📱 Smart Apps for a Smarter Christmas


Christmas isn’t just about the gifts under the tree – the right apps can make shopping, organizing, and celebrating easier (and more fun!). From finding the best deals to keeping the kids entertained, here are some of the smartest apps to make your festive season smoother and more joyful.

🛍️ Shopping & Deals

Find the best bargains and save money this Christmas with smart apps that track prices and uncover hidden discounts.

Amazon App

Amazon package icon with a smiley arrow

Shop, track deliveries, and manage wishlists directly from your phone – the easiest way to grab those festive bargains.

Rakuten

Purple background with a white letter 'R' and a stylized swoosh underneath

Earn cashback at major UK retailers like Argos, M&S, and Currys.

Honey (PayPal Honey)

Orange background with a white lowercase letter 'h' in the center.

Automatically finds and applies discount codes at checkout, saving you money on Christmas shopping.

VoucherCodes

Yellow background with a white circle containing a black check mark.

Access the latest UK-exclusive deals and vouchers across thousands of shops.

CamelCamelCamel (price tracker)

Three camel silhouettes in red, orange, and gray with the word 'camel' repeated three times in matching colors below

Get price-drop alerts and check the history of Amazon products before you buy.

Shopmium

Shopmium logo with pink text and a yellow crown above the letter S.

Get cashback on groceries and festive treats, plus freebies to enjoy this season.

🎁 Gift Planning & Organisation

Take the stress out of Christmas shopping by organising wishlists, managing Secret Santas, and keeping track of every present.

Giftster

Giftster logo with a stylized gift box and three people holding hands underneath.

Create and share gift wishlists with family – no more unwanted presents!

Todoist

To Doist logo with a red icon and the word 'todoist' in red text

Advanced task lists and reminders for gift buying and holiday prep.

Elfster

Logo with the word 'elfster' in lowercase white letters on a teal background.

Organize Secret Santa exchanges with smart randomization and wishlist integration.

GiftPlanner

App icon resembling a gift box with a gold ribbon and bow, and a small tag that says 'for you'

Manage your Christmas gift budget with a visual dashboard.

Any.do

Any.do logo featuring a blue hexagon with a white checkmark and the word 'Any.do' in black text

Keep all your shopping and gifting tasks organised in one app.

Christmas Countdown

Number 25 with Christmas gifts and snowflakes in background

Count down the days while keeping gift lists and tasks on track.

📱 Digital Cards & Communication

Send love, laughter, and invitations with these festive apps for digital greetings and fun holiday messages.

JibJab

JibJab logo in white text on a blue gradient background.

Create hilarious animated cards using family and friends’ faces.

Touchnote

Logo with the words 'TOUCH NOTE,' where the 'O' in 'TOUCH' is a blue heart symbol.

Send real printed cards and photo postcards directly from your phone.

Paperless Post

Logo with a bird illustration and the words 'Paperless Post'.

Design elegant digital Christmas cards and invitations.

Smilebox

The word 'Smilebox' in stylized cursive font.

Make slideshows, e-cards, and greetings with your holiday photos.

Canva

Canva logo with a circular gradient background from teal to purple and the word 'Canva' in white text.

Easily design customised festive e-cards and social posts.

GroupMe

App icon featuring a hashtag and a smiley face within a speech bubble

Stay connected with family and friends in group chats for holiday planning.

🎄 Holiday Traditions & Memories

Capture memories, coordinate family traditions, and relive the magic of Christmas year after year.

TimeTree

Five green leaves arranged in a star-like pattern

Share a family calendar to keep festive events in sync.

Shutterfly

Shutterfly logo on an orange background.

Turn holiday photos into keepsakes like books and calendars.

1SE (1 Second Everyday)

Icon of a stylized blue number one with white block elements and an orange element in the design.

Record one second each day to create a Christmas video memory.

Snapfish UK

A logo featuring a stylized fish with a large eye above the word 'Snapfish.'

Order personalised Christmas photo gifts and cards in the UK.

Pinterest

Pinterest logo with a red background and white 'P'

Save inspiration for holiday décor, recipes, and traditions.

FamilyAlbum

Logo for FamilyAlbum featuring a colorful stylized letter M and the text 'FamilyAlbum' underneath.

Privately share holiday photos and videos with loved ones.

🌟 Local & Social

Discover festive events, connect with your community, and make the most of local Christmas fun.

Eventbrite

Eventbrite logo in orange with stylized 'e' icon.

Find and book Christmas markets, concerts, and festive activities.

