# Secret Santa Generator! vs Wedding Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Wedding Countdown Widget at 4.8 against Secret Santa Generator!'s 3.9. Wedding Countdown Widget also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 14). Secret Santa Generator!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wedding Countdown Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Secret Santa Generator! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wedding Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wedding Countdown Widget has 1.6K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Secret Santa Generator!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Wedding Countdown Widget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Secret Santa Generator! ships an update every 5 days, Wedding Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Santa Generator! | Wedding Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-santa-generator/id1493891129/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown-widget/id6443833581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Adam Cabral](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493891128) | [Zaffles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078438438) |

## What reviewers say

### Secret Santa Generator!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-santa-generator/id1493891129)

Effortlessly assign Secret Santas for groups without needing emails or phone numbers. Simply enter participant names, set exclusions, and reveal assignments. Perfect for hassle-free gift exchanges.

**Highlights:** Easy participant assignment, Block specific pairings, No email or phone required, Simple 3-step process, View your assigned recipient

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wedding Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown-widget/id6443833581)

This app helps you track the time until your wedding day with an elegant design and beautiful background images. It offers a home screen widget and daily notifications to keep you updated. You can also easily share your countdown with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Wedding day countdown, Home screen widget, Daily notifications, Beautiful background images, Easy sharing, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wedding Supporter/Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Wedding Supporter/Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Wedding Lifetime Supporter Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Lifetime Supporter | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Santa Generator! free?

Secret Santa Generator! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wedding Countdown Widget free?

Wedding Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secret Santa Generator! or Wedding Countdown Widget?

Wedding Countdown Widget is rated higher. Secret Santa Generator! averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Wedding Countdown Widget averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Secret Santa Generator! or Wedding Countdown Widget have ads?

Wedding Countdown Widget shows ads; Secret Santa Generator! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secret Santa Generator! or Wedding Countdown Widget?

Secret Santa Generator! ships an update every 5 days, and Wedding Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Secret Santa Generator! was updated on October 8, 2026 and Wedding Countdown Widget on October 17, 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.*