# Days Until Xmas

> Countdown timer for Christmas with festive music and Apple Watch integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Hardy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-until-xmas/id578104612 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Hardy](https://appshunter.io/developer/994759372)
- Category: Entertainment, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-until-xmas/id578104612/reviews.md

## What is Days Until Xmas?

A cute little application which tells you how long you have to wait until Christmas Day. With cute Christmas music too, now works with iOS 8 Today Widget and on your Apple Watch!

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Any issues/ideas - please contact me on Twitter - @chrisntr / twitter.com/chrisntr

## Key features

- Christmas countdown
- Festive music
- iOS 8 Today Widget support
- Apple Watch app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-until-xmas/id578104612/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Sounds stopped working on iPhone

*2024-02-27, version 2.2*

Nice reminder app but after recent updates sounds stopped working on iPhone14 w/ latest system

### 5/5 — Great

*2022-12-05, version 2.2*

Best one, no ads,  simple, nice music

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2022-09-09, version 2.2*

I use it all the time, xmas is the only time when i feel happiness and integrity within the miniscule human interactions i have left.

### 5/5 — I needed this app

*2021-11-28, version 2.2*

Every November I download this app and it is all I need to help me wait until Xmas

### 3/5 — Bad

*2021-08-27, version 2.2*

Deez nuts

### 5/5 — :)

*2021-06-11, version 2.2*

I like to vibe to this christmas music 198 days before Christmas.

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2021-02-26, version 2.2*

Tuba solo got me hitting a phat dab and nae naeing! Will show my friends!

### 5/5 — Brilliant!

*2019-12-16, version 2.2*

Its great and on point with timings!

### 5/5 — Great app/ Choices of Xmas music

*2019-12-12, version 2.2*

I have loved this app for a few years now and am so glad it’s updated yearly.  
It gives 5 or 6 choices of music to play or you can mute the music .  The snowfall makes it perfect along with the music .

### 5/5 — How great this app is

*2019-10-19, version 2.2*

Dear random people 
This app is great for checking days until Christmas 
From no one

## Frequently asked questions about Days Until Xmas

### What does this app do?

This application displays the number of days remaining until Christmas Day. It aims to provide a fun and festive way to anticipate the holiday season.

### What are the key features?

Key features include a real-time countdown to Christmas, integrated Christmas music, and compatibility with the iOS 8 Today Widget and Apple Watch for convenient access.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to work with iOS 8 and later, including support for the Today Widget. It also has a dedicated application for the Apple Watch.

### How can I get help or suggest ideas?

You can contact the developer directly on Twitter at @chrisntr or visit their Twitter page at twitter.com/chrisntr for any issues or ideas you may have.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2015-06-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed a few bugs, enjoy!

### 2.1 — 2015-04-10

Introducing Days Until Xmas for the Apple Watch. Countdown to Christmas on your wrist, sadly it won't mean that Christmas will come any sooner! Enjoy!

### 2.0 — 2014-11-14

New Today widget so you can see the Days Until Christmas without opening the app, make sure to add it to your Today widget list.
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+ Support
The invisible elves have been sent back home to prepare for Christmas!

### 1.4 — 2014-08-29

Bug fixes and invisible Christmas elves

### 1.3.1 — 2014-01-13

Fixed an issue with the app crashing when muting.

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