# Christmas Countdown Live 2026 — How many days until xmas?

> Live Christmas countdown widget with customizable themes and animations. (iPhone/iPad app by Benoit Deguine.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-live-2026/id1541858661 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benoit Deguine](https://appshunter.io/developer/982019700)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,267 App Store ratings · 103 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: Australian English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2020-11-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-live-2026/id1541858661/reviews.md

## What is Christmas Countdown Live 2026?

How many sleeps until Christmas?

Loved by 2,000+ people worldwide, Christmas Countdown puts a live countdown right on your iPhone home screen - no app opening needed, ever.

Rated 4.8 stars. Free. Under 1.5MB.

LIVE HOME SCREEN WIDGET
Add the widget once. It updates every second - days, hours, minutes, and
sleeps until Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, all year long.

SLEEPS, NOT JUST DAYS
We count sleeps. Because that's how everyone actually thinks about Christmas.
FESTIVE THEMES
Choose from classic red, pine green, or ice blue. Switch any time.

SNOWFALL ANIMATION
A gentle snowfall plays in the app. A small detail that makes it feel right.

DEC 24 OR DEC 25?
Swedish? The app detects your locale and automatically counts down to
Christmas Eve. Everyone else gets Christmas Day.

TINY BY DESIGN
Under 1.5MB. The lightest Christmas countdown on the App Store.

HOW TO START

1. Download Christmas Countdown - it's free
2. Long-press your home screen and tap Edit
3. Add the Christmas Countdown widget
4. Watch it count down live all season

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN PRO
Unlock additional themes and support independent development.
One-time purchase or subscription - your choice.

Ready? Add the widget and start counting. Christmas only comes once a year.

## Key features

- Live home screen widget
- Real-time countdown (days, hours, sleeps)
- Customizable themes (red, green, blue)
- Snowfall animations
- Compact size (under 1MB)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Gifts (or 1 big!) | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Christmas Countdown Live 2026?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎄 Great Christmas countdown app
- 🕰️ Accurate countdown
- 💻 Useful widget
- 🎨 Customizable themes
- 🎅 Captures Christmas spirit
- 🤩 Exciting to check daily
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional countdown issues
- 🔍 Widget doesn't show full countdown details
- 🔧 Some features not fully functional

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Countdown not always accurate
- Widget not working on some devices
- App freezing or crashing

**Most requested features**

- Add Apple Watch support
- Include more countdown details in widget
- Implement Christmas mini-games
- Provide notification options
- Add more customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 103)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-live-2026/id1541858661/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-08-14, version 3.13.3*

Great app

### 5/5 — Santa Approved

*2026-08-09, version 3.13.3*

Lovely, seasonal images, snowfall, and the option of “sleeps” for the countdown. I am a professional Santa & this little tool is fun to show children of all ages!

### 5/5 — Simple but Delightful

*2026-07-31, version 3.13.3*

I have had this app for a few years and it has brought me so much joy. Its simple but its a fun way to keep tabs on how far along you are in the year and how soon the holiday magic will begin. When I replaced my old phone this was the first app i re-installed. I love Christmas and I love this app 🎅💪

### 5/5 — Christmas countdown for 2026

*2026-07-23, version 3.13.3*

This app is great if your a Christmas lover like me. I come on here to check to see how many days until Christmas!

### 5/5 — Cute!

*2026-06-23, version 3.13.1*

Perfect little reminder for everyday use I love just checking in every morning. It also is great that I can make a little home for it on my Home Screen (Widget). It’s everything it says it is so I thank you for your honesty❤️

### 5/5 — Background

*2026-06-19, version 3.13.1*

Need more options for Christmas backgrounds

### 5/5 — Fish

*2026-05-31, version 3.13.0*

Hamburger fish monkey fun, so good when I can’t wait for the best day of the year, cheesy chicken legs

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-04-10, version 3.12.2*

I love this

### 5/5 — I love it

*2026-03-31, version 3.12.2*

I love this app it’s my favorite app

### 5/5 — LOVE!!!

*2026-03-26, version 3.12.2*

LOVE THIS COUNTDOWN!! I have it on my home screen to countdown🎄🎅❄️☃️

## Frequently asked questions about Christmas Countdown Live 2026

### What does this app do?

This app allows you to track the exact days, hours, and sleeps remaining until Christmas Eve. It provides a live countdown directly on your home screen via a widget.

### What are the key features of the Christmas Countdown & Widget app?

Key features include a real-time countdown displayed on a home screen widget, customizable themes in red, green, or blue, and festive snowfall animations. The app is also very compact, under 1MB in size.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core countdown functionality. It also includes in-app purchases, suggesting there may be premium features or customization options available for purchase.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The description mentions adding the widget to your iPhone home screen, indicating compatibility with iOS devices. It is designed to display live updates without needing to open the main application.

### How can I use this app to get into the holiday spirit?

You can use this app to build anticipation for Christmas by watching the live countdown on your home screen. The festive themes and snowfall animations are designed to bring the holiday spirit to life and make every sleep count towards Christmas.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.13.4 — 2026-08-25

Fixed bugs and improved translations across all 11 supported languages. 
  Christmas Countdown is ready for 2026 — add the widget to your home screen and start counting sleeps.

### 3.13.3 — 2026-07-21

Fixed bugs and improved translations across all 11 supported languages. 
  Christmas Countdown is ready for 2026 — add the widget to your home screen and start counting sleeps.

### 3.13.2 — 2026-06-25

Fixed bugs and improved translations across all 11 supported languages. 
  Christmas Countdown is ready for 2026 — add the widget to your home screen and start counting sleeps.

### 3.13.1 — 2026-06-18

Fixed bugs and improved translations across all 11 supported languages. 
  Christmas Countdown is ready for 2026 — add the widget to your home screen and start counting sleeps.

### 3.13.0 — 2026-05-30

Fixed bugs and improved translations across all 11 supported languages. 
  Christmas Countdown is ready for 2026 — add the widget to your home screen and start counting sleeps.

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