# iHalloween Countdown vs Christmas Countdown Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: iHalloween Countdown at none against Christmas Countdown Tracker's shown. iHalloween Countdown also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1). Christmas Countdown Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iHalloween Countdown sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and Christmas Countdown Tracker sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Christmas Countdown Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHalloween Countdown has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iHalloween Countdown ships an update every 10 months, Christmas Countdown Tracker every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHalloween Countdown | Christmas Countdown Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihalloween-countdown/id334477838/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-tracker/id6468989529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JS Digital Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012108950) | [Tramboliko Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/887812129) |

## What reviewers say

### iHalloween Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihalloween-countdown/id334477838)

This app provides a real-time countdown to Halloween with spooky themes and immersive visuals. Enhance your experience with an annual subscription for custom backgrounds, music, and more.

**Highlights:** Real-time countdown, Spooky themes, AirPlay integration, Customizable backgrounds, Halloween music soundtracks, Background slideshow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per year |


### Christmas Countdown Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-tracker/id6468989529)

This app helps you track the days and exact time remaining until your favorite holiday. Customize your countdown with festive characters and save special moments. A premium version offers classic Christmas songs.

**Highlights:** Holiday countdown timer, Customizable characters, Save images and videos, Classic Christmas songs (Premium), Two date options for countdown

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove all the advertisement | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Christmas songs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all the designs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full pack purchase | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHalloween Countdown free?

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

### Is Christmas Countdown Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iHalloween Countdown or Christmas Countdown Tracker?

Christmas Countdown Tracker is rated higher. iHalloween Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Christmas Countdown Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iHalloween Countdown or Christmas Countdown Tracker have ads?

Christmas Countdown Tracker shows ads; iHalloween Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, iHalloween Countdown or Christmas Countdown Tracker?

iHalloween Countdown ships an update every 10 months, and Christmas Countdown Tracker every 13 months. Most recently, iHalloween Countdown was updated on November 1, 2026 and Christmas Countdown Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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