Christmas App Roundup 2014

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Christmas is a bit over a week away, and I’m sure that Santa’s elves are busy toiling away at gifts for everyone. But, if you are looking for a way to get a bit more holiday cheer in your day, why not check out some fun Christmas apps? I’ve made a list of some of the top Christmas apps for Android, iPhone and Windows phones! Check it out:

Santa Trackers

Christmas just wouldn’t be complete without a Santa tracking app! Here are a few of the best ones to pick from:
  • NORAD Santa Tracker – The North American Aerospace Defense Command tracks Santa every year and you can not only call 1-877-446-6723 on Dec. 24 or check their website, but they also have an app full of games and a live tracker! Download it for Android, iPhone or Windows.
  • Google Santa Tracker – This Android app provides a countdown to Santa’s liftoff as well as games and updates on where Santa is currently delivering gifts!
  • Santa Tracker; North Pole Command Center 3.0 – This iPhone app is available free or paid and provides games, Santa tracking and games.
  • SantaTrack – This Windows app provides a countdown to Christmas, location updates for Santa and Polar Alerts so you can be sure that he leaves on time!

Android Christmas Apps

  • Christmas Ringtones – If your phone is ringing and dinging off the hook, why not take advantage and celebrate the season with a fun Christmas ringtone? This app features a wide variety of options from classic Christmas tunes to funny or even techno ringtones!
  • Christmas Coloring Book – It can be hard to keep the little ones entertained during long waits in the shopping line at Christmas or on the ride to Grandma’s house, so this app could really come in useful. Color dozens of santa and reindeer images on your phone!
  • Christmas Facts – Break the ice with distant relatives and in-laws with these Christmas conversation starters!
  • Christmas Hymnal – Christmas hymns and songs are excellent for getting everyone in the holiday season, but if you’re like me and can’t ever remember the second verse of “Joy To The World” (I promise it has one) and other Christmas tunes then this app will come in handy!
  • Free Christmas List – If you’re a last minute shopper, then this handy app will help you keep track of who you still need to buy gifts for and help you keep to your budget!

iPhone Christmas Apps

  • Letters to Santa Claus – This free app allows your kids to write a letter to Santa digitally and send mittens, cookies or bells along with the message. Then, check back in an hour to see Santa’s response! This free version has ads, but you can purchase the app to see it without ads.
  • The Christmas List – This app is perfect for last minute shoppers to keep track of who you’ve got covered and how much you spent. You can add people from your contacts, track shipping status of gifts and more! App costs $2 on iTunes. Don’t want to spend the money? Check out this free alternative.
  • Christmas – This creatively named app provides miscellaneous Christmas-themed entertainment including music, wallpapers, jigsaw puzzles and a Christmas countdown to get you in the holiday spirit!
  • Christmas Coloring Book – Keep the kids entertained and in the Christmas spirit with this fun coloring app! Would be even better on an iPad, but the range of choices and the simplicity is pretty good. I believe you can also draw your own image and color it.
  • Santa Fun Games – This app is just a series of fun mini games themed for Christmastime including a Snowball Shoot, Catch Santa, Santa’s Cookies and more. This would be excellent to keep the kids entertained on a long drive, with a multitude of choices!

Windows Phone Apps

  • Christmas Bells – Play Christmas or any other tunes on festive bells in this fun app.
  • Christmas Present List – Designed with last minute shoppers in mind, this app can help you be sure you don’t leave anyone off your list and helps you maintain a budget. It also provides a handy Christmas countdown so you know how long you can procrastinate!
  • Christmas Coloring Pages – Color a variety of holiday images including a gingerbread man, a snowman, an elf and even Santa in this fun kids app!
  • ABC Christmas Alphabet game – Encourage your child to learn the alphabet and improve their writing skills with this Christmas-themed alphabet drawing app.
  • Christmas Dash – Help Rudolph qualify for the reindeer games in this fun platformer dash game where you jump to avoid obstacles.
Do you have a favorite Christmas app? Share it with us in the comments!]]>

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  1. Telestar on December 15, 2014 at 9:42 am

    You can make cool video greeting cards composed of a video of yourself and a Santa or snow man animation with Minimation iPhone app:
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minimation-video-animated/id943855993?mt=8