Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Countdown to New Year
  • Countdown to Christmas
  • Portrait and landscape orientation
  • Snowfall and color animations
  • Customizable snowflakes and backgrounds
  • Switch between countdown and clock
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Year Countdown4 screens
New Year Noisemaker Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Year Countdown versus New Year Noisemaker Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYear CountdownNew Year Noisemaker Countdown
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien BUETaGupieWare

Customer experience

Year Countdown

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

New Year Noisemaker Countdown

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Year Countdown

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

New Year Noisemaker Countdown

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$1.491 Year
One-time2
  • 1-hour TrialFree
  • One-time Purchase$4.99

Questions

Is Year Countdown free?
Year Countdown costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is New Year Noisemaker Countdown free?
New Year Noisemaker Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Year Countdown or New Year Noisemaker Countdown?
New Year Noisemaker Countdown is rated higher. Year Countdown averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while New Year Noisemaker Countdown averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Year Countdown or New Year Noisemaker Countdown have ads?
Neither Year Countdown nor New Year Noisemaker Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Year Countdown or New Year Noisemaker Countdown?
Year Countdown ships an update every 12 months, and New Year Noisemaker Countdown every 9 days. Most recently, Year Countdown was updated on October 15, 2026 and New Year Noisemaker Countdown on September 16, 2026.

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