Comparison

New Year Countdown 2023 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

New Year Countdown 2023

This app helps you track the time until the New Year holiday. It provides detailed countdown information in various units like seconds, minutes, hours, and days. Enjoy the festive anticipation with its easy-to-use interface and customizable countdown modes.

Highlights
  • Countdown timer for New Year
  • Display time in seconds, minutes, hours, days
  • Easy to use interface
  • New countdown widget
  • Two countdown modes
  • Touch screen to change mode
Features
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Do you like the New Year? Always look forward to this holiday, its presents, joy and atmosphere? Counting down for the precious moment? Our application is all you need! ► You may get information either about the total time left or have it in seconds, minutes, hours, days. ► You just have run the app and you get detailed information on how long you will have to wait. • Very easy to use • All new countdown widget • Two modes of the Countdown • Just touch the app icon and enjoy! Some Tips: - Touch the screen to change countdown mode

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

New Year Countdown 20233 screens
New Year Noisemaker Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: New Year Countdown 2023 at none against New Year Noisemaker Countdown's 3. New Year Countdown 2023 also leads on ratings volume (245 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). New Year Noisemaker Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price 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

Both are free to download. New Year Noisemaker Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per year. New Year Countdown 2023 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Year Countdown 2023 has 245 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of New Year Countdown 2023's written reviews are positive against 100% of New Year Noisemaker Countdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New Year Countdown 2023 ships an update every 13 months, New Year Noisemaker Countdown every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
New Year Countdown 2023 versus New Year Noisemaker Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew Year Countdown 2023New Year Noisemaker Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (245 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings245 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro VynokurovaGupieWare

Customer experience

New Year Countdown 2023

All ratings244 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral13.6%
Negative13.6%

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

New Year Countdown 2023

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 New Year Countdown 2023 free?
New Year Countdown 2023 is free to download, 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, New Year Countdown 2023 or New Year Noisemaker Countdown?
New Year Noisemaker Countdown is rated higher. New Year Countdown 2023 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while New Year Noisemaker Countdown averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do New Year Countdown 2023 or New Year Noisemaker Countdown have ads?
Neither New Year Countdown 2023 nor New Year Noisemaker Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, New Year Countdown 2023 or New Year Noisemaker Countdown?
New Year Countdown 2023 ships an update every 13 months, and New Year Noisemaker Countdown every 9 days. Most recently, New Year Countdown 2023 was updated on November 1, 2026 and New Year Noisemaker Countdown on November 4, 2026.

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