Year Countdown vs New Year Noisemaker Countdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Year Countdown
This app provides a real-time countdown to the next year and Christmas. Customize the visual experience with animated snow, selectable snowflakes, and background frames. Easily switch between the countdown and a clock display with a double tap.
- Countdown to New Year
- Countdown to Christmas
- Portrait and landscape orientation
- Snowfall and color animations
- Customizable snowflakes and backgrounds
- Switch between countdown and clock
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Stop doing the maths to know what is the remaining time until 2026, and just enjoy the moment with Year Countdown ! Year Countdown displays you the countdown until 2026, and this in portrait and landscape orientations ! Year Countdown also displays you the countdown until Christmas ! No more headache for your holidays, and place to the fun ! Enjoy the countdown with nice snow fall and color animations; select a snowflake and a background frame according to your mood (or set them off) in the app settings! You can also Double tap the screen to switch between the countdown and the clock ! Check out many great iPhone and iPad apps at www.SEB-APPSTORE.com
New Year Noisemaker Countdown
Ring in the New Year with festive sounds and a countdown timer. Enjoy classic party noisemakers, a special New Year's song, and simulated fireworks. Unlock additional sounds and mixes with in-app purchases for an enhanced celebration.
- New Year countdown timer
- Classic blowout sound
- Party horn sounds
- Spinner sounds
- Ensemble of sounds ('the mix')
- New Year Song (Auld Lang Syne)
- Simulated fireworks
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This application will, * Display a countdown timer to the New Year, * Play the classic blowout sound, * Add a touch of jubilance by playing the lively sound of a party horn, * Spark amusement with the mind-bending spinner sound * Elevate the celebration with a harmonious ensemble of all the above instruments (aptly named "the mix"), and * Set the perfect festive mood with the timeless melody of the classic "New Year Song." What features are Free: * A Countdown timer to the New Year * The Happy New Year 2025 message on New Year's Day * Simulated fireworks that is displayed along with the New Year message once the countdown reaches zero * Summary: (Countdown Timer, Happy New Year Message, Fireworks) What features require an In-app purchase (There is a 1-hour Free Trial option available)**: * 6 unique party horn sounds (about 1-2 seconds each) * 6 unique party spinner sounds (about 1-2 seconds each) * 6 unique party blowout sounds (about 1-2 seconds each) * 2 mixes of the unique party sounds and song mentioned (about 30-68 seconds) * 2 instrumental version of Auld Lang Syne song (about 66-187 seconds) * Summary: (18 Party Sounds, 2 Party Sound Mixes, 2 Auld Lang Syne songs): ** The 1-hour Trial Option is NOT available 2 hours before midnight on New Year's Eve and in the 1 hour after midnight on New Year's Day. Three In-app purchase options: 1. A "1-hour Trial" options unlocks all the sounds, sounds mix and song mentioned above for one hour at no cost. 2. A "One-time Purchase" options includes all the free features and it unlocks all the sounds, sounds mix, and song mentioned above permanently. In addition, you will have access to all future app updates of this feature set at no additional cost. 3. A "Yearly Subscription" options includes all the free features and it unlocks all the sounds, sounds mix, and song mentioned above on a yearly basis. In addition, you will have access to all future app updates of this feature set as long as you renew your subscription. This option gives you access to the same feature set as the "One-time Purchase" options but at a lower cost but on a year-by-year basis (This will cost you more in the long run). This is a great choice if you decide that you will likely not renew your subscription for the next New Year celebration. The delightful specifics: * Dynamic Variety: When you opt to play the horn, blowout, or spinner, our app randomly selects one of three distinct sounds for each instrument, bringing the total to nine unique sounds for an engaging auditory experience. * Harmonious Ensemble with "The Mix": Selecting the mix option treats you to a precompiled tune that seamlessly weaves together the sounds of the blowout, horn, and spinner. Enjoy this celebratory blend for approximately thirty seconds, creating a vibrant and energetic ambiance. * Timeless Melody with "New Year Song": Opting for the "New Year Song" introduces an instrumental adaptation of the renowned "Auld Lang Syne" poem, allowing you to bask in the classic melody that resonates with the spirit of the New Year. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: New Year Noisemaker Countdown at 100% against Year Countdown's 33%. New Year Noisemaker Countdown also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Year Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume and ads 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
New Year Noisemaker Countdown is free to download; Year Countdown costs $0.99 up front. New Year Noisemaker Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per year. Year Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.
New Year Noisemaker Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Year Countdown's written reviews are positive against 100% of New Year Noisemaker Countdown's.
Year Countdown ships an update every 12 months, New Year Noisemaker Countdown every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Year Countdown | New Year Noisemaker Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastien BUET | aGupieWare |
Customer experience
Year Countdown
New Year Noisemaker Countdown
In-app purchases
Year Countdown
No in-app purchases
New Year Noisemaker Countdown
- Yearly Subscription$1.491 Year
- 1-hour TrialFree
- One-time Purchase$4.99
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