# Christmas Countdown + Carols Piano

> Lifestyle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id404926657](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id404926657)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id404926657`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Michael Hoereth
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (349 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4
- **Last updated:** 2016-10-03
- **First published:** 2010-11-30
- **Size:** 8.11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/christmas-countdown-carols-piano/id404926657)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.pentabyte.de/applications/iOS/XMas/](http://www.pentabyte.de/applications/iOS/XMas/)

## Description

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!

## Rankings

- #83,134 — Overall

## Review summary

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 However, frequent issues center on outdated software with little recent updates, songs locked behind unlocks, and countdown glitches.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- App appears outdated with little to no updates for years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

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