# Spectiv vs Christmas Snowfall!

The clearest difference is rating: Spectiv at 4.5 against Christmas Snowfall!'s 3.0. Spectiv also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Christmas Snowfall!'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spectiv sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Christmas Snowfall! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spectiv holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectiv has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spectiv ships an update every 4 months, Christmas Snowfall! every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spectiv | Christmas Snowfall! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectiv/id1286699781/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-snowfall/id6473802968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spectiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362025202) | [Edgeway Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/642669303) |

## What reviewers say

### Spectiv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectiv/id1286699781)

Discover a library of beautiful, ambient videos designed to create a relaxing atmosphere or enhance focus. Transform your screen into a window to stunning natural landscapes or a gallery of classic art. Enjoy an ad-free, no-commitment streaming experience.

**Highlights:** Ambient video library, Ultra High Definition content, HDR support, Spectiv Art Gallery, Ad-free experience, 14-day free trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly - HD | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly - 4K HDR | $5.99 | per month |


### Christmas Snowfall!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-snowfall/id6473802968)

Experience the magic of Christmas with enchanting scenes and gentle music. Customize the snowfall, audio, and visuals to create your perfect festive atmosphere. Includes a sleep timer for a peaceful holiday ambiance.

**Highlights:** Beautiful Christmas scenes, Falling snow effect, Gentle Christmas music, Adjustable snow size and frequency, Customizable audio and scenes, Sleep timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Unlimited Scenes | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spectiv free?

Spectiv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Christmas Snowfall! free?

Christmas Snowfall! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spectiv or Christmas Snowfall!?

Spectiv is rated higher. Spectiv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Christmas Snowfall! averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Spectiv or Christmas Snowfall! have ads?

Neither Spectiv nor Christmas Snowfall! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spectiv or Christmas Snowfall!?

Spectiv ships an update every 4 months, and Christmas Snowfall! every 5 months. Most recently, Spectiv was updated on October 11, 2026 and Christmas Snowfall! on October 11, 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.*