# My Christmas Tree vs AR Events.io

My Christmas Tree and AR Events.io both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of My Christmas Tree's written reviews are positive against 0% of AR Events.io's. My Christmas Tree also leads on device support (5 vs 3). AR Events.io's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

AR Events.io is free to download; My Christmas Tree costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for My Christmas Tree against 4.3 for AR Events.io. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of My Christmas Tree's written reviews are positive against 0% of AR Events.io's.

My Christmas Tree ships an update every 7 months, AR Events.io every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Christmas Tree | AR Events.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-christmas-tree-countdown/id1062397646/reviews) | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-eventsio/id1562554946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 142 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Van Damme](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043724055) | [Keri DeWitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227312481) |

## What reviewers say

### My Christmas Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-christmas-tree-countdown/id1062397646)

Customize and decorate a virtual Christmas tree with various ornaments and lights. Add a widget to your home screen for a countdown to Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

**Highlights:** Customize animated Christmas tree, Add various decorations, Home screen widget, Countdown to Christmas Eve/Day, Change tree blinking light color, Change bow and stocking colors

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### AR Events.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-eventsio/id1562554946)

Enhance events with interactive augmented reality experiences. Explore historical periods, wildlife, and space through engaging 3D models. Features include scavenger hunts, social sharing, and customizable branding for academic, civic, or corporate gatherings.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality models, Interactive educational content, Scavenger hunt mode, Selfie and video capture, Customizable UI branding, Social distancing friendly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Christmas Tree free?

My Christmas Tree costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AR Events.io free?

AR Events.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My Christmas Tree or AR Events.io?

My Christmas Tree and AR Events.io are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do My Christmas Tree or AR Events.io have ads?

Neither My Christmas Tree nor AR Events.io shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Christmas Tree or AR Events.io?

My Christmas Tree ships an update every 7 months, and AR Events.io every 3 months. Most recently, My Christmas Tree was updated on November 2, 2026 and AR Events.io on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*