these are the best Christmas apps and games

The shopping streets are lit up, and it’s time for the Christmas tree, fun, good food and… apps; Christmas apps that is. With the Christmas season ahead, DroidApp has listed several applications, which are indispensable during the Christmas season! The overview consists of both Christmas games and Christmas apps for Android.

Christmas apps and games for Android

Christmas music is already playing on the radio stations, so we cannot be left behind. In the Google Play Store you can find thousands of applications and games, including of course apps for Christmas.

With this handy list you don’t have to search for apps and games yourself, we have done that for you. In the overview you will find apps and games for Christmas. If you miss one that you really need to download, let us know in a comment and we’ll add it!

Tip: still need inspiration for (small) gifts? Read our 15 best gift ideas from DroidApp.

Google Duo

This year we will have to celebrate Christmas in a different way due to the corona virus. You can use various apps to still have family and friends ‘close by’. Let your family and friends download Google Duo. With this app you can video call each other. With several extra options and possibilities you can take a picture of each other and there are also some functions available for children. You can have group conversations with up to 32 people!

Zoom

Another app that we have all used a lot this year is Zoom. This application is not only useful for business, but also with family and friends. Just like with Google Duo, you can use Zoom on both the smartphone and the computer. You can share files, chat and of course talk to your friends and family and see them at the same time.

Google Santa Tracker

With Google Santa Tracker you can do everything. An option is added every day, thanks to the advent calendar that can be found in the app. Google Santa Tracker contains numerous mini-games, interesting information about, for example, Santa Claus and you can watch videos. Furthermore, from December 24 you can see exactly where Santa is at that moment. You can also look for Santa Claus through a kind of Pokémon Go game.

Christmas Countdown

The countdown to Christmas can be done in style with the cheerful Christmas Countdown app. This application gives you time until Christmas arrives in a winter style. In addition, the application gives you animated snow and you can open a compartment in the advent calendar every day with a beautiful wallpaper.

The app is completely ad-free. In the premium version you will also find three widgets, you get more backgrounds and more music.

Christmas Radio – Xmas

Of course there is ‘Skyradio – The Christmas Station’. With the Xmas Radio app you can listen to dozens of different radio stations that all play Christmas music. From the more than 100 Christmas radio stations you can choose your own genre, think of classical, lounge, rock or country Christmas music. This week an update appeared with even more radio stations.

Santa’s homestead

An entertaining and well-reviewed Christmas game is Santa’s Farm. In this game you visit Santa in his farm in the North Pole. You help Santa with various activities such as making cookies and candies. You also help with making packages for the children and you receive letters from all over the world.

Albert Heijn – Appie

The Appie app from supermarket Albert Heijn was updated with an update last year for the holidays. This makes putting a tasty Christmas dinner on the table a lot easier. At the moment it is not yet possible to create a personal Christmas menu, like last year, but you can view many specific holiday recipes in the app.

Christmas Wallpapers

In the app Christmas Wallpapers dozens of backgrounds can be found that you can set as wallpaper. With the wallpapers from this app you get your smartphone completely in Christmas style.

Christmas Ringtones

With the Christmas Ringtones app, you can now hear Christmas music when someone calls you or when you receive a new message. There is plenty of choice of ringtones and SMS sounds.

Christmas Photo Frames

Bring your photos into the Christmas spirit with the Christmas Photo Frames app. A beautiful Christmas frame, winter filter or any of the other countless effects to give your photo the real Christmas feeling.

Recipe maker

With the Recipe Maker app you have access to a wide range of recipes. For this, the app uses recipes from Allerhande (Albert Heijn) and Jumbo. You will also find hundreds of recipes that are ready within 15 minutes, and you can have 5 random recipes served. Recipe Maker also gives you inspiration for many other dishes, for the Airfryer, the wok, pasta, drinks, fish, salads or many other delicacies. If you are not very handy in the kitchen, you will also find different cooking techniques with extra explanation.

Christmas Gift List

With the Christmas Gift List application you can keep track of which gifts others have asked for, and which ones you still have to buy. You can also share your wish list with others and set a budget per person. To keep what you have bought secret from others, you can protect the application with a password.

ElfYourself

ElfYourself by Office Depot gives you the opportunity to create a personal video. You load five photos which are then transformed into an elf. Press let’s dance, and the result is a hilarious dance video with your friends or family.

Christmas Live Wallpaper Free

With the Christmas Live Wallpaper Free you have a beautiful live wallpaper of a luminous Christmas tree. If desired, you can supplement the background with the Christmas tree with a countdown, which indicates how long you have to wait until Christmas.

Sky Radio: The Christmas Station

Radio station Sky Radio is known as the Christmas station during the holidays. However, the Sky Radio application has a separate ‘transmitter’ where you can enjoy Christmas music all day long. From Mariah Carey to Youp van ‘t Hek, from Wham to Band Aid pass by.

Angry Birds Seasons

Angry Birds comes in various themes, Seasons is one of them. Angry Birds Seasons has numerous winter levels where the angry birds have to chase the green pigs. Angry Birds Seasons now has more than 500 levels, which will keep you entertained for hours with this game. You can of course also play other games to get through the holidays; such as Candy Crush or Traffix.

Christmas Sweater Watch Face

Do you own an Android Wear smartwatch? Then the application Christmas Sweater Watch Face is an app not to be missed. This application turns the watch face of your smartwatch into a real, traditional Christmas sweater. More Christmas tips for your smartwatch? Then also read Christmas: 6 wintery Android Wear watch faces for your smartwatch.

Have you found an interesting Christmas app or game that is not in this list? Let us know by leaving a comment below this post! Are you curious about whether it will be a white Christmas or whether the sun will shine? Read our comprehensive weather app test 2020.

Post first published: December 7, 2014
Last updated with new content: December 12, 2020