Countdown - Days Until Security & Privacy Scorecard
Android
Usage patterns are tracked by multiple analytics services including PostHog, Firebase, and Google Analytics. Ads are served by AdMob, AppLovin, Unity, and Facebook, and user behavior informs how those ads are targeted. User activity is shared across several advertising networks.
Best for
Countdown fans comfortable with ad-supported apps
Avoid if
You prefer apps without targeted advertising
Findings
- 0 critical
- 0 high
- 0 medium
- 0 low
- 0 info
1 issue identified across security and privacy analysis.
Top security issues
- Authorization Token Stored in Plaintext
- Uncontrolled Cloud Backup Exposes Sensitive Data
- Countdown Data Stored Unencrypted in Room Database
Top privacy issues
- Analytics Auto-Capture Before User Consent
- Session Recording Capability Without User Awareness
- Cross-Network Ad Tracking via GAID Sharing
Full analysis
Countdown - Days Until
Version: 3.0.831 (Build 1831)
Scan Date: 2026-02-01
What This Means for You
Usage patterns are tracked by multiple analytics services including PostHog, Firebase, and Google Analytics. Ads are served by AdMob, AppLovin, Unity, and Facebook, and user behavior informs how those ads are targeted. User activity is shared across several advertising networks.
Recommendation: Use With Caution
Best For: Countdown fans comfortable with ad-supported apps
Avoid If: You prefer apps without targeted advertising
Key Findings
Data Security - 4 findings (3 high, 1 medium)
Network Security - 0 findings
Code Safety - 0 findings
Privacy - 10 findings (2 critical, 4 high, 3 medium, 1 low)
Privacy Concerns
What Data is Collected
Multiple analytics platforms collect data on in-app behavior, feature usage, and session patterns. PostHog, Firebase Analytics, and Google Analytics each receive a continuous stream of user activity within the app, building a detailed record of how the app is used over time.
Third-Party Data Sharing
Behavioral data flows to four advertising networks: AdMob, AppLovin MAX, Unity Ads, and Facebook Audience Network. Each of these companies uses user activity to inform how ads are targeted across their platforms. RevenueCat receives purchase and subscription information for billing management. Firebase services process account, configuration, and crash data.
Understanding the Scores
- Security: 75/100
- Privacy: 45/100
- Data Security: 60/100
- Network Security: 100/100
- Code Safety: 92/100
- Data Collection: 50/100
- Data Sharing: 55/100
- User Control: 60/100
Positive Security Features
- No notable positive security practices were identified for this version.
Areas for Improvement
- Behavioral data is shared with four separate advertising networks, giving multiple companies an ongoing view of how the app is used.
- The app provides limited controls over how user information is used for ad targeting, making it difficult to reduce what is shared with advertisers.
- Data flows to a large number of third-party services simultaneously, increasing the number of companies that hold information about in-app activity.
About This Analysis
App Details
- App Name: Countdown - Days Until
- Package ID: com.itomkinas.countdown
- Version: 3.0.831 (Build 1831)
- Scan Date: 2026-02-01
Versions & scan history
| Scan | Date | Overall score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 (current) | 60/100 |