Best Simple Festivities Apps & Games

175+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Out of 175+ simple festivities apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Simple Festivities

Big Day Lite - Event Countdown#2

Big Day Lite - Event Countdown by whatisid

Track your big days on widgets
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.0😊(34 ratings)
Free
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Easily track important upcoming events with visually appealing widgets for your home screen. Customize backgrounds with your own photos and enjoy a simple, intuitive interface. Get timely reminders and share your special days with friends.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🖼️ Ability to add custom background image
  • 💡 Counts up after event has passed
  • 🕰️ Useful for tracking important dates

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited to only one countdown event in free version
  • 🔀 Difficulty rearranging/sorting multiple events
  • 🔍 Lack of detailed countdown information (hours, minutes, seconds)
Countdown Star (Ad-Free)#3

Countdown Star (Ad-Free) by Joseph Merrill

Countdown/Count Up Event Timer
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(3.6K ratings)
$1.99
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Track time until or since important events with customizable timers. Set up countdowns for birthdays, holidays, and vacations, or count up from anniversaries and special dates. Share your event timers with friends and family.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Customizable backgrounds
  • 🚀 Simple and functional
  • 🎨 Nice visual design

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable widget functionality
  • 🔍 Limited event management options
  • 💰 Paid version doesn't import free version data

More Simple Festivities apps to explore

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Wriko
Wriko
Wriko
by 思瀚 麦
Free

Discover and share event planning inspiration for any occasion, from proposals to family gatherings. Find verified celebration plans, execution suggestions, and real-life examples to transform ordinary moments into special memories.

Celebration idea sharingEvent execution suggestionsReal-life case studies
🔧 Utilities
(56)
free with in-app purchases
5
Royal Crawl
Royal Crawl
Royal Crawl
by ROYAL CRAWL, LLC
Free

Discover new bars and enjoy a night out with friends. Check into venues, collect digital playing cards for a poker hand, and compete for prizes with the best hands of the night. Perfect for locals and visitors seeking a fun, interactive experience.

Bar hopping discoveryDigital playing card collectionPoker hand building
🎬 Entertainment
(169)
free
6
Happy Decoration!
Happy Decoration!
Happy Decoration!
Be a pastry chef!
Free

Tap and hold to artfully squeeze whipped cream onto cakes, avoiding obstacles. Choose vibrant colors to create delicious and visually appealing desserts that earn likes from virtual guests.

Tap and hold to squeeze creamAvoid macarons on cakesChange whipped cream colors
🎮 Games
(48)
free
7
Event Planner: Birthday, Party
Event Planner: Birthday, Party
Event Planner: Birthday, Party
Events Organizer & Countdown
Free

Organize any type of event, from birthdays to weddings, with this comprehensive planner. Track tasks, manage guest lists and budgets, coordinate vendors, and create event schedules. Collaborate with others and enjoy countdown widgets.

Task tracking and managementGuest list organizationEvent budget control
🌟 Lifestyle
(42)
free with in-app purchases
8
Occasions 3 - Reminders
Occasions 3 - Reminders
Occasions 3 - Reminders
Birthdays, Holidays & More
$2.99

Never forget important dates like birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays again. This app helps you track special events, set multiple custom alerts, and even send well wishes directly from your device. It offers seamless integration with your contacts and calendar, with options for customization and convenient access via widgets and Apple Watch.

Sync events with ContactsMultiple custom alerts per eventCategorized holiday selection
📊 Productivity
(2.3K)
free
9
Grandstand - Events & Guides
Grandstand - Events & Guides
Grandstand - Events & Guides
Event, Venue, & Group Guides
Free

Discover local events and year-round groups with detailed schedules, maps, and vendor information. Many listings offer interactive features like scavenger hunts, photo filters, and coupons.

