Worth it?
Is CannotWait worth it?
Short answer: yes, if you are on iPhone and want a countdown on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. It is free with no in-app purchases listed, so the only cost is the space on your screen.
Weighed on the features described in the App Store listing and on cannotwait.neoxapps.de, read on 2026-10-03. We do not quote ratings: there are only a couple in the US store.
What you get
Countdowns and day-since counters with a breakdown to seconds, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Siri, Shortcuts and Spotlight, photo memories for past events, sharing and your own colours and backgrounds.
Who gets the most from it
People who want one or a few important dates always visible, iPhone users who talk to Siri, and anyone who likes seeing photos from an anniversary next to the count.
When to look elsewhere
If you track dozens of events with categories, streaks and reminders, DayCount is built for that. For a quit-a-habit counter, Days Since. On Android, CannotWait is not an option. Compare them in our best days since and countdown apps.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Free? | Yes, no in-app purchases listed |
| Account needed? | None mentioned by the developer |
| Android? | No |
| Ukrainian? | No, eight other languages |
| Best for | Countdowns to trips, birthdays and deadlines, days since an anniversary |
Frequently asked questions
Is CannotWait worth downloading?
For a free countdown with widgets and Siri on iPhone, yes. It has been maintained by its developer since 2020.
Does CannotWait have ads?
The developer does not mention ads, and the App Store lists no in-app purchases. Check the store page for the current details.