# Christmas Countdown

> Holiday Cheer on your screen

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id325476623](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id325476623)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id325476623`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nicole Hankinson
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (868 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.03
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2009-08-21
- **Size:** 124 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/christmas-countdown/id325476623)
- **Website:** [https://www.ngdevelopment.org](https://www.ngdevelopment.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://ngdevelopment.org/privacypolicy.html](http://ngdevelopment.org/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

Christmas Countdown keeps you posted on exactly how long until Christmas. It displays a real-time countdown with hours, minutes and seconds, updates the app badge daily, and can play Christmas music from your library or a preset list.

Personalize the experience with multiple backgrounds (Snowman, Santa, Reindeer or your own photo), adjustable snowflakes, speed and size. Double-tap to open options, and use the built-in watch app and widgets. Some premium features require a subscription, and privacy policy and EULA links are provided.

## Rankings

- #58,594 — Overall
- #41 — christmas

## Review summary

Christmas Countdown is praised for its simple, reliable countdown, strong customization, and cross‑device support (Apple Watch and Home Screen widget). Major drawbacks revolve around premium gating and pricing, with many users citing widget access, paywalls, and occasional subscription issues as the downsides.

### Pros

- Long-time trusted countdown used for years.
- Simple, unobtrusive, and reliable countdown UI.
- Rich customization options (colors, snow shapes/speed, rainbow snow, background photos, and custom music).
- Apple Watch app support and Home Screen widget availability.
- Festive, cute visuals that enhance the holiday mood.

### Cons

- Premium features gating, especially the Home Screen widget, requiring a subscription and limiting access for some users.
- Price changes from a lifetime purchase to an annual subscription, seen as a sneaky move by some users.
- Features behind paywalls (e.g., custom backgrounds) and widget access requiring purchase.
- Premium access issues where subscriptions don’t unlock features or work as advertised.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id325476623)