# E vs Christmas Countdown & Widgets

The clearest difference is rating: Christmas Countdown & Widgets at 4.3 against E's 2.9. E's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Christmas Countdown & Widgets sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

Christmas Countdown & Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

E ships an update every 6 weeks, Christmas Countdown & Widgets every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | Christmas Countdown & Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-minus/id933278113/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-and-widgets/id1486721856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Johnny Ixe](https://appshunter.io/developer/326568233) | [Hitendrasinh Gohil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015294305) |

## What reviewers say

### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-minus/id933278113)

Create visually stunning countdowns for special events directly on your widget screen. Enjoy dazzling animations and stylish fonts for a magical experience. Customize widget size to fill your screen with festive effects.

**Highlights:** Countdown to special days, Animated effects, Stylish fonts, Custom widget size

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Cute animations
- 🎨 Customizable appearance
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎁 Free to use
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚫ Black screen on launch
- ❌ Not working on newer iOS versions
- 📉 Outdated and unmaintained
- 🤷 Unclear instructions
- 😔 Disappointing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App opens to a black screen
- Does not work on iOS 11 and later
- Countdown is off by one day
- Random game ads appear
- Widget not appearing in notification center

**Requested features**

- Update for iOS compatibility
- Option to set custom dates
- More animation choices
- Font color customization
- Multi-countdown feature


### Christmas Countdown & Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-countdown-and-widgets/id1486721856)

This app helps you count down to Christmas with festive music and animated backgrounds. Share personalized greetings and decorate your device with charming widgets to keep the holiday spirit alive all year.

**Highlights:** Animated Christmas backgrounds, Countdown timer (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Pre-designed Christmas greetings, Customizable greeting templates, Christmas stickers, Customizable countdown widgets

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Users Weekly Subscription | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Candy Cane Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stocking Stuffer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Santa’s Helper | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Cheer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Santa Hug | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E free?

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

### Is Christmas Countdown & Widgets free?

Christmas Countdown & Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, E or Christmas Countdown & Widgets?

Christmas Countdown & Widgets is rated higher. E averages 2.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Christmas Countdown & Widgets averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do E or Christmas Countdown & Widgets have ads?

Neither E nor Christmas Countdown & Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, E or Christmas Countdown & Widgets?

E ships an update every 6 weeks, and Christmas Countdown & Widgets every 12 months. Most recently, E was updated on October 21, 2026 and Christmas Countdown & Widgets 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.*