensil Attachments
The Timer Cap Can Keep Track of the Duration of Your Exam
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Extinction-Simulating Calendars
The 'Sanctuary Reverse Calendar' Counts Down Impending Doom
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Countdown Containers
Min Seong Kim's Time Clock Lessens Waste and Keeps Your Fridge Clean
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Fruit Crop Countdown Charts
The Fruit Infographic Shows the Best Seasons to Choose Fruits
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Musical Countdown Apps
The Humming Timing App Uses Your Music Library to Track Time
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Multi-Tasking Clock Radios
Pure Sensia WiFi Radio Keeps You Connected While You Sleep
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Vacation Countdown Widgets
This Handy Widget Can Be Easily Added To Websites and Blogs
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Apocalyptic Board Games
Environmentally Depressing 'X Monopoly' Has Doomsday Countdown
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Death-Tracking Timepieces
The Tikker Watch Tells You the Time and How Long You Have to Live
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Tea Time Advent Calendars
The Andaz Hotel x Eyal Burstein Countdown Involves Decadent Desserts
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Doomsday Countdown Devices
This Minecraft Clock Ticks Down to the End of Days
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Politically Correct Countdowns
The All Inclusive Holiday Calenders Celebrates All Faiths
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Presidential Inauguration Countdowns
The Obama Advent Calendar
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Customizable Countdown Apps
The Dreamdays Mobile App Helps You Count Down to Big Events
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Movie Countdown Mashups
This Mashup from Supercut Videos Uses Movie Clips to Count Down from 50
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Countdown Medicine Timers
Timesulin Lets Diabetics Know When to Reboot
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Age-Tracking Gadgets
The Life Clock Counts Years, Not Minutes
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Armageddon Countdown Indicators
Artist Tom Schofield Created a Real-Time Doomsday Clock
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Matrimony Awaiting Calendars
Etsy's Wedding Countdown Blocks Mark The Days Before You Say I Do
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Calendrical Countdown Stationery
The Hello Weekend Pencils Collection Anticipates the Week's End
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Christmas Countdown Magnets
This 25 Day Advent Calendar is Helps You Count Down to the Occasion
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Digital Celeb Advent Calendars
Love Magazine's Digital Advent Calendar Features a Celeb a Day
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Military Countdown Blocks
Katie Talbo Provides a Great Way to Anticipate Return of Beloved Soldier
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Anniversary-Celebrating Calendars
Sanrio Introduces a New Collection of 2024 Calendar Downloads
Minimalistic Productivity Timers
Minute Timer Uses Music to Induce Relaxation and Focus
Energy Drink Advent Calendars
The NOCCO Advent Calendar Offers Energy for the Holiday Season
Luxury Beauty Advent Calendars
Clear Your Shelf for Cult Beauty's 2024 Advent Calendar
Exact Age Calculators
The Age Calculator Tells You Your Exact Age to the Day
High-Value Advent Calendars
The Makeup Revolution 2024 Beauty Advent Calendar is Available Now
Tracking Time Management Tools
Bubble Time Builds Focus by Using Timers and Visual Bubbles
Chronological Age Calculators
This Novelty Tool Offers a Precise Breakdown of Your Lifespan
Employee Mental Health Apps
PausePoint Offers Features That Will Increase Productivity
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Iconic Spy Advent Calendars
This James Bond 2024 Advent Calendar is a Luxurious Limited-Time Gift
Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks
The Conceptual CUBB Alarm Clock Has an Eye-Catching Form
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Reimagined Time Management Apps
The Kyugo App is a Visual Solution to the Mundane Calendar
Deep Focus Desktop Displays
The Conceptual 'SINK' Tabletop Stopwatch is Smartphone-Powered
Soda Advent Calendars
Jones Soda's 2024 Advent Calendar is Creative and Exciting
Refillable Advent Calendars
Lush's Advent Calendar Refill Replenishes Seasonal Surprises
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Score-Tracking Esports Applications
The Esports World Cup Now Has a Mobile App for Attendees
