# The Snow Clock vs Countdown 2 Christmas

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown 2 Christmas at none against The Snow Clock's shown. Countdown 2 Christmas also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). The Snow Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Snow Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown 2 Christmas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Snow Clock against 5.0 for Countdown 2 Christmas. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown 2 Christmas has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Snow Clock ships an update monthly, Countdown 2 Christmas every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Snow Clock | Countdown 2 Christmas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-snow-clock/id1621049248/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-2-christmas/id6443569783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goro Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/412448991) | [Daniel TenEyck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145890976) |

## What reviewers say

### The Snow Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-snow-clock/id1621049248)

Experience a calming visual and auditory environment with falling snow and a ticking clock. Interact with the screen to customize settings and remove advertisements for a more immersive relaxation experience.

**Highlights:** Falling snow animation, Ticking clock sound, Adjustable settings, Ad removal option, Relaxation aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | 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 The Snow Clock free?

The Snow Clock 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, The Snow Clock or Countdown 2 Christmas?

The Snow Clock and Countdown 2 Christmas are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do The Snow Clock or Countdown 2 Christmas have ads?

The Snow Clock shows ads; Countdown 2 Christmas does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Snow Clock or Countdown 2 Christmas?

The Snow Clock ships an update monthly, and Countdown 2 Christmas every 2 months. Most recently, The Snow Clock was updated on June 1, 2026 and Countdown 2 Christmas on June 20, 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.*