# Christmas Countdown & Widgets vs Christmas Countdown 2026

The clearest difference is update cadence: Christmas Countdown 2026 at fortnightly against Christmas Countdown & Widgets's every 12 months. Christmas Countdown 2026 also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 3). Christmas Countdown & Widgets's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, 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 Christmas Countdown 2026 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Christmas Countdown & Widgets against 4.4 for Christmas Countdown 2026. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Christmas Countdown 2026 has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Christmas Countdown & Widgets ships an update every 12 months, Christmas Countdown 2026 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Christmas Countdown & Widgets | Christmas Countdown 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-and-widgets/id1486721856/reviews) | **[4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-2026/id6755392213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 334 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hitendrasinh Gohil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015294305) | [Nicolas Gustavo Melian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777868675) |

## 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 |


### Christmas Countdown 2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-2026/id6755392213)

Track every moment until Christmas with a festive countdown. Features home screen widgets, customizable counting options, and beautiful holiday animations. Perfect for anyone eager to celebrate the magic of the season.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget countdown, Count down by days, hours, minutes, or sleeps, 10 festive Christmas backgrounds, Falling snow animation, Customizable countdown modes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Christmas Countdown & Widgets free?

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

### Is Christmas Countdown 2026 free?

Christmas Countdown 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Christmas Countdown & Widgets or Christmas Countdown 2026?

Christmas Countdown 2026 is rated higher. Christmas Countdown & Widgets averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Christmas Countdown 2026 averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do Christmas Countdown & Widgets or Christmas Countdown 2026 have ads?

Neither Christmas Countdown & Widgets nor Christmas Countdown 2026 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Christmas Countdown & Widgets or Christmas Countdown 2026?

Christmas Countdown & Widgets ships an update every 12 months, and Christmas Countdown 2026 fortnightly. Most recently, Christmas Countdown & Widgets was updated on October 24, 2026 and Christmas Countdown 2026 on October 24, 2026.

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