Anti-Scrolling Step Apps
Saucony's Marathumb Challenge Gets Participants Taking More Steps
Aromatic Cosmetic Advent Calendars
Molton Brown Christmas Advent Calendar Has 24 Surprises
Comprehensive Health Apps
Fitness Calculator Offers Instant Insights with Versatile Features
Simple Time Management Apps
Cubicle Uses the Pomodoro Technique to Help You Stay Focused
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
Back-to-School Countdown Kits
Post-it and Scotch Brands Partner with Actress JoAnna Garcia Swisher
Mindful Advent Calendars
The PLAYin CHOC Advent Calendars Have Low-Sugar Chocolate and More
Inclusive Health Apps
Diet Pulse is a Fitness Tool at the Intersection of Tech and Health
Jewelry-Packed Advent Calendars
Astrid & Miyu Advent Calendars Come in Several Options
Dark Chocolate Advent Calendars
The Cox&Co Advent Calendar is Plastic Packaging-Free
AI Baby Tracking Apps
Baby Records Helps First-Time Parents Navigate Stress and Milestones
Seasonal Sour Countdown Calendars
Warheads Countdown Calendar is Packed with Sour Popping Candy
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Re-Imagined Time Management Tools
JotDay Uses Data From Other Apps to Offer an Intuitive Overview
Inaugural Candy Brand Calendars
The Chupa Chups Advent Calendar Has Lollipops, Gum and More
Intuitive Time Trackers
Time Tracker Provides Real-Time Insights into How Time is Allocated
Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features
Google School Time Limits Features During Class
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Minimalist Time-Management Apps
Arcrush Takes a Simpler Approach to Day Planning
Consolidated Family Organizers
Jam Offers To-do Lists, Calendars, and More, All in One Place
Screen Time Reduction Apps
BePresent Gamifies Limiting Phone Usage with Daily Challenges
Personalized Christmas Books
Manimal Tales Launches an Exciting Advent Calendar-Style Book
Smart Personal Assistants
24me X Uses AI to Help Users Sort Their Days
Regional Eclipse Guidance Apps
The Eclipse App Was Created with the Planetary Society and Bill Nye
Espresso Capsule Advent Calendars
Zavida's Coffee Advent Calendar Elevates Holiday Excitement
Distraction-Blocking Apps
The 'FlowBuddy' App Helps Users Cut Down on Screen Time
Digitized Life Goal Apps
Buckit Breaks Down Life Aspirations Into Achievable Goals
Inspiring Productivity Apps
Every Day Matters with Timeline - 17 and Its Unique Features
Color-Learning Card Games
The Color Countdown is Designed by Students at The Piggott School
Motivational Push-Up Apps
Pushup Quest Makes Push-Ups More Engaging
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
Integrated Daily Step Counters
Steps Daily Keeps Health On Track Without Draining Phone Battery
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Mass Attendee Counters
People Counter is an App That Simplifies the Logistics at Crowd Management
Family Organization Apps
Rejoy Merges Calendars, Lists, meal Planners, and More in One Place
Pressure-Free To-Do Apps
Twodos Features Two Lists: Things to Do Now, and Things to Do Later
Hydration Tracking Tools
Water Watch Simplifies Tracking Daily Water Intake with Bottle Units
Holistic Habit-Tracking Apps
Polar Habits Eliminates 'Streaks' So Users Can See the Bigger Picture
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
Holistic Wellness Habit Trackers
CompleteDay Let's Users Sync Their Health Goals and Habits
Mental Wellness Apps
'Pause' Lets You Take a Moment to Regain Control Over Your Emotions
Routine Planning Apps
HabitNow Helps Users Embrace a More Structured Schedule
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
Data-Backed Productivity Apps
Time Zenith is a Tool for Different Types of Procrastination
Handy Roadtrip Weather Apps
The 'Wayther' App Helps Travelers Take Weather into Account
Self Care Planners
The 2024 Self Care Planner Helps People Prioritize Self Care
Organizational Reminder Apps
The Todo Reminder App Enhances Productivity With a Few Simple Steps
Supportive Sobriety Apps
'Sober' Guides Individuals on Their Sobriety Journey
Web-Based Word Game Celebrations
New York Times Games Honors Its1,000th Wordle Puzzle
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
Public Holiday Work Apps
The Public Holidays Slack App Keeps Employees Connected
Task Management Tools
Task Track Manages Overwhelm by Breaking Down Tasks into Smaller Goals
Time-Lapse Content Apps
Timelapse Provides a Unique Approach to Recording Engaging Content
Minimalist Intregrated Day Planners
DayPiece is a Simple Daily Planner
Minimalist Productivity Apps
Moye Takes the Bells and Whistles Out of Productivity Apps
Digital Distraction Barriers
WallHabit Will Block Digital Distraction and Promote Focus
Balancing Burnout Calendars
Tjime Burnout Calendar Helps You Thrive Personally and Professionally
