# 12 Days of Xmas

> Christmas music rhythm tapping game with festive visuals and competitive scoring. (iPhone/iPad app by Yadong Liu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-days-of-xmas/id409913065 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yadong Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/319125303)
- Category: Games, Music, Family, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-days-of-xmas/id409913065/reviews.md

## What is 12 Days of Xmas?

Added 3 Songs for Purchase for this year's Christmas. Enjoy! 

#1 in UK & Germany, #2 in Canada & Australia, #3 in USA, Dec. 2011

"Rock Band meets Whack a Mole."

- A Delightful Music Game for People of All Ages -

NOTE: This App is a music game and has nothing to do with Apple Inc.'s 12 Days Free Gift App.

* Immerse yourself in the popular Christmas music!
* Light up your holidays with blinking Christmas trees!
* Test your music rhythm gaming skills by finger tapping at the right time!
* Share the joy of holidays with friendly competition with your family to see who can beat each other's BEST SCORE! 
* Newly Added: now you can post your scores to Game Center!
* Newly Added: get perfect scores for everyday and post achievements to Game Center!

"12 Days" brings you a Christmas music experience featuring relaxed game play. But don't be fooled by its simple game play, you may still need to practice a couple of times to "get" it.

HOW TO PLAY

- Tap the big play button to start the game. As you listen to the music, you just need to tap the right image on the screen at the right time when it is mentioned in the lyrics.

- You can also hit the Watch button, sit back and relax. A pre-programmed, animated '12 Days' story will play back right before your eyes.

- Tap the Christmas tree on the menu page to see some magic effects.
  
FEATURES LOVELY IMAGES OF:
- Partridge
- Turtle Doves
- French Hens
- Calling Birds
- Golden Rings
- Geese
- Swans
- Milking Maid
- Dancing Lady
- Leaping Lord
- Pipers
- Drummers

And whimsical sound effects to go with them. 

The entire family can enjoy 12 Days, the first music rhythm game based on the classic Christmas song. 

Join conversations with fellow "12 Days" Fans on Facebook at: http://bit.ly/ok12days

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## Key features

- Christmas music immersion
- Rhythm gaming with finger tapping
- Competitive family scoring
- Game Center integration
- Animated story playback
- Festive visual effects

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy All Songs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Slient Night | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jingle Bell | $0.99 | one-time |
| We Wish You a Merry Christma | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-days-of-xmas/id409913065/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Needs a Update to work with new updates

*2018-07-29, version 2.0.0*

Loved this App.  Lots of fun.  It is now saying that the developer needs to update the App to work with the current IOS systems.  Please update the App.  7/29/18.

### 5/5 — Best game ever

*2014-10-04, version 2.0.0*

So much fun, highly recommend

### 1/5 — how to delete this insufferable app?

*2014-01-07, version 2.0.0*

it’s stuck on waiting, want it GONE!!!!

GONE!!!!!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2013-12-23, version 2.0.0*

Worst game ever! Its SOO FREAKING BORING!!!!! I deleted it literally 1min after i got it

### 5/5 — Hen hay

*2013-12-21, version 2.0.0*

I think this is really good you should get it.

### 1/5 — Ok

*2013-01-03, version 2.0.0*

Ok

### 3/5 — Excellent But.....

*2012-12-26*

I love the song and the App has excellent potential. But it should have the correct number of animations displayed including 5 actual gold rings on screen. If the developers did an update I would pay and would also look at buying other apps from their suite.

### 3/5 — Good fun

*2012-12-23, version 1.6.0*

Fun game, I want to keep playing it till I get it all right in the right order.

### 1/5 — 12 days of Christmas

*2012-12-23, version 1.6.0*

Rubbish!

### 5/5 — 12 days of Christmas

*2012-12-23, version 1.6.0*

Fantastic festive game. Great fun and quite addictive.

## Frequently asked questions about 12 Days of Xmas

### What is the 12 Days of Xmas app?

This app is a music rhythm game based on the classic Christmas song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'. It challenges players to tap along to the music and lyrics at the right time, offering a fun and festive gaming experience for all ages.

### What are the key features of the 12 Days of Xmas app?

Key features include immersing yourself in popular Christmas music, testing your music rhythm gaming skills through finger tapping, friendly competition with family to beat high scores, and posting achievements to Game Center. It also offers an animated '12 Days' story playback.

### How much does the 12 Days of Xmas app cost?

The app itself is free to download and play. However, it offers additional songs for purchase, indicating a freemium model with in-app purchases for expanded content.

### Is the 12 Days of Xmas app compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app is available on mobile platforms and integrates with Game Center, suggesting it is designed for iOS devices. It is recommended to check the app store listing for precise compatibility information.

### What are some common use cases for the 12 Days of Xmas app?

This app is ideal for enjoying during the Christmas holiday season, providing entertainment for families during gatherings, or for individuals looking for a casual and engaging music game. It's also great for testing and improving rhythm and timing skills in a fun, festive context.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2018-12-11

Updated for the latest iOS versions.

### 2.0.0 — 2012-12-29

- Added three new Christmas music unlockable by In App Purchase.
- Fixed music playback. 

Previous Update:
- Added iPhone5 Retina support.

### 1.6.0 — 2012-12-08

- Added iPhone5 Retina Support

### 1.5.0 — 2011-11-24

✭ Updated for 2011 Christmas season. Enjoy! 

- Now you can compare your Best Scores with your friends' with added Game Center support.
- Get perfect scores for everyday and post achievements to Game Center!
- Remove banner ads through In-App Purchase

### 1.2.26 — 2011-01-04

- Added check to see if device is on-mute.
- Prompt user to un-mute device to hear music.

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