169+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Happy New Year is the household name in happy new year 2026, but it's far from the only option. We track 169+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | May 2026 |
| 2 |  | $0.99 | — | No | No | May 2026 |
| 3 |  | $0.99 | 1.0★ (1) | No | No | May 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.7★ (744) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 5 |  | $0.99 | — | No | No | May 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.7★ (1.2K) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free was $0.99 | — | No | No | May 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | May 2026 |
Enhance your iMessage conversations with animated stickers and effects. Express emotions and ideas in a fun style by peeling, sticking, resizing, and layering these festive New Year graphics over messages and images.
This app provides a real-time countdown to the arrival of the new year 2026. Easily share your excitement with friends and loved ones through iMessage stickers and social sharing features. Perfect for staying updated on the remaining time until the celebration, no matter where you are.
Create custom New Year's greetings and cards with a wide collection of festive photo frames and effects. Decorate your photos with stickers and text to send personalized wishes to friends and family.
Create festive New Year's content with a variety of frames, cards, and wallpapers. Decorate trees, play puzzles, and send greetings with customizable text and stickers. Track the countdown to the new year with this all-in-one celebration app.
Create stunning HD photo frame greetings for the new year. Apply over 30 photo effects to make your pictures more attractive and share them with loved ones via social media or save them to your gallery.
Create personalized New Year's Eve cards, send heartfelt messages, and enjoy festive games. Features a countdown to midnight and a card creator tool for unique designs. Perfect for celebrating the arrival of 2026 with loved ones.
Create personalized New Year and Christmas greetings with photo frames, video editing, and animated GIFs. Design custom cards and share festive wishes in multiple languages.
Create and share personalized New Year's greetings with a wide variety of wishes, customizable cards, and festive backgrounds. Add fun GIFs and inspirational quotes to spread joy and connect with loved ones.
Celebrate the New Year with a wide array of festive greetings, e-cards, quotes, and messages. Create custom wallpapers, generate memes, and share animated GIFs and images. Express your joy and positivity with this comprehensive New Year celebration companion.
Send New Year's wishes with special greetings and enjoy exciting fireworks sounds. Save your favorites and share them easily on social networks to celebrate with friends and family.
Track the exact time remaining until the New Year celebration with real-time countdowns in days, hours, minutes, and seconds. Customize your experience with festive wallpapers, animated fireworks, and New Year music. Share your countdown progress and discover inspiring quotes and wishes.
