# Christmas Countdown 2026! vs Bears Countdown

The clearest difference is price: Christmas Countdown 2026! at Free against Bears Countdown's $3.99. Bears Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Christmas Countdown 2026! is free to download; Bears Countdown costs $3.99 up front. Christmas Countdown 2026! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bears Countdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bears Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 766 and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Christmas Countdown 2026!'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Bears Countdown's.

Christmas Countdown 2026! ships an update every 6 months, Bears Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Christmas Countdown 2026! | Bears Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (766 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-2026/id725440538/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-countdown/id1536711520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 766 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UAB Target Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/353426805) | [Isuru Wanasinghe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536711522) |

## 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


### Bears Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-countdown/id1536711520)

Beautifully designed countdowns for important events like birthdays, anniversaries, and vacations. Features hand-drawn art, home screen widgets, and the ability to add notes and set intentions for future plans.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn bear artworks, Home screen widgets (iOS 14), Event notes for details, Past event history, Set intentions for future plans

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dragons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Apple | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vegan Milk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Envelopes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exam | $0.99 | one-time |
| Princess | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meditation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deliveries | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bears Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📆 Helpful for keeping track of events and important dates
- 🔍 Useful countdown feature
- 🎨 Wide variety of illustrations and themes
- 💰 One-time purchase for unlimited access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version (only 5 events)
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific illustrations
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Dates randomly shifting back by a day
- Widget not working properly on macOS Ventura
- Inability to scroll through months and dates on desktop

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set reminders for specific times
- Implement recurring event options (e.g., every 2 weeks)
- Allow syncing between devices
- Introduce a search function for illustrations
- Add support for Apple Watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Christmas Countdown 2026! free?

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

### Is Bears Countdown free?

Bears Countdown costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Bears Countdown is rated higher. Christmas Countdown 2026! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 766 ratings, while Bears Countdown averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.

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

Christmas Countdown 2026! shows ads; Bears Countdown does not.

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

Christmas Countdown 2026! ships an update every 6 months, and Bears Countdown monthly. Most recently, Christmas Countdown 2026! was updated on September 1, 2026 and Bears Countdown on September 23, 2026.

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