Winter Holiday Challenge

Vibecode App Creator Challenge II
Winter Edition

Build a holiday-themed native iOS Swift app and compete for a chance to win Vibecode credits

Prizes

2nd Place$50in Vibecode credits2
1st Place$250in Vibecode credits1
3rd Place$25in Vibecode credits3
About the Challenge

The second Vibecode App Creator Challenge is officially underway. You are invited to build an app (one per person) and compete against your fellow Vibecode creators for a chance at multiple awards, including $250 in credits for first place.

This round, build a holiday-themed native iOS app in Swift. Keep it lightweight and focused, and prioritize creativity, clarity, and usability over complexity. The app should feel seasonal and easy to demo.

Advent countdown with a home-screen widgetSnowball fight mini-gameSecret Santa organizerGift budget and wishlist trackerHoliday recipe timer with hapticsWinter mood journal

The Road to Winners

  1. Live now
    Submissions Open
    Build now, submit anytime, and edit until the deadline
  2. Office Hours
    Ansh Nanda & Vishal Dubey (in Discord)
    Monday, Dec. 14, 2026 (4-6 PM PST)
    Offering advice but won't build for creators
  3. Deadline
    Submissions Close
    Monday, Dec. 21, 2026 (Midnight PST)
    Edit or resubmit your entry until then
  4. Shortlist
    Finalists Are Picked
    Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 (Morning PST)
    Our forward-deployed engineering and support team shortlists the best apps
  5. Judging
    Live Review And Winners Announced (in Discord)
    Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 (10 AM PST)
    Ansh Nanda and Vishal Dubey will review the shortlisted apps live and announce winners in Discord
Theme
Holiday

A holiday-themed native iOS Swift app. Think mini-games, widgets, planners, trackers, or traditions that make the most of the iPhone.

Rules
  • One app per person
  • Must be a native iOS app built in Swift
  • Must be holiday-themed
  • Submit before the deadline (Dec. 21, 2026, Midnight PST). You can edit until then
  • Follow and share our Instagram, Discord, and X
  • Follow both Ansh Nanda and Vishal Dubey on YouTube
  • Tell the story: share how you built your app, what going native on iOS was like, and what you made, and tag it #VibecodeHolidays2026
  • Engagement on your posts earns bonus extra credit
  • Paste links to at least 2 different social posts in the form before submitting

Judging Criteria

Prompt Adherence

Is it a native iOS Swift app that fits the holiday theme?

Clarity / UX

Is the app easy to understand and use? Clean interface?

Usefulness / Fun Factor

Is the app enjoyable or useful? Does it deliver value?

Execution Quality

Is the app well-built and polished? Free of major bugs?

Description Alignment

Does the app match what you describe in your submission?

Creativity

Does the app show originality and creative thinking?

FAQ

Submit Your Entry

Select your holiday-themed native iOS Swift app and submit it to the challenge

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Questions? Join the Discord and ask during office hours or reach out to the team.

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