# Christmas Countdown & Widgets vs Countdown 2 Christmas

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown 2 Christmas at 100% against Christmas Countdown & Widgets's 50%. Countdown 2 Christmas also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). Christmas Countdown & Widgets's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Christmas Countdown & Widgets sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Countdown 2 Christmas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown 2 Christmas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Christmas Countdown & Widgets's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown 2 Christmas's.

Christmas Countdown & Widgets ships an update every 12 months, Countdown 2 Christmas every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Christmas Countdown & Widgets | Countdown 2 Christmas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-and-widgets/id1486721856/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-2-christmas/id6443569783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 334 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hitendrasinh Gohil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015294305) | [Daniel TenEyck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145890976) |

## What reviewers say

### Christmas Countdown & Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-and-widgets/id1486721856)

This app helps you count down to Christmas with festive music and animated backgrounds. Share personalized greetings and decorate your device with charming widgets to keep the holiday spirit alive all year.

**Highlights:** Animated Christmas backgrounds, Countdown timer (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Pre-designed Christmas greetings, Customizable greeting templates, Christmas stickers, Customizable countdown widgets

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Users Weekly Subscription | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Candy Cane Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stocking Stuffer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Santa’s Helper | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Cheer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Santa Hug | $19.99 | one-time |


### Countdown 2 Christmas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-2-christmas/id6443569783)

Decorate a virtual Christmas tree with various options and backgrounds. Enjoy the festive spirit of the holiday season year-round with interactive elements like snowfall.

**Highlights:** Virtual Christmas tree decoration, Multiple decoration options, Customizable backgrounds, Snowfall effect, Year-round festive spirit

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium Content | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Christmas Countdown & Widgets free?

Christmas Countdown & Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown 2 Christmas free?

Countdown 2 Christmas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Christmas Countdown & Widgets or Countdown 2 Christmas?

Countdown 2 Christmas is rated higher. Christmas Countdown & Widgets averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Countdown 2 Christmas averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Christmas Countdown & Widgets or Countdown 2 Christmas have ads?

Neither Christmas Countdown & Widgets nor Countdown 2 Christmas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Christmas Countdown & Widgets or Countdown 2 Christmas?

Christmas Countdown & Widgets ships an update every 12 months, and Countdown 2 Christmas every 2 months. Most recently, Christmas Countdown & Widgets was updated on September 12, 2026 and Countdown 2 Christmas on June 20, 2026.

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