# Christmas Countdown 2026! vs Countdown with widget

Christmas Countdown 2026! and Countdown with widget both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Christmas Countdown 2026!'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Countdown with widget's. Christmas Countdown 2026! also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Countdown with widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Christmas Countdown 2026! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown with widget sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Christmas Countdown 2026! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 766 and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Christmas Countdown 2026!'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Countdown with widget's.

Christmas Countdown 2026! ships an update every 6 months, Countdown with widget every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Christmas Countdown 2026! | Countdown with widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (766 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-2026/id725440538/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 766 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 27.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UAB Target Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/353426805) | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) |

## 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


### Countdown with widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747)

Create beautiful, customizable countdowns to or from important dates. Share live countdown websites with loved ones and add notes, to-do lists, and reminders. Enjoy your waiting experience with widgets and extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns in seconds, Add notes, to-dos, and reminders, Share live countdown websites, Customizable countdown decorations, Home and lock screen widgets, Thousands of premium wallpapers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ∞ Event Countdown timers | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown app + | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown days until - 365 | $14.99 | per year |
| Full access for 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Purchase Website for a single countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase all wallpapers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase premium Frames | $19.99 | one-time |
| Count down ∞ | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful countdown tool
- 🚀 Customizable backgrounds
- 👍 Great for events and holidays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🔒 Lack of offline functionality
- 🔒 Limited customization options without paying
- 🐛 Bugs with widget and countdown display

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues
- Trouble cancelling subscription
- Unexpected charges after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use own photos as backgrounds
- Improve widget functionality and display
- Add option to exclude weekends from countdown
- Expand selection of background images and themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Christmas Countdown 2026! free?

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

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

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

Christmas Countdown 2026! is rated higher. Christmas Countdown 2026! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 766 ratings, while Countdown with widget averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

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

Christmas Countdown 2026! shows ads; Countdown with widget does not.

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

Christmas Countdown 2026! ships an update every 6 months, and Countdown with widget every 5 weeks. Most recently, Christmas Countdown 2026! was updated on September 1, 2026 and Countdown with widget on September 22, 2026.

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