# Advent App vs Polar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Advent App at 75% against Polar's 0%. Advent App also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (226 vs 4). Polar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Advent App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Polar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Advent App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Advent App has 226 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Advent App's written reviews are positive against 0% of Polar's.

Advent App ships an update every 10 days, Polar every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Advent App | Polar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advent-app/id756869205/reviews)** | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polar/id1442151309/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PINTUMO UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/531781739) | [Aequilibrium Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779932617) |

## What reviewers say

### Advent App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advent-app/id756869205)

Create and share personalized digital Advent calendars. Add videos, songs, vouchers, or quotes to each door. Fill and update your calendar at your own pace, with optional reminders to keep you on track.

**Highlights:** Personalize doors with video, song, or quotes, Digital calendar, fill and update anytime, Optional daily fill reminders, No account creation needed, Share via custom link (WhatsApp, SMS, mail), Share with unlimited recipients

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Ad-Free Calendar | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Pro Calendar | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and create
- 🎁 Fun and thoughtful gift
- 💖 Loved by recipients
- 🌟 Great for customized advents
- ✨ No ads (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Link doesn't work in groups
- 💸 Charged even when advertised as free
- 😔 Many users report it doesn't open
- ❌ Videos/YouTube not working
- 💰 Unexpected costs for gifting

**Reported bugs**

- Internal service error screen
- Calendar not working on Facebook groups
- App won't open
- Link doesn't work when posted in Facebook groups
- Days not opening even after the date has passed

**Requested features**

- Landscape version for iPad
- Ability to add videos from phone
- Change number patterns/designs
- Allow calendars for other months/year-round use
- Save work when not on the app


### Polar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polar/id1442151309)

Experience a whimsical winter with augmented reality snowflakes. Draw intricate paper cuts and watch them float, connect with users globally, and share the holiday spirit.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality snowflakes, Collaborate globally, Draw paper cuts, Track snowflake journeys, Create unlimited snowflakes, Share with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Advent App free?

Advent App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Polar free?

Polar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Advent App or Polar?

Advent App is rated higher. Advent App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Polar averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Advent App or Polar have ads?

Advent App shows ads; Polar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Advent App or Polar?

Advent App ships an update every 10 days, and Polar every 3 days. Most recently, Advent App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Polar on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*