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Distraction-Limiting Apps
Shrewd Observer Helps You Live a More Disciplined Lifestyle
Daily Activity-Tracking Apps
Heydai Offers a Visual Timeline to Support Activity Tracking
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Spirit-Filled Advent Calendars
Craft Gin Club Craft Gin Advent Calendars are Festive and Fun
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Seasonal Cooking Aid Apps
Seasnal Helps Reduce Food Waste and Inspire Creativity
Comprehensive Festival Apps
Festivawl Consolidates Info for the Festivals You Attend in One Place
Tablet-Friendly Calculator Tools
Apple Develops a New Calculator App for the iPad
Habit-Tracking Apps
BeeBetter Helps Establish Routine and Cultivate Healthy Habits
Text-To-Calendar Tools
Text to Calendar Transforms Highlighted Text into Calendar Events
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Task Management Simplifiers
TodoPal Helps People Stay One Step Ahead of the Curve
Habit-Tracking Apps
Dallies Lets Users Log Daily Tasks and Track Progress and Earn Coins
Lottery-Inspired Alarm Clocks
Ho Hyun LIM Designs the Fortune Clock with Dynamics
In-Browser Time Management
Day Progress Shows You Your Time Remaining in Your Menu Bar
Daily History Reminders
Today in History Offers a Fascinating Glimpse into Past Historical Events
Interactive Number Estimation Games
Tap Up or Down to Estimate Various Numbers with Hunch Punch
Simple Calendar Summary Tools
The Free Calendar Dashboard Can Summarize Your Week in Minutes
Digital To-Do Lists
Listbox Helps Users Set Reoccurring or One-Off Tasks
Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps
Lovecation Moments is the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Motivational Goal-Tracking Apps
Disciplined Helps Users Track Their Progress and Stay Motivated
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Intuitive Cycle Tracking Apps
LadyLog Helps People Track Their Menstruation Cycles
Digitized Gift Lists
Wishr Features a Straightforward Interface for Seamless Gift Management
Digital Wishlist Organizers
My Wish Vault Houses Wishlists in One Place
Community-Based Eclipse Apps
The Eclipse App Helped People Better Witness the 2024 Eclipse
Comprehensive Healthcare Apps
'Kalory' Makes Calorie Tracking and Health Management Easier
Multi-Use Timer Apps
Chirp Timer Enables Users to Create Multiple Alerts Within Any Given Timer
Sleep Schedule Optimization
Sleep Calculator Helps You Discover Your Ideal Bedtime & Wake-Up Time
Distraction-Free Alarm Clock Concepts
Ahmed Rashad Designs the Sleek Wireless Clock Chargers
Home Inventory Management Solution
'Bring Order to Chaos' Keeps Track of Your Belongings
In-Calendar Meeting Reminders
'Meeting Reminders' Pings Missing Members to Ensure Punctuality
Social-Based Pregnancy Tools
Peanut Introduces New Pregnancy Tracking Features for its Social Site
Connective Time Zone Apps
Clockwise Helps You Stay In Sync Across The Globe
Dream-Achieving Management Apps
DreamStore Offers Tangible Steps to Work Toward Your Goals
Weekly Goal Setting Apps
Friday Win Encourages Users to Set New Goals Every Monday
Efficiency-Focused Daily Planners
LifeLog Tracks How You Feel During Daily Tasks
Calendar Organizational Tools
TidyCal is a Solution for Any Business Professional
Integrated Notes Apps
Craftnote Combines Note-Taking with Calendar Management
Personalized Notification Tools
Good Vibes Notifications Offers a Daily Dose of Information
Productivity-Enhancing Apps
FlowFinitee Provides Valuable Insights to Increase Your Productivity
Shift Management Tools
Punchclock Offers Seamless Synchronization of Shift Schedules
Reminding Calendar Personalizations
ReminderCal 4 Let's Users Sync Reminders to Calendar
Personalized Lifelong Digital Journals
Now and When is a Digital Journal That Moves Through Life
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
Important Sharing Apps
The FinhApp Let's You Share Wills or Messages with Loved Ones
Engaging Productivity Timers
The 15 Minute Timer Helps in Achieving Better Work-Life Balance
Instant Summarization Apps
SaveDay Empowers Users to Engage Deeply with Content
Unconventional Daily Calendars
With Calendiary, Users are Encouraged to Share Their Personal Story
Adorable Goal-Setting Apps
CanGoal Keeps Users Engaged With Cute Characters
Refreshing Productivity Apps
With Tres Cosas, Users Focus on Three Main Tasks a Day
Comprehensive Study Solutions
InClass Keeps a Student's Assignments and Reminders in One Place
Motivational Sunday Trackers
The Last Sunday Visualizes How Many Sundays Are Left in the Year
Pregnancy Due Date Calculators
This Tool Helps Expecting Parents Track Their Pregnancy
Weekly Activity Widgets
Weektivity Simplifies Activity Management on User's Home Screens