Everything you need for your countdowns
WatchIsUp is much more than a simple timer. Discover all the features that make every event unique.
Create a countdown7 countdown templates
Choose the style that best matches your event. Every template is optimized for all screen sizes.
Clear and readable number grid, ideal for any event.
- Classic: Clear and readable number grid, ideal for any event.
- Flip Cards: Airport-style flip animation for an elegant retro effect.
- Circular Gauge: Visual circle progress, perfect for tracking advancement.
- Linear Gauge: Horizontal progress bar, clean and modern.
- Analog Clock: Classic clock face with hands, for a timeless look.
- Minimalist: Clean design, numbers only on a neutral background.
- Neon: Glowing neon effect, ideal for festive events.
Full customization
Adapt every countdown to your style with colors, themes and visual effects.
8 color themes
Animated visual effects
Custom colors
Choose background, text and accent colors for a unique look.
Background images & videos
Customize the background with an image or video for total immersion.
Share on 14+ networks
Share your countdown everywhere in one click, with tools designed for each platform.
- Social networks: WhatsApp, Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, Telegram, Threads, Messenger.
- Built-in QR Code: Generate a QR code to share your countdown at physical events.
- Story Card: Download an image optimized for Instagram, TikTok and other social media stories.
- Embed code: Embed the countdown directly on your website with a simple iframe code.
- Native sharing: Use your device's native share menu to send the link via any app.
Camera Mode
Turn your screen into a real countdown studio: 8 photo filters, 8 visual effects (including storm), 7 timer styles, front/rear camera switch, custom colors and opacity, auto-hiding controls.
Perfect for social media
Film yourself with the countdown overlay for your TikTok stories, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts. Use your phone's screen recorder to capture the live render — perfect for sharing the excitement of an upcoming event with your audience.
8 photo filters
Normal, Cinematic, Warm, Cool, B&W, Vintage, Vivid, Portrait — enhance your videos.
Live visual effects
Add snow, confetti, fireworks, hearts, stars, bubbles or storm in real time on your video.
7 timer styles
Classic, Flip Cards, Circular, Linear, Analog, Minimalist, Neon — choose the countdown style that fits your content.
Dual camera
Switch between front and rear camera with one tap.
Custom colors & opacity
Pick your own background color, adjust opacity, and match your brand or event theme.
Auto-hiding controls
The interface hides automatically after a few seconds so your video stays clean. Tap to bring controls back.
WatchIsUp watermark
Your video is automatically branded with the WatchIsUp logo.
Film yourself with the countdown overlay for your TikTok stories, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts. Use your phone's screen recorder to capture the live render — perfect for sharing the excitement of an upcoming event with your audience.
- 8 photo filters: Normal, Cinematic, Warm, Cool, B&W, Vintage, Vivid, Portrait — enhance your videos.
- Live visual effects: Add snow, confetti, fireworks, hearts, stars, bubbles or storm in real time on your video.
- 7 timer styles: Classic, Flip Cards, Circular, Linear, Analog, Minimalist, Neon — choose the countdown style that fits your content.
- Dual camera: Switch between front and rear camera with one tap.
- Custom colors & opacity: Pick your own background color, adjust opacity, and match your brand or event theme.
- Auto-hiding controls: The interface hides automatically after a few seconds so your video stays clean. Tap to bring controls back.
- WatchIsUp watermark: Your video is automatically branded with the WatchIsUp logo.
Additional tools
Extra features to get the most out of every countdown.
Add to calendar
Download an .ics file to add the event to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook.
Browser reminders
Enable notifications to be alerted when the countdown reaches zero.
Fullscreen mode
Display the countdown in fullscreen for an immersive experience.
Markdown description
Enrich your event description with bold, italic text and lists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all features are 100% free and accessible without signing up.
Camera mode works on most modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) on mobile and desktop. It requires camera access permission.
Yes! Every countdown has an iframe embed code you can copy and paste on any website.
WatchIsUp offers 7 templates: Classic, Flip Cards, Circular Gauge, Linear Gauge, Analog Clock, Minimalist and Neon.
Story Card generates a PNG image optimized for stories. Click the Story Card button, the image is generated server-side and downloaded automatically.