# Fun Timer appy-now — child friendly timer

> Child-friendly countdown timer with customizable images, sounds, and practical uses. (iPhone/iPad app by Nick Fielder.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-timer-appy-now/id909078165 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nick Fielder](https://appshunter.io/developer/849893419)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-08-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-timer-appy-now/id909078165/reviews.md

## What is Fun Timer appy?

Have fun with this child friendly timer. Watch as lots of fun, cute and interesting images are revealed as the timer counts down. 

Select from a range of 16 images and keep the little ones entertained, as they are uncovered. To make each countdown even more fun they end with their own unique sound to let you know the time is up.

Create your own personalised fun timers. Simply select add timer and choose a picture from your photos or capture a new image using the camera. Then record your own unique sound to play when the timer is up. 

Not just for fun. Use these timers in many situations with your children, for example when cooking, reading, doing homework, bedtime routines, transitioning between activities or at bath time. It’s also a fantastic tool for parents and child alike when using discipline techniques such as the ‘Naughty Step’ or ‘Naught Spot’.
 
An additional feature of our fun app is a specific setting to help children clean their teeth, with a 2 minute timer with 4 cycles of 30 seconds corresponding to which quadrant of the mouth to brush.
Personalise and save each timer by choosing the duration.

There are three bonus timers, Santa, Snowman and Rudolph the Reindeer that become visible only in November and December to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Images include: sheep, duck, tractor, dog, frog, rocket, toothbrush, teddies, clock, egg, airplane, car, boat, flower, and cow. You can even use your own photos for a more personalised touch.

For further information and more great apps, visit www.appy-now.co.uk.

## Key features

- Reveals fun images as timer counts down
- Unique ending sounds
- Personalized timers with own photos
- Record custom sounds
- Specialized timers for activities
- 2-minute teeth brushing timer
- Seasonal bonus timers

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-timer-appy-now/id909078165/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Fake time timer

*2021-06-07*

It was really hard to work and really confuseing

### 5/5 — Easy & fun

*2017-02-27*

Great little app, works perfectly. Good that you can create you're own timers. Kids love it

### 5/5 — Fun Timer

*2015-09-04*

Great tool for preschool time outs

## Frequently asked questions about Fun Timer appy

### What is Fun Timer appy-now?

Fun Timer appy-now is a child-friendly countdown timer that reveals fun images as it counts down. It ends with a unique sound and can be personalized with your own photos and recorded sounds.

### What kind of images can be revealed with Fun Timer appy-now?

Fun Timer appy-now offers a selection of 16 cute and interesting images, including animals, vehicles, and objects. You can also use your own photos or capture new ones with the camera for a more personalized experience.

### Can I record my own sounds with Fun Timer appy-now?

Yes, you can record your own unique sound to play when the timer is up, making each countdown even more personalized and fun.

### What are some practical uses for Fun Timer appy-now?

This timer is useful for various situations with children, such as cooking, reading, homework, bedtime routines, transitioning between activities, bath time, and discipline techniques like the 'Naughty Step'.

### Does Fun Timer appy-now have a timer for brushing teeth?

Yes, it includes a specific 2-minute timer designed to help children clean their teeth, with 4 cycles of 30 seconds to guide them through brushing different quadrants of their mouth.

### Are there any special timers for holidays?

Yes, Fun Timer appy-now features three bonus timers: Santa, Snowman, and Rudolph the Reindeer, which are only visible in November and December to add to the Christmas spirit.

### What devices does Fun Timer appy-now support?

Fun Timer appy-now is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Fun Timer appy-now updated?

The latest version of Fun Timer appy-now is 3.0, and it was last updated on May 30, 2018. This indicates it has not received recent updates.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 3.0 — 2018-05-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Changes required for GDPR (General Data Protrection Regulation) for users within the European economic area.
Bug fixes and support for iPhone X.

### 2.2 — 2016-03-08

Improvements to the user interface and bug fixes. Including a fix for the issue introduced by iOS9 which caused editing your own images to stop working correctly on the iPad.

### 2.1 — 2015-12-05

New built in Santa, Snowman and Rudolph the Reindeer timers become visible only in November and December to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Improvements to the handling of microphone permissions when recording your own sounds.

### 2.0 — 2015-08-31

You can now create your own personalized timer. Simply select add own timer and choose a picture from your photos or capture a new image using the camera. Then record your own unique sound to play when the timer is up. This new feature is a great way to get your child to create its own timer to transition from one activity to another. Hopefully with less tantrums at poor mum and dad!

### 1.1 — 2015-07-07

Added iPhone6  and iPad support, improved audio handling , effects and various bug fixes.

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## More apps by Nick Fielder

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All apps by Nick Fielder: https://appshunter.io/developer/849893419

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