Christmas Countdown: Santa is a seasonal countdown and holiday activity app for iPhone and iPad. It shows the time remaining until December 25 using the device clock, with an Advent calendar, holiday surprises, games, and a personal wishlist stored on the device. The latest version adds greeting cards that users can personalize, holiday wallpapers, and offline games such as memory matching, jigsaw puzzles, and spot-the-difference. The app also offers a countdown widget and optional reminders, and supports English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese. The developer says the app does not require an account or cloud sync, and Advent progress and wishlist data stay on the phone. The US App Store lists it as free to download with advertising and no in-app purchase section. It requires iOS 15 or later and supports iPhone and iPad; the Mac compatibility listing requires macOS 12 or later on Apple silicon.
Christmas Countdown: Santa
Christmas Countdown: Santa counts down to December 25 and includes an Advent calendar, holiday games, greeting cards and a private wishlist.
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What it does
- View a live countdown to Christmas with days, hours, minutes, and seconds.
- Open daily Advent calendar content, including seasonal surprises, quizzes, and puzzles.
- Personalize Christmas greeting cards, browse holiday wallpapers, and play offline games.
- Keep a private wishlist on device and add a countdown widget or optional reminder.
A good fit for
- Families and individuals who want a simple Christmas countdown with daily seasonal activities.
- People who want offline holiday games, cards, wallpapers, and a private gift wishlist.
Worth knowing
- Requires iOS 15 or later; it is focused on the Christmas season and contains advertising.
- The US App Store lists a free download with no in-app purchases. The Mac compatibility listing requires an Apple silicon Mac running macOS 12 or later.
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on the app’s official listing and reviewed information.
What is Christmas Countdown: Santa used for?
Christmas Countdown: Santa counts down to December 25 and includes an Advent calendar, holiday games, greeting cards and a private wishlist.
What can you do with Christmas Countdown: Santa?
View a live countdown to Christmas with days, hours, minutes, and seconds. Open daily Advent calendar content, including seasonal surprises, quizzes, and puzzles. Personalize Christmas greeting cards, browse holiday wallpapers, and play offline games. Keep a private wishlist on device and add a countdown widget or optional reminder.
Who is Christmas Countdown: Santa designed for?
Families and individuals who want a simple Christmas countdown with daily seasonal activities. People who want offline holiday games, cards, wallpapers, and a private gift wishlist.
What should you know before downloading Christmas Countdown: Santa?
Requires iOS 15 or later; it is focused on the Christmas season and contains advertising. The US App Store lists a free download with no in-app purchases. The Mac compatibility listing requires an Apple silicon Mac running macOS 12 or later.
What does Christmas Countdown: Santa cost?
Free to download. Free to download and use; the US App Store lists advertising and no in-app purchases.
Which platforms support Christmas Countdown: Santa?
Greatooly's reviewed app information lists iOS.
Researched from official sources; this is not a hands-on review. Last checked 2026-11-10.
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