Comparison

New Year Countdown vs Christmas Day Countdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

New Year Countdown

Experience the magic of New Year's Eve daily with realistic fireworks and personalized backgrounds. Enjoy the countdown on your Apple Watch, mirror to your TV, and celebrate any occasion year-round.

Highlights
  • Realistic fireworks displays
  • Personalized backgrounds
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • AirPlay mirroring
  • Year-round celebration
  • Badge display
Features
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The ultimate New Year's Eve countdown is here! Whether you are preparing for 2027 or just love the magic of midnight, experience the thrill of the countdown anytime, anywhere with realistic fireworks on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. iPhone & iPad App Features: • Realistic Fireworks: Watch breathtaking displays with vibrant colors and hyper-realistic sound effects. • Custom Backgrounds: Choose from our festive pictures or use your own photos for a truly personal experience. • AirPlay to TV: Cast the countdown and fireworks to your big screen and make it the centerpiece of your party. • Year-Round Magic: Don't wait for December! Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion with festive fireworks. • Badge Display: Never miss a countdown moment with app icon badges. Apple Watch Features: • 100% Standalone: Leave your phone behind! Track the countdown independently right from your wrist. • Beautiful Animations: Experience spectacular firework displays optimized perfectly for the Apple Watch screen. • Festive Watch Faces: Choose from a variety of holiday backgrounds for your countdown screen. Download now and make every day feel like New Year's Eve! *Note: AirPlay requires a Wi-Fi connection and an Apple TV. See your device's manual or Apple's website for instructions on mirroring your device to a TV or monitor. ** Love the app? Please consider leaving a review and sharing it with family and friends! Your support means the world to us. ** We work hard to give you the best experience possible. If you have feature ideas or are experiencing technical issues, please contact us via the "App Support" button in the Information screen or by visiting our website. Thank you!

About

Christmas Day Countdown

Features
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Christmas Day Countdown is the most beautiful and engaging way to count down to Christmas. Feel the excitement build as you watch the days, hours, minutes, and seconds tick down to December 25. Designed to be cozy, festive, and fun, this app turns waiting for Christmas into part of the celebration. - Live Christmas countdown updated in real time - Multiple visual countdown styles to match your mood - Festive animations like snow, sparkles, and lights - Home screen and lock screen widgets for daily anticipation - Smart notifications so you never miss a milestone - Daily Christmas fun facts to keep the magic alive - Share beautiful countdown cards with friends and family - Celebrate milestone moments as Christmas gets closer - A special celebration when Christmas finally arrives Whether you check in every day or just glance at your widget, Christmas Day Countdown keeps the holiday spirit with you all season long. Perfect for families, kids, and anyone who loves the feeling of Christmas getting closer. Download now and start counting down to Christmas today.

Screenshots

New Year Countdown4 screens
Christmas Day Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Christmas Day Countdown at Free against New Year Countdown's $0.99. Christmas Day Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). New Year Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Christmas Day Countdown is free to download; New Year Countdown costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New Year Countdown ships an update every 10 months, Christmas Day Countdown every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
New Year Countdown versus Christmas Day Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew Year CountdownChristmas Day Countdown
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJS Digital Productions, Inc.Storq Labs BV

In-app purchases

None

New Year Countdown

No in-app purchases

None

Christmas Day Countdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is New Year Countdown free?
New Year Countdown costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Christmas Day Countdown free?
Christmas Day Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do New Year Countdown or Christmas Day Countdown have ads?
Christmas Day Countdown shows ads; New Year Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, New Year Countdown or Christmas Day Countdown?
New Year Countdown ships an update every 10 months, and Christmas Day Countdown every 2 days. Most recently, New Year Countdown was updated on September 25, 2026 and Christmas Day Countdown on October 12, 2026.

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