Comparison

New Year Noisemaker Countdown vs Make Plans Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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/

About

Make Plans Live

Find local parties, concerts, festivals, and nightlife. Browse curated event listings with details like venue, time, and ticket links. Save and share events to plan your nights out and weekends.

Highlights
  • Discover local events
  • Browse by category
  • Get event details
  • Save events
  • Share events
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Discover the best events happening around you. Make Plans helps you find parties, concerts, festivals, and nightlife experiences in your city. Browse curated event listings, get event details, and never miss out on what's happening tonight or this weekend. Features: • Discover events near you with smart location-based search • Browse by category — music, nightlife, festivals, and more • Get event details including venue, time, lineup, and ticket links • Save events to your personal list • Share events with friends Whether you're looking for tonight's hottest party or planning your weekend, Make Plans is your go-to app for discovering live events and experiences.

Screenshots

New Year Noisemaker Countdown4 screens
Make Plans Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Make Plans Live at none against New Year Noisemaker Countdown's 3. New Year Noisemaker Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Make Plans Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for New Year Noisemaker Countdown against 5.0 for Make Plans Live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New Year Noisemaker Countdown ships an update every 9 days, Make Plans Live every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
New Year Noisemaker Countdown versus Make Plans Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew Year Noisemaker CountdownMake Plans Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperaGupieWareANDREI LIZARDI LANDRAU

Customer experience

New Year Noisemaker Countdown

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

Make Plans Live

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Make Plans Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is New Year Noisemaker Countdown free?
New Year Noisemaker Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Make Plans Live free?
Make Plans Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, New Year Noisemaker Countdown or Make Plans Live?
New Year Noisemaker Countdown and Make Plans Live are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do New Year Noisemaker Countdown or Make Plans Live have ads?
Neither New Year Noisemaker Countdown nor Make Plans Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, New Year Noisemaker Countdown or Make Plans Live?
New Year Noisemaker Countdown ships an update every 9 days, and Make Plans Live every 4 months. Most recently, New Year Noisemaker Countdown was updated on November 4, 2026 and Make Plans Live on October 31, 2026.

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