Smartlights countdown vs ChristmasPrism
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smartlights countdown
Control Christmas projectors with Bluetooth, set custom countdown dates and titles, and read time. Get technical support directly from the developer.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Projector password function
- Read time in phone
- Calculate Christmas distance
- Set custom countdown dates
- Type custom titles for countdowns
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This is a two in one App which can control “Countdown to Christmas projector” and “Countdown to Christmas and More projector”. Includes Bluetooth connectivity, projector password function, read time in phone and calculate the distance of Christmas function. For “Countdown to Christmas and More projector” you can not only countdown to Christmas but also set the date which you want and typing a title for it. If you need technical guidance, the App has contact information with Gemmy company in the page which can enter from the button in the lower right corner.
ChristmasPrism
Discover enchanting Christmas light displays in your neighborhood and beyond. Plan your festive tours with an interactive map and community updates. Share your own decorations, gain inspiration, and participate in contests to celebrate the holiday spirit.
- Discover Christmas light displays
- Interactive map for light finding
- Plan holiday light tours
- Share home light displays
- Vote on favorite displays
- Enter and create contests
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Welcome to ChristmasPrism, where every light tells a story! Your Festive Journey Awaits Embark on a magical holiday adventure with ChristmasPrism. Our app is your ultimate guide to discovering the most enchanting Christmas light displays in your neighborhood and beyond. Get ready to experience the joy of the season in a whole new way! For the Merry Explorer Find dazzling light displays with ease using our interactive map. Plan your holiday lights tour with real-time updates from the ChristmasPrism community. Create a personalized route to see the best lights in town, from the coziness of your car. For the Proud Decorator Share your festive flair by posting your home's light display. Gain inspiration from a gallery of twinkling setups and vote for your favorites. Be part of a vibrant community celebrating the art of holiday decoration. Brand New Contest Feature Engage in friendly competition by entering your display into the ChristmasPrism Contest. Vote on the best-decorated homes and help crown the champions of holiday spirit in Plymouth Township. Create your own contest and challenge your neighbors to a festive face-off! App Features: User-friendly interface to navigate and post light displays. Social sharing options to invite friends and family to join the fun. Regular updates to ensure you have the latest features and best experience. Join Our Community Download ChristmasPrism today and become part of a holiday tradition that brings smiles, sparks joy, and celebrates community. Whether you're lighting up the night or enjoying the glow of others' creativity, let ChristmasPrism guide you to the heart of the holiday season. Happy Holidays & Happy Exploring with ChristmasPrism!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChristmasPrism at 78% against Smartlights countdown's 25%. ChristmasPrism also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Smartlights countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ChristmasPrism sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Smartlights countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.
ChristmasPrism holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChristmasPrism has 5.4K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Smartlights countdown's written reviews are positive against 78% of ChristmasPrism's.
Smartlights countdown ships an update every 2 months, ChristmasPrism every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smartlights countdown | ChristmasPrism |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (20 ratings) | 4.8 (5.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 77.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 5.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Gemmy Industries Corporation | Michael Kane |
Customer experience
Smartlights countdown
ChristmasPrism
Bugs and requests
Smartlights countdown
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ChristmasPrism
Reported bugs
2 issues- House not showing up on the map
- No response from support for reported issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for other holidays like Halloween
- Allow updating house picture and caption
- Add ability to easily reset map orientation
- Implement a favorites feature
- Integrate current location on map
In-app purchases
Smartlights countdown
No in-app purchases
ChristmasPrism
- ChristmasPrism Pro$8.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$49.991 Year
- 100 Coins$1.99
- 300 Coins$2.99
- Buy the Creator a Coffee$2.99
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- 1000 Coins$3.99
- 2500 Coins$9.99
- 5000 Coins$19.99
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