New Year Noisemaker Countdown vs New Year Countdown Animated
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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/
New Year Countdown Animated
This app provides a live countdown to the New Year with festive fireworks animations on your Apple Watch. Customize the display with various icon sets, colors, and time formats via a companion iPhone app.
- Live countdown to midnight
- Animated fireworks display
- Customizable colors and icon sets
- 12-hour or 24-hour time format
- Display date, battery, steps, and heart rate
- Companion iPhone app for customization
- Apple Watch face complication
Read full descriptionHide full description
Count down to the New Year in style! New Year Countdown Animated brings colorful fireworks over a glowing city skyline to your Apple Watch, with a live countdown to midnight on December 31. New Year Countdown Animated is an Apple Watch app with a festive fireworks animation and a big, easy-to-read countdown. It shows the days until the New Year, then switches to hours, minutes and finally the last seconds before midnight. Open it on your watch and feel the excitement grow every time you raise your wrist. FEATURES • Live New Year countdown: days, hours, minutes and seconds until midnight • Animated fireworks over a city skyline, which you can turn on or off • Time in an elegant festive font, in 12-hour or 24-hour format • Date, battery level, steps and heart rate, always at a glance • 5 icon sets for your stats • Pick any color for the date and stats CUSTOMIZE FROM YOUR IPHONE Open the app on your watch, then use the companion iPhone app to choose the icon set, the color, the time format and the fireworks animation. WATCH APP AND WATCH FACE New Year Countdown Animated is a watch app: the fireworks and the countdown show while the app is open on your Apple Watch. From the iPhone app you can also install a matching Apple photo watch face. It includes a countdown complication that opens the app with a single tap. You can also add the complication to your favorite watch face or to the Smart Stack. Tip: to keep the app on screen longer, open Settings on your watch, go to General, then Return to Clock, and choose After 1 hour. PERFECT FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE Whether you're hosting a party, celebrating with friends or just can't wait for the fireworks, keep the countdown on your wrist all through December and ring in the New Year on time. HELP AND SUPPORT The iPhone app includes a FAQ section with answers to common questions and a contact page if you need us. The More tab shows our other animated watch faces. REQUIREMENTS Apple Watch with watchOS 10 or newer, paired with an iPhone running iOS 17 or newer. Get ready for midnight. Happy New Year!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: New Year Noisemaker Countdown at 100% against New Year Countdown Animated's 0%. New Year Noisemaker Countdown also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). New Year Countdown Animated's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; New Year Countdown Animated costs $1.99 up front. New Year Noisemaker Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per year. New Year Countdown Animated asks for nothing beyond the download.
New Year Noisemaker Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of New Year Noisemaker Countdown's written reviews are positive against 0% of New Year Countdown Animated's.
New Year Noisemaker Countdown ships an update every 9 days, New Year Countdown Animated every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | New Year Noisemaker Countdown | New Year Countdown Animated |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | aGupieWare | Cristian Loloiu |
Customer experience
New Year Noisemaker Countdown
New Year Countdown Animated
In-app purchases
New Year Noisemaker Countdown
- Yearly Subscription$1.491 Year
- 1-hour TrialFree
- One-time Purchase$4.99
New Year Countdown Animated
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is New Year Noisemaker Countdown free?
Is New Year Countdown Animated free?
Which has better reviews, New Year Noisemaker Countdown or New Year Countdown Animated?
Do New Year Noisemaker Countdown or New Year Countdown Animated have ads?
Which is updated more often, New Year Noisemaker Countdown or New Year Countdown Animated?
Other comparisons















