# DoorsJourney — More Than 53 Surprises!

> Daily Christmas surprises, customizable atmosphere, and accessible journey across Apple devices. (iPhone/iPad app by LAURA TOSETTO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doorsjourney/id6754968179 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LAURA TOSETTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713154137)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 449 MB
- Languages: American English, Italian
- Released: 2025-11-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doorsjourney/id6754968179/reviews.md

## What is DoorsJourney?

Discover a journey through the words and sounds of Christmas, from famous wonders to small hidden gems waiting to be found.
Every day brings a new surprise: you might hear the bells of Notre Dame ringing on Christmas Eve, find yourself singing with a gospel choir, step into a Swedish church for a traditional hymn, or wander into a Romanian village filled with local carols. Or perhaps you’ll glide across the snow on Santa’s sleigh, revisit classics like Jingle Bells and Feliz Navidad, or be moved by poems and reflections from beloved authors such as Emily Dickinson, John Byron, John Milton, Anne Brontë, Robert Louis Stevenson, and many more.
But this is your journey, so everything is fully customizable:
- Choose your colors: create the perfect atmosphere by mixing and matching any background and door colors that fit your style.
- Immersive or distraction-free? Turn animations, sound effects, and haptic feedback on or off anytime to match your mood.
- Are you looking forward to Advent, do you love savoring every minute leading up to this special day, or do you prefer a stress-free season? You can show or hide the Christmas and Advent countdowns, or switch to a more compact style.
- Were you impressed by a discovery? Mark up to 12 doors as favorites so you can revisit them whenever you want.
- “Travel” on any device: whether you use an iPhone, iPad, or Mac*, your calendar stays in sync across all your devices.
- Made for every traveler, including those who use VoiceOver — I’m one of you! The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and includes features designed to create the most welcoming experience possible. For example, you can browse open, closed, or favorite doors using the dedicated rotor entries.
- And with over 53 unique surprises, each Advent feels new, offering enough variety to accompany you for years without ever becoming predictable.
I developed this app to share a bit of the beauty of Christmas (and of my faith) here on the App Store. I hope the love I put into it will shine through and warm your heart!
* Requires a Mac with an M1 chip or later.

## Key features

- Daily Christmas surprises
- Customizable colors and atmosphere
- Immersive or distraction-free modes
- Adjustable countdowns
- Favorite discoveries
- Cross-device syncing
- VoiceOver accessibility

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Treat | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $17.99 | one-time |
| Large Gift | $44.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doorsjourney/id6754968179/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really enjoying but a few suggestions

*2025-12-20*

Being blind, I really appreciate that this was created by a blind developer and done pretty much on their own. I like the imagery, I have a little vision. I have been enjoying some of the more unique songs and a few of the poems. My only pet peeve with it is the positioning of the doors, they are out of order and that is very annoying trying to find this day door. I looked under settings and there was nothing to make it more traditional counting down the days from one to 2 to 3, etc. if that could be updated that would be awesome! My only suggestion is maybe adding some images that could be described For The Blind, example a teddy bear with a present in its lap that’s polkadotted red and green. I had originally in this review suggested more secular poems but I guess I spoke too soon, there have been quite a few nice secular poems since I originally reviewed. Thank you for the unique app!

### 5/5 — Really enjoying but a few suggestions

*2025-12-13*

Being blind, I really appreciate that this was created by a blind developer and done pretty much on their own. I like the imagery, I have a little vision. I have been enjoying some of the more unique songs and a few of the poems. My only pet peeve with it is the positioning of the doors, they are out of order and that is very annoying trying to find this day door. I looked under settings and there was nothing to make it more traditional counting down the days from one to 2 to 3, etc. if that could be updated that would be awesome! My two suggestions beyond that are to possibly add some type of images to the boxes, they could be described For The Blind. Example, a teddy bear with a present in its lap that’s polkadotted red and green. Also I understand it’s a Christmas advent calendar but would love some more Secular poems, maybe something to do with Santa. Other than that, I really appreciate being able to enjoy this advent calendar as a blind user and that it was developed by a blind developer!

### 5/5 — Yay! An accessible advent calendar! ...

*2025-12-04*

What a cool and wonderful app this is! I've been wanting to do one of these for *YEARS*! There's just one thing: all the lockscreen notifications come up in Italian, no matter what your device language is set to. I thought my phone was just being weird because I have Spanish as a second language on my phone, but hubby doesn't and his alerts are in Italian too! lol! Not a dealbreaker, just a little confusing and amusing. Great job though! Keep up the great work!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the awesome feedback! I’m very happy to hear that the app has helped you to fulfill your wish to complete an Advent calendar.

After reading your review, I realized I actually forgot to translate the notifications text, my bad! I will definitely fix this in the next update, although unfortunately it won’t be ready in time for this holiday season.

## Frequently asked questions about DoorsJourney

### What kind of surprises does DoorsJourney offer?

DoorsJourney offers over 53 unique daily surprises, including festive sounds like bells and carols, classic Christmas songs, and inspiring poems from renowned authors. Each day presents a new discovery to enhance your Christmas experience.

### Can I customize the look and feel of DoorsJourney?

Yes, DoorsJourney is fully customizable. You can choose your preferred background and door colors to create your ideal atmosphere. Additionally, you can toggle animations, sound effects, and haptic feedback on or off to suit your mood.

### How does DoorsJourney handle the Advent and Christmas countdowns?

You have control over the countdowns in DoorsJourney. You can choose to show or hide the Christmas and Advent countdowns, or switch to a more compact style, allowing you to savor the season at your own pace.

### Is DoorsJourney accessible for users with visual impairments?

DoorsJourney is designed to be fully accessible, including for users who utilize VoiceOver. It features dedicated rotor entries for browsing open, closed, or favorite doors, ensuring a welcoming experience for all travelers.

### How many doors can I mark as favorites in DoorsJourney?

You can mark up to 12 doors as favorites within DoorsJourney. This allows you to easily revisit any discoveries that particularly impressed you throughout your journey.

### Does DoorsJourney work on multiple Apple devices?

Yes, DoorsJourney is designed to 'travel' on any device. Your calendar and progress stay synchronized across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac (M1 chip or later), ensuring a consistent experience.

### What is the age rating for DoorsJourney?

DoorsJourney has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 9 and above, offering content appropriate for this age group.

### How often is DoorsJourney updated?

DoorsJourney was last updated on November 25, 2025, with version 1.0. As a new release, future updates will likely occur to introduce new content or enhance existing features.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2025-11-25

No release notes.

## Related topics

[doorsjourney](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/doorsjourney)

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