# Advent App vs Advent Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: Advent App at 4.6 against Advent Calendar's 4.0. Advent App also leads on ratings volume (226 vs 1). Advent Calendar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Advent App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Advent App has 226 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Advent App ships an update every 10 days, Advent Calendar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Advent App | Advent Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advent-app/id756869205/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advent-calendar-advent-maker/id6753888474/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.2% 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 | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PINTUMO UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/531781739) | [Lasse Virtanen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742412519) |

## 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


### Advent Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advent-calendar-advent-maker/id6753888474)

Create and share personalized advent calendars with photos, videos, and messages. A unique way to count down to special occasions, perfect for loved ones far away or for creating shared memories.

**Highlights:** Create custom advent calendars, Add photos, text, and videos, Personalize with animated snowmen, Share calendars via AirDrop, email, messaging, No login or account required, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Advent App free?

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

### Is Advent Calendar free?

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

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

Advent App is rated higher. Advent App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Advent Calendar averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Advent App or Advent Calendar have ads?

Advent App shows ads; Advent Calendar does not.

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

Advent App ships an update every 10 days, and Advent Calendar every 3 days. Most recently, Advent App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Advent Calendar on October 8, 2026.

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