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Use it to count down to a big event, to mark the end of something less fun, or to keep track of work deadlines (weekend exclusion is now possible!) - it's a super fun way to stay on top of things!\n\nCOUNT UP\nCreate a count-up widget to mark a significant moment in time and track the duration since it occurred.\n\nCREATE A PERSONALIZED COUNTDOWN WIDGET\nCreate a Widget with your custom design in a matter of seconds.\nYou can choose from 11 Countdown styles (we are already working on more) and make them your own by adding your personal touch:\n\n- Change background colors.\n- Use photos from your phone Photo Library or from our preset gallery.\n- Choose from a curated list of fonts that go well with each specific style.\n- Each Widget you make will automatically be available in small or medium sizes.\n- Change the design anytime later.\n\nWE WOULD LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK\nAs a small team, we are excited to have our first app on the App Store. We value your feedback and would love to hear from you if you have any questions, suggestions, or anything else you think we should know. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us at - hi@taptics.co.\n\nNote:\nThe Free version of the app includes one countdown widget with the basic design.","facts":{"developer_id":1512213514,"developer_url":null,"first_released":"2020-10-23T07:00:00Z","support_url":null,"privacy_url":null,"website_url":null,"app_version":"1.23.7","release_notes":"- Choose what happens when you tap a Home Screen widget. 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