The vacation countdown app
for your next trip.
Soon turns the wait into the best part — with a live countdown clock, a home screen countdown widget, a smart prep checklist, and everything you need to go. Free for iPhone & Android.
A vacation countdown clock you can’t miss
Your vacation countdown timer ticks down live — days, hours, minutes and seconds to departure. Pin the best free vacation countdown widget to your home screen so your trip is always in view.
One app, the whole journey
Book a flight
Live fares and a deep link to Kiwi.
Custom to-do list
Add your own tasks alongside the built-in milestones.
Book a hotel
Hands off to Booking.com.
Rent a car
Compare and reserve a rental for your trip.
Travel insurance
Compare plans side by side.
Phone data abroad
Choose an eSIM package before you land.
Tours & activities
Book tours and activities at your destination.
Cool attractions
Find things worth seeing nearby.
Visa checker
See if you need a visa, interactively.
Tell your boss
Generates a message you can send.
Destination weather
Current conditions plus a 16-day forecast, in a calendar view.
How-to guides
Short video walkthroughs, like offline maps.
Milestones, not a to-do pile
As your trip gets closer, the right tasks unlock — guiding you from booked to boarding.
1 Month Away
Almost There
ROW
Tomorrow
A trip card worth
sharing
Turn your countdown into a beautiful card and send it to whoever’s coming with you — or just to make your group chat a little jealous.
Vacation countdown app, answered
Is there a free vacation countdown app?
Yes — Soon is a completely free vacation countdown app for iPhone and Android. The live countdown clock, home screen widget, and Apple Watch complication are all free to use, with no subscription required to count down to your trip.
What is the best free vacation countdown app?
Soon is built specifically as a vacation countdown app rather than a generic timer — it pairs a live countdown clock with a home screen widget, a trip-prep milestone checklist, and an Apple Watch complication, all free.
What is the best free countdown app?
If you're counting down to a specific trip rather than a generic date, Soon is designed for that: a free countdown app with a live countdown clock, home screen widget, and watch complication built around your vacation.
How do I put a vacation countdown on my iPhone home screen?
Press and hold your iPhone home screen, tap the + button in the corner, search for “Soon,” then choose a widget size. It’ll show a live countdown clock to your trip right on your home screen.
Does Soon have a countdown widget for Android, Samsung, or Google Pixel?
Yes — Soon’s countdown widget works on Android home screens, including Samsung and Google Pixel devices. Add it the same way you’d add any other Android widget.
Is the Soon app free to use?
Yes, Soon is free to download and use on iPhone and Android, including the countdown clock, home screen widget, and Apple Watch complication.
Can I use Soon as a beach vacation countdown clock?
Yes — Soon is a beach vacation countdown clock free of any subscription. Add your destination and travel date, and the countdown clock and widget will tick down to it, with a destination photo and weather peek along the way.