Calmly. relax. It’s cheap. 3 words no one ever said about Christmas helps. With that in mind, here’s our guide to the best Christmas apps for iPhone and Android in 2022.
With any luck, they’ll help you zone out long enough, so when you come, it’s all over. Hmm Glimpse For turning a turkey into coal and completely forgetting to buy someone a present.
christmas countdown
When planning for Christmas, it’s pretty important to remember when Christmas actually is. Children (and many adults) can get very cranky when you insist that it’s okay to celebrate on the 28th, so this handy tool will help you remember your big day.
Get the Christmas Countdown for android When iOS (freedom)
Todoist
Drowning in a sea of Christmas errands, celebratory drinks and family gatherings? Let Todoist be your personal assistant this holiday season and manage your messy events in one easy-to-use app. Add events, sync to calendars and voice assistants, and enter important reminders. Or spend the whole week eating Quality Street from the comfort of your couch.
Get Todoist android When iOS (Free + IAPs)
moon pig
Tired of unpersonalized cards with mediocre photos and run-of-the-mill rhymes? Customize with Moonpig. Upload your celebration snaps to the template, type your greetings inside the card, and fling the results to your friends and relatives. Given that the last post is long gone in the UK (if you ordered after December 20th), you now have to do it digitally. Can be used to instantly send out celebratory cheers.
get the moonpig android When iOS (freedom)
gift star
Remember that year when you got 11 copies of Steve Jobs’ autobiography? Giftster is a private gift list system that allows anyone to enter their own wish list, rank items by how much they want them, and make sure duplicates are a thing of the past.
the Giftsterandroid When iOS (freedom)
carrot weather
Whether you’re at home or traveling, you need to know how the weather changes. Carrot offers a combination of predictions, customizations, and snarks that: No one wants to see your face anyway. It’s like Christmas cheer and his 50 Santas rolled into one of his. (On Android, weather forecastno snark, but keeps hyperlocal weather forecasts.)
Get carrot weather iOS (Free + IAPs)
google map
A cross-country trip to your in-laws’ home gets even less fun when you get lost along the way, and you realize that if you’re late, the ‘roasted turkey’ will likely be the highlight of the day. Revel in being able to download local area chunks for by-turn directions and throw that useless road map in the trash.
Get a Google Map of android When iOS (freedom)
santa radio
We don’t want people arguing over what to listen to this Christmas, so fire up Santa Radio to take that kind of decision-making out of everyone’s hands. . What’s more, tapping on the grinning Santa makes him funny and angry. no no no no! Stop pushing my face! (For Android try christmas radio.)
get santa radio iOS (freedom)
kitchen story
Epicurious contains every recipe known to mankind, but Kitchen Stories is better, despite its streamlined selection. Make Christmas lunch less stressful with our handy step-by-step guide, complete with photos and videos. Great for knowing when to spoil the turkey or burn the ice cream.
Get The Kitchen Story Of android When iOS (freedom)
cocktail flow
There will come a time when you come in the daytime TRUE I need a drink. Perhaps the sprouts actually caught fire, or the Christmas tree fell on Grandma. But it’s not just about reaching for Jin. Create seasonal drinks with Cocktail Flow’s. Festive options such as winter chill and jingle juice are also available.
get the cocktail flow of android When iOS (Free + IAPs)
Heads up!
It’s a pre-technology game where you guess who you are by holding a piece of paper with your name on your forehead and asking questions. But now it’s on your phone – flipping the device over and zooming through the card deck is super fast.
get Heads up! for android (free) and iOS (£1.79)
photo collage
You’re enjoying the festivities, but halfway through your 17th Mince Pie, you realize you forgot to send a card. Or invite half of your relatives. Just before you pass out on a turkey pile, stitch together a bunch of photos from your day, fill them with festive stickers, and email them lots of things to show that you care.
Get Pic College for android When iOS (Free + IAPs)
multi timer
For the Christmas chef who can’t get the timing right, the MultiTimer is a quality timekeeper that’s ready to save your roast. The app makes it easy to set up multiple custom timers that can be triggered with a tap. Once everyone’s full and snoozing on the couch, we might create what we call a “blissful hour of peace.”
Get Multitimer for android When iOS (Free + IAPs)
just dance now
This is the perfect festive game to excite kids and annoy parents. Via an Internet-connected screen and a smartphone that tracks movement, just dance now Did you play against friends around the world? Add grooves to over 700 songs. let goshould suit Disney-obsessed youngsters.
get just dance now for android When iOS and (Free + IAP)
zoom
If there’s one positive thing about COVID-19, it’s the normalization of video calling. Even for the annoying family who moved into the Australian sun and never kept their mouths shut. Zoom’s cross-platform nature lends itself well to catching up. Get 1 month Premium to unlock call limits. (Or don’t use that as an excuse to keep things short.)
get zoom android When iOS (freedom)
super megaworm vs santa saga
Aunt Beryl is drunk and attacking Tinsel. Your other half bought you only one sock. Random kids are painting on the wall with cranberry sauce.this is tremor Meet Santa with jingle bells, gore and giant robots. There’s nothing quite like Christmas.
get super megaworm vs santa saga for android (89p) and iOS (89p)
• Associated with: Christmas Gift Guide 2022
