# Countdown  ‎ vs Christmas Countdown 2026!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Christmas Countdown 2026! at 86% against Countdown  ‎'s 34%. Christmas Countdown 2026! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and device support (4 vs 2). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 766). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Christmas Countdown 2026! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Christmas Countdown 2026! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 766, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Christmas Countdown 2026!'s.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Christmas Countdown 2026! every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Christmas Countdown 2026! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.6 (766 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-2026/id725440538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 766 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **86.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [UAB Target Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/353426805) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726)

Visually track upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Set timers for vacations, concerts, or anniversaries using your own photos, music, and phrases. Share your progress with friends and family.

**Highlights:** iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, Home Screen Widgets, Customizable Background Photos, Personalized Music & Fonts, Calendar Event Integration, Count Up from Past Events, Event Reminders

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium - 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Countdown Premium - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Countdown app with customization
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos
- ⏱️ Counts down in various units
- 🎉 Exciting for upcoming events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Resets countdown settings
- 📱 Widget not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Countdown not displaying correctly
- Widget not loading properly
- Purchased premium features not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to have multiple countdowns
- Option to repeat countdown events
- Countdown widget on home screen
- Improved sharing capabilities


### Christmas Countdown 2026!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-2026/id725440538)

Experience the festive spirit with daily Christmas quotes and ambient music. Enjoy enchanting snowfall effects and discover inspiring words from great figures as the holiday approaches. Now available on Apple TV for a wider festive experience.

**Highlights:** Daily Christmas quotes, Ambient Christmas music, Snowfall effects, Apple TV compatibility, Inspiring quotes from notable figures

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎄 Keeps me in the Christmas spirit
- 🎁 Provides daily Christmas quotes
- ⏰ Accurate countdown to Christmas
- 🎶 Includes festive background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Widget is sometimes off by a day or two
- 📺 Excessive ads that interrupt the experience
- 🎨 Limited customization options (music, background)

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown sometimes displays incorrect number of days
- App crashes when trying to view the daily quote

**Requested features**

- Add minutes and seconds to the countdown
- Introduce mini-games or interactive elements
- Allow users to save and share their favorite quotes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Christmas Countdown 2026! free?

Christmas Countdown 2026! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or Christmas Countdown 2026!?

Christmas Countdown 2026! is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Christmas Countdown 2026! averages 4.6 from 766 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Christmas Countdown 2026! have ads?

Both Countdown  ‎ and Christmas Countdown 2026! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or Christmas Countdown 2026!?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Christmas Countdown 2026! every 6 months. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Christmas Countdown 2026! on September 1, 2026.

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