# Christmas Countdown (2026) — Lots of backgrounds and music!

> Festive Christmas countdown app with customizable backgrounds, music, and advent calendar. (iPhone/iPad app by Jupli.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-2026/id1175449517 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jupli](https://appshunter.io/developer/988757514)
- Category: Entertainment, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 3,486 App Store ratings · 889 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2016-11-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-2026/id1175449517/reviews.md

## What is Christmas Countdown (2026)?

Count down the days until Christmas with a fun snowy countdown.

- Choose from a selection of beautiful backgrounds, featuring Santa and his reindeer, many Christmas trees, and even a snowman!
- Enjoy classic Christmas music including Deck the Halls and We Wish You a Merry Christmas
- Watch the falling snow on the countdown screen
- Open a new gift every day of December in your advent calendar! You'll get a beautiful Christmas-themed photo which you can set as your wallpaper, as well some other ideas to help you get in the Christmas mood!
- No ads! I really don't like ads in apps, so there are none at all in Christmas Countdown :)
- Upgrade to Premium to get a countdown widget so you can quickly see how long there is until Christmas! You'll also get more music, including Jingle Bells and Silent Night, extra backgrounds and an exclusive countdown style!

I have a lot of fun developing Christmas Countdown, and love hearing from people who use the app. You can email me about the app at christmas@jupli.com :)

## Key features

- Snowy countdown screen
- Selection of Christmas backgrounds
- Classic Christmas music
- Daily advent calendar gifts
- Ad-free experience
- Premium upgrade for widget and more content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (2025) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium (2026) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium (2024) | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Christmas Countdown (2026)?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ⭐️ Excellent Christmas countdown app
- 🎄 Fun and interactive advent calendar
- 🎅 Customizable countdown and backgrounds
- 🎶 Enjoyable Christmas music
- 🎁 Daily gifts and activities
- 🎨 Ability to decorate a virtual Christmas tree
- 🎉 Gets users excited for the holiday season
- 🎄 Keeps the Christmas spirit alive all year round

**Cons**

- 🕰️ Occasional inaccuracies in countdown timer
- 💰 Some premium features locked behind paywall
- 🔋 Can be a battery drain on devices
- 🎨 Limited free background and music options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Countdown timer sometimes off by a day
- Music playback issues for some users
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Most requested features**

- More free background and music options
- Ability to use own photos for backgrounds
- Additional mini-games and activities
- Countdown for other holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.)
- Improved widget functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 889)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-2026/id1175449517/reviews.md

### 5/5 — five trillion stars

*2026-08-01, version 26.2.0*

i love this app so much i go on it every day i love it so much

### 5/5 — I love this app!!

*2026-07-23, version 26.1.0*

I really love this app because it does not have adds and there are games in the app. I also love that if you don’t pay you can still use the app! It’s just a really fun way to see how many days till Christmas.🎄

### 5/5 — Addicted to this game

*2026-06-22, version 26.1.0*

I’ve been with this app 3 years coming up. I just love it I do the events at Xmas and play the game all year. I get excited the closers come. This app is fun peaceful. I can’t wait to do the daily thing. I just enjoy it thank you looking forward to 2026 186 days yay

### 5/5 — Love it!!!!!!!

*2026-03-29, version 26.0.0*

During Christmas and other times,My mom uses this app to say how many more days till Christmas and I love her spirit!

### 4/5 — Premium

*2026-03-29, version 26.0.0*

This is a nice app, things to do while you wait and stuff, but I think to much stuff is locked behind premium, even JINGLE BELLS and the box customization that you have without premium doesn’t really fit the box, santa’s arm is kind of broken, so nice app, just needs more things that people without premium can have

### 5/5 — Really good

*2026-02-23, version 26.0.0*

OK, so basically it’s pretty really good and the calendar that you’ve been doing is also pretty good but I think you need to step up your game if you want better reviews from certain people add more games in the calendar or add more fun stuff 
And also maybe let people find the number and then pick it that would be way more fun

### 4/5 — Christmas countdown

*2026-02-21, version 26.0.0*

A wonderful way to keep my family updated on how many days till Christmas.Plus my daughter and I enjoyed playing against each other on the bauble game

### 5/5 — Best Christmas Countdown

*2026-01-05, version 26.0.0*

This is the best Christmas countdown app on the market!! I’ve used this one for years and it’s just amazing. The songs are brilliant and choice of backgrounds and the graphics are super cute and great quality. The added extra of the advent and the games is also fantastic and creates some fun! Couldn’t recommend it more

### 5/5 — Amazing 10/10

*2026-01-02, version 26.0.0*

A must get app great for checking how long till the big day Btw if u don’t have premium it is still amazing:)

### 5/5 — Una magia extra para vivir la navidad

*2026-01-01, version 25.3.6*

Fue una hermosa compañía para mi hijo y yo en el tránsito a la navidad. Aprendimos a contar, a ser pacientes y sobre todo, a llenar de encanto la temporada navideña!

## Frequently asked questions about Christmas Countdown (2026)

### What does the Christmas Countdown app do?

This app helps you count down the days until Christmas with a fun, snowy countdown screen. It offers various festive backgrounds, classic Christmas music, and a daily advent calendar with surprise gifts.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a customizable snowy countdown, a selection of Christmas-themed backgrounds, classic holiday music, a daily advent calendar with photos and ideas, and an entirely ad-free experience.

### Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a core countdown experience without ads. There is an optional Premium upgrade available for purchase, which unlocks additional features.

### What are the benefits of the Premium upgrade?

The Premium upgrade provides a countdown widget for quick access, more music options like Jingle Bells and Silent Night, extra backgrounds, and an exclusive countdown style, enhancing the festive experience.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone who enjoys celebrating Christmas and wants to build anticipation for the holiday. It's perfect for individuals, families, or anyone looking to add a festive touch to their daily routine.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.2.0 — 2026-07-24

This update brings lots of new design improvements to make Christmas Countdown more fun and easier to use!

### 26.1.0 — 2026-06-04

This update improves how the app looks in landscape mode, so the backgrounds fit perfectly on larger screens!

### 26.0.0 — 2026-01-02

This update prepares Christmas Countdown for 2026, and reduces the size of the app so it takes up less space on your phone throughout the year!

### 25.3.6 — 2025-12-20

With only a few days until Christmas, this update brings some hints for the secret challenges to help you complete every challenge!

### 25.3.5 — 2025-12-16

This version brings a few updates for the Advent Calendar:
- Already got more than 50 points in Sleigh Ride? Try the new Difficulty settings and see how you do!
- The Challenges screen now shows your totals after completing a challenge, so you can see just how many Rainbow Snowflakes you've found!

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