Facebook Events

Facebook logo inside a calendar icon

Discover seasonal fairs, shows, and gatherings in your area.

Nextdoor

Icon of a white house against a green background.

See what’s happening nearby and share holiday recommendations.

Dice

Logo of the word 'DICE' in white letters on a black diamond-shaped background.

Book tickets for Christmas concerts, shows, and unique experiences.

Meetup

Pink Play-Doh with a white letter 'm' in the center.

Join groups hosting Christmas parties, dinners, and events.

Yelp UK

Yelp app icon with a pink background and a white starburst logo

Read reviews to find the best festive dining and entertainment spots.

📦 Smart Delivery & Tracking

Never miss a delivery – these apps keep all your Christmas parcels in one place with real-time updates.

Amazon App

Amazon logo with a black square background and a curved orange arrow underneath a lowercase white 'a'.

Track your Amazon UK orders in real time.

Shop App

Purple app icon with the word 'shop' in white lowercase letters.

Automatically imports order details from email and provides live tracking.

Royal Mail App

Royal Mail logo with a crown above and red background.

Monitor UK post, schedule redelivery, and find local collection points.

DPD UK

A white 3D cube logo on a red background

Get accurate delivery times and reschedule parcels on the go.

ParcelTrack

Icon of three stacked cardboard boxes inside a blue circle

Track multiple couriers in one app with push notifications.

Evri (Hermes) UK

EVRi logo on a blue background.

Track packages, book parcel drop-offs, and manage returns.

🎶 Festive Atmosphere & Fun

Set the mood with music, mindfulness, and a touch of augmented reality to make your home feel truly festive.

Spotify

Green Spotify logo with black lines

Stream endless festive playlists, from classic carols to modern Christmas hits.

Philips Hue

The image displays the word 'hue' in colorful, lowercase letters with each letter in a different color: red, yellow, green, and blue, and the word 'PHILIPS' in blue capital letters below.

Sync smart lights with festive colours and music.

Apple Music

Music note icon with gradient pink and blue colors

Curated festive playlists and exclusive holiday releases.

Calm

Blue app icon with the word "Calm" written in white script

Relax with Christmas meditations and soothing holiday sounds.

YouTube Music

Red circle with white play button in the center

Discover live holiday performances and playlists.

Atmosphere: Relaxing Sounds

Icon featuring a lowercase 'a' with Wi-Fi signal lines radiating from it.

Create cosy Christmas soundscapes with fireplaces, bells, and snow.

🍴 Smart Cooking & Home

From festive feasts to cozy lights, these apps help you cook smarter and create a welcoming Christmas atmosphere.

Yummly

Yummly logo in orange text

Smart recipe app with personalized meal planning, festive ideas, and cooking timers.

Whisk

The word 'Whisk' in teal, stylized cursive font.

Turn online recipes into shopping lists instantly.

Tasty

Close-up of a pink frosted donut with colorful sprinkles, lemon slice, and bacon strips on a light blue background, with the word 'Tasty' in bold black letters.

Step-by-step video recipes for quick and creative Christmas dishes.

Kitchen Stories

Three white wavy lines on a yellow background, representing steam or heat.

Video-led cooking tutorials with timer and shopping list.

BBC Good Food

Logo with overlapping lowercase letters 'g', 'f', and 'g' in green.

Sync your smart lighting to music or create a cozy festive glow throughout your home.

Samsung SmartThings Cooking

A blue app icon with a white network diagram logo

Connects with smart ovens and fridges for guided cooking.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Fun & Kids

Keep the little ones entertained and add some holiday magic with apps made for kids (and the young at heart).

Heads Up!

Close-up of a person's eyes holding a sign that says 'Heads Up!'

Hilarious group guessing game for families.

PNP (Portable North Pole)

Logo with the letters P, N, P in colored blocks and a star, with the text 'Portable North Pole' underneath.

Send kids personalised video messages from Santa – magical and memorable.

Psych!

A person with blue eyes holding a blue sign that says 'PSYCH!'.

Trivia game with a funny twist, perfect for groups.

Google Santa Tracker

Santa Claus riding his sleigh pulled by reindeer across a full moon with a blue night sky background, featuring a 'Santa Tracker' label.

Interactive countdown with games, activities, and Santa’s journey on Christmas Eve.

Houseparty (Games)

Pink background with the word 'Houseparty' and a waving hand emoji

Play interactive games while video chatting.

Kahoot!

Purple app icon with bold white lowercase 'k' and an exclamation mark.

Create family quiz games to play together at Christmas.