# Christmas Countdown 2026! vs Christmas Planner.

The clearest difference is rating: Christmas Countdown 2026! at 4.6 against Christmas Planner.'s 4.3. Christmas Countdown 2026! also leads on ratings volume (765 vs 251) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Christmas Countdown 2026! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Christmas Planner. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Christmas Countdown 2026! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 765 and 251 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Christmas Countdown 2026!'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Christmas Planner.'s.

Christmas Countdown 2026! ships an update every 6 months, Christmas Planner. every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Christmas Countdown 2026! | Christmas Planner. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (765 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-2026/id725440538/reviews)** | [4.3 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-planner/id1133468344/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **765** | 251 |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 84.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UAB Target Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/353426805) | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Christmas Planner.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-planner/id1133468344)

Organize your holiday gift-giving with a dedicated app. Create detailed gift lists, set budgets, track purchase progress, and manage recipients. Never forget a gift or overspend again with this easy-to-use organizer.

**Highlights:** Gift list creation by recipient, Budgeting per person, Track gift status (idea, purchased, wrapped), Shopping list by store, Christmas Day countdown, Passcode protection, Dropbox backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Christmas Countdown 2026! free?

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

### Is Christmas Planner. free?

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

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

Christmas Countdown 2026! is rated higher. Christmas Countdown 2026! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 765 ratings, while Christmas Planner. averages 4.3 from 251 ratings.

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

Both Christmas Countdown 2026! and Christmas Planner. show ads.

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

Christmas Countdown 2026! ships an update every 6 months, and Christmas Planner. every 7 months. Most recently, Christmas Countdown 2026! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Christmas Planner. on November 6, 2026.

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