Christmas really is the most magical time of the year – and for excited kids, the wait for the big day can feel endless! So why not turn all that eager anticipation into some fun, screen-time-with-a-purpose, and download one of these 7 fun free apps for Christmas countdown.
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We’re a bit partial to a good seasonal app around here, and the countdown to Christmas is the perfect excuse to enjoy some festive fun each day in December.
#1. Christmas Countdown
Count down the days until Christmas with a fun snowy countdown, and unwrap a little gift every day of Advent!
- Choose from different themes, featuring Santa and his reindeer, Christmas trees, and even a snowman.
- Enjoy classic Christmas music including Deck the Halls and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
- Watch falling snow on the countdown screen.
- Open a new gift every day of December in your advent calendar – you’ll get a beautiful Christmas-themed HD image you can set as your wallpaper, plus some ideas to help you get in the Christmas mood.
And bonus – no ads on the app.
Download free for Android and iOS.
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#2. Sleeps to Christmas 2
Sleeps to Christmas 2 is a countdown to Christmas with animated Christmas characters and a soundtrack of popular Christmas songs, all included for free.
Watch Santa and Snowman laugh, see the Christmas Elf make a toy for you, and meet the cute gingerbread man who proves irresistible. Shake your device to ring the sleigh bells. The app is free, with the option of in-app purchases.
Download free for iOS.
#3. Christmas Countdown!
The Christmas Countdown! app keeps you updated on how many days, hours, minutes, seconds – and even heartbeats – there are until Christmas Day.
There are multiple “time-modes” including counting down the total weeks, nights, hours, minutes, total seconds or heartbeats until Christmas.
Choose between 6 characters to keep you company while watching the countdown, from Santa Claus to a Skater, and listen to Christmas songs while the time creeps closer to Christmas.
Download free for iOS.
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#4. Christmas Countdown 3D Scene
This app features a 3D golden Christmas tree made from stars. A double-tap on the tree plays carols, which you can scan through with another single tap, double-tapping again to turn them off.
Tap twice on the screen to listen to Christmas songs, and if you tap the number of days, it bursts into fireworks – giving a fun, explosive Christmas countdown.
Download free for iOS.
#5. Christmas Carols Countdown
The Christmas Carols app lets you listen to Christmas songs and sing along, getting you in the mood for this wonderful and magical time of the year – an entire Christmas orchestra in your pocket! So stick on the Christmas jumper, get into the Christmas spirit, and enjoy watching the countdown while listening to the most beautiful and popular Christmas carols.
Download free for Android.
#6. Christmas Tale
Christmas Tale brings the joy of Christmas and the festivities of the holiday season together in this interactive story. Packed with gorgeous graphics and sound effects, young kids will experience Santa, the elves and the excitement of Christmas through a beautifully written story combined with engaging activities both children and their parents will love.
Features a countdown to Christmas, plus fun and educational activities on every page.
Download free for iOS.
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#7. Christmas Countdown
This Christmas Countdown App counts down the time left until Christmas Day, showing the remaining months, days, minutes and seconds. There’s also a Christmas Quote of the Day and a Christmas Wish List option.
Download free for Android.
Lots more festive ideas in our Christmas Fun section – including games, crafts, recipes and lots more too!
Over to you now – have you used any of these Christmas countdown apps? Or is there another one you’d recommend? Tell us in the comments below.
FAQs about Christmas countdown apps
What is a Christmas countdown app?
A Christmas countdown app is a phone or tablet app that tracks the days, hours and sometimes even minutes left until Christmas Day, often with fun extras like animated characters, carols, advent calendars or daily surprises.
Are these apps really free?
Yes – all the apps listed here are free to download. Some, like Sleeps to Christmas 2, offer optional in-app purchases if you want extra features, but the core countdown experience is free.
Do Christmas countdown apps work on both Android and iOS?
Most of the apps above are available on either Android or iOS, and a couple are available on both. Check the download link under each app to see which platform it supports.
Are these apps suitable for young children?
Many of these apps, such as Christmas Tale, are designed with young kids in mind, combining a countdown with stories and simple activities. As with any app, it’s worth having a quick look together before handing over the device.
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- Browse our Christmas Fun section for more festive ideas
Save these ideas for later
Not ready to download an app tonight? Bookmark this page or share it with the family so you’ve got it handy when December rolls around.
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