Event discoveryGroup finderSchedules and maps
🎬 Entertainment
(5)
free
10
Countdown for Wedding,Vacation,Christmas,Graduation,Baby,Concert,Birthday
Countdown for Wedding,Vacation,Christmas,Graduation,Baby,Concert,Birthday
Countdown for Wedding,Vacation,Christmas,Graduation,Baby,Concert,Birthday
by Wonderland Labs
Free

Track the time remaining until your special events with precise countdowns. Personalize your countdowns with custom images and messages, and easily share your excitement with friends and family across social media platforms.

Precise countdowns (days, hours, minutes, seconds)Customizable background imagesPersonalized event messages
🔧 Utilities
(14)
free with in-app purchases
11
WWL Parade Tracker
WWL Parade Tracker
WWL Parade Tracker
NOLA Mardi Gras Parades
Free

Stay updated on Mardi Gras parades with real-time tracking for 2026. Never miss a float or a marching band again with this essential entertainment tool.

Real-time parade tracking2026 parade informationNOLA Mardi Gras focus
🎬 Entertainment
(44)
free
12
Eventime - Event Countdown
Eventime - Event Countdown
Eventime - Event Countdown
Track your favorite events!
Free

Easily track all your important events, from parties and concerts to movie releases and holidays. Never miss an upcoming event you're looking forward to with this intuitive countdown tracker.

Event countdown trackingExplore upcoming eventsCategorized event browsing
🌟 Lifestyle
(264)
free with in-app purchases
13
Bondit - Group Calendar
Bondit - Group Calendar
Bondit - Group Calendar
Share. Moments. Together.
Free

Easily manage shared events and milestones for couples, families, or friends. Keep track of all important group moments, from birthdays to hangouts, in one secure place. Plan, share, and cherish memories together.

Create and manage shared eventsTrack important group momentsPersonalized group reminders
🌐 Social Networking
(441)
free
14
Chinese Customs
Chinese Customs
Chinese Customs
by BABYBUS CO.,LTD
Free

Explore the traditions and festivities of Chinese New Year through interactive games and animations. Join characters for a family dinner, countdown to the new year, and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show. This app introduces children to a vibrant holiday and culture.

Family dinner simulationNew Year countdownFirework show
📚 Education
(116)
free with in-app purchases
15
National Day Widget
National Day Widget
National Day Widget
Aesthetic holiday calendar
Free

Discover and celebrate unique holidays every day with a customizable home screen widget. Learn interesting facts and traditions behind each unusual celebration, adding joy and curiosity to your routine.

Customizable home screen widgetCountless font and color optionsPersonalize with photos
🌟 Lifestyle
(37)
free with in-app purchases
16
LD Events
LD Events
LD Events
by Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC
Free

This app helps you celebrate family events and strengthen connections. It provides a platform to organize and share moments with your extended family.

Family event celebrationNourish connectionsOrganize family moments
🔍 Reference
(16)
free
17
Playdate: Events Made Easy
Playdate: Events Made Easy
Playdate: Events Made Easy
One App. All The Events.
Free

Discover and plan events effortlessly. Connect with friends to see what they're attending and make plans together. Explore local businesses and groups for new experiences, all in one place.

Discover events based on interestsConnect with friends and see their plansExplore local businesses and groups
🌐 Social Networking
(47)
free
18
HolyTracker
HolyTracker
HolyTracker
Discover Global Sacred Days
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Celebrate - سلبريت
Celebrate - سلبريت
Celebrate - سلبريت
Let's Celebrate - لنحتفل
Free

This app connects users with over 100 vendors for party planning, offering a wide range of packages, products, and services for various occasions. It includes a notification system to help users remember important celebrations.

Party planning toolConnect with 100+ vendorsPackages, products, and services
🛍️ Shopping
(35)
free
20
Ribbon
Ribbon
Ribbon
Make plans. Have fun!
Free

This app simplifies social planning by allowing users to see friends' events, search for activities and people, and merge personal calendars with social engagements. It helps manage invites, create new hangouts, and RSVP to events.

Plan events with friendsSee friends' eventsSearch events and people
🌐 Social Networking
(65)
free