# iHalloween Countdown vs Thanksgiving App

The clearest difference is rating: iHalloween Countdown at 4.8 against Thanksgiving App's 3.8. iHalloween Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Thanksgiving App's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.2). On price, ratings volume, 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 Thanksgiving App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iHalloween Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of iHalloween Countdown's written reviews are positive against 50% of Thanksgiving App's.

iHalloween Countdown ships an update every 10 months, Thanksgiving App every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHalloween Countdown | Thanksgiving App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihalloween-countdown/id334477838/reviews)** | [3.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thanksgiving-app/id914168798/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JS Digital Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012108950) | [Kulana Media Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/545200653) |

## 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 |


### Thanksgiving App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thanksgiving-app/id914168798)

Celebrate Thanksgiving with fun facts, a trivia game, and a countdown to the holiday. Features include a turkey cooking calculator and timer, plus the ability to design and send personalized greeting cards.

**Highlights:** Thanksgiving facts and history, Thanksgiving trivia game, Countdown to Thanksgiving Day, Turkey cooking calculator and timer, Design and send greeting cards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHalloween Countdown free?

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

### Is Thanksgiving App free?

Thanksgiving App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iHalloween Countdown or Thanksgiving App?

iHalloween Countdown is rated higher. iHalloween Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Thanksgiving App averages 3.8 from 14 ratings.

### Do iHalloween Countdown or Thanksgiving App have ads?

Thanksgiving App shows ads; iHalloween Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, iHalloween Countdown or Thanksgiving App?

iHalloween Countdown ships an update every 10 months, and Thanksgiving App every 15 months. Most recently, iHalloween Countdown was updated on October 27, 2026 and Thanksgiving App on October 24, 2026.

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