Countdown - Days Until Security & Privacy Scorecard

Android

60
Overall trust score
Use With Caution
75
Security
45
Privacy

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

ScanDateOverall score
#1 (current) 60/100