Christmas Countdown + Carols Piano

Name: Christmas Countdown + Carols Piano
Author: Michael Hoereth

By: Michael Hoereth

Lifestyle

Features & Capabilities

December can be a busy time. Keep track of how much time is left to get ready for Christmas with a festive countdown that appears on your home screen, the Today view, and your Apple Watch. Custom countdown dates are supported for flexible planning.

Pass the time by playing traditional Christmas carols on the built-in piano and tracking your learning progress with Game Center medals. Shake the piano for a Christmas Bell sound, manage a personal wish list, and decorate your greetings with an iMessage sticker pack. The app was featured on Adam Curry's Big App Show!

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment Games Education

By:

Michael Hoereth

Version:

3.4 Last updated: 2016-10-03

Version code:

841391212

Creation date:

2010-11-30

Compatible devices:

Size:

8.11MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,116,261 ▼ 1,026,481

Other rankings

#76 in countdown keyword 10 ▲ 20#80 in christmas keyword 9 ▲

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Developed by:

Michael Hoereth

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/eg/app/christmas-countdown-carols-piano/id404926657

User Reviews

The app combines a Christmas countdown with piano-style learning, widely praised for nostalgia, ease of use, and free core features. However, frequent issues center on outdated software with little recent updates, songs locked behind unlocks, and countdown glitches. Users also report unreliable widget/lock-screen functionality on newer iOS versions and limited support or guidance. In short, it’s a beloved concept with strong features, but its reliability and access problems detract from the experience.

Pros

Countdown to Christmas with days/hours/minutes/seconds
Piano learning and playing Christmas songs within the app
Free to use without requiring a paid upgrade
Longstanding, nostalgic app used for years
Fun bell sound and other small interactive features

Cons

Some songs are locked behind unlocks or paid access
App appears outdated with little to no updates for years
Countdown can glitch or stop (e.g., stops counting or shows wrong time)
Widget or lock-screen features are unreliable or not working on newer iOS versions
Limited or unclear support/contact options and lack of in-app instructions

Recent reviews

I love Christmas and it’s my favorite holiday.

by Th*****, 2026-02-21

Had this app for years in my widgets just to see how close we our to the Holidays. On iOS 18 this widget isn’t available. Last update was 8 years ago. Sad to let this app go now but it’s been a journey. Merry Christmas Everyone.😊🎄🎅🏻

by Un*****, 2024-11-12

Okay I really like when your in the app then shake your device it’ll make a bell noise, it’s just I don’t like that some songs are locked 🔒. Also add more songs!!! Flaws: MORE SONGS(ᗒᗣᗕ)՞ UNLOCK MORE TO PEOPLE WHO CAN’T PAY( .•́ _ʖ •̀.) Goodies: Fun bell noise! ♡´･ᴗ･`♡ Some of the songs¯\_(ツ)_/¯▼・ᴥ・▼