# Fun Timer for Parents — Visual & musical countdown > Visual and musical countdown timer for children's tasks and routines. (iPhone/iPad app by Idea4e.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-timer-for-parents/id894516721 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Idea4e](https://appshunter.io/developer/603438259) - Category: Utilities, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.80/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 31 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish - Released: 2014-07-20 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-timer-for-parents/id894516721/reviews.md ## What is Fun Timer for Parents? Do you ever struggle to have your kid accomplish a task within given time boundaries? With Timer for Kids daily routines like cleaning, teeth brushing and dressing up become fun and competitive. You set the time duration and select favorite animal picture that will be slowly revealing during the countdown. Features - very simple to use - beautiful design - 11 animal pictures - 3 music themes - "Rewind" button to give your kid 20 seconds of additional time - "Forward" button to quickly decrease remaining time by 20 seconds - you can pick any picture from your photo library - works in background when you use other apps - "Share" button We created this Timer for Kids to make "5 minutes" sound less abstract for our own children. We found it extremely useful and we do hope that you will find it useful too. By the way, App Store reviews are very helpful to us. If you think that Timer for Kids is worthy, would you mind taking a moment to write a review? I really helps and we'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks! ## Key features - Visual countdown with revealing animal pictures - Musical themes for countdowns - Customizable animal pictures - Background operation - Rewind and Forward time adjustment buttons - Simple and beautiful design ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | REMOVE ADS | $9.99 | one-time | | ANIMALS AND MUSIC | $19.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 66) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-timer-for-parents/id894516721/reviews.md ### 1/5 — No sound *2022-12-07, version 1.34* No sound, I even paid for the full version ### 3/5 — I love the idea of it, but. . .. *2022-10-20, version 1.34* I need it to make sounds so it alerts when done in the background. I would also love if they allowed custom music selection. There’s a lot I like, but these two things leave me wanting a different app for those features. ### 1/5 — The Worst Music I ever heard *2020-03-06, version 1.34* I hated the music when the timer was up ### 1/5 — Not working *2019-11-24* I use this app at work and love it. Bought it for my phone and the music does not play. Super upset that I paid the extra money for the music and it won’t play. It’s only like $3 but money is tight and would like to get a refund. I’m giving it one star because it won’t let me send without giving a star. ### 3/5 — No sound although I paid for it! *2019-10-13* I need the sound! ### 1/5 — Music doesn’t play *2019-09-09, version 1.34* Why did I spend $2 for the music to not even play? Waste of money ### 2/5 — Can’t family share in app purchases but no way to purchase full app?!? *2019-08-13* I purchased this on our family’s old iPad to use to help the kids get ready in a timely manner for school in the mornings. The kids loved it, so I went ahead and upgraded to all the music and pics, so I could choose pics of my kids from the camera roll. Later I decided to add the app to my iPhone, and was able to download from the purchased apps section. The FULL app works on my phone. I recently decided to add it to my new iPad as the old ipad is getting a little sketchy. I was disappointed to find though that when I downloaded the app from “my purchases” it is only the lite version that works, with 1 song and 2 generic pictures. I don’t know why it worked when I downloaded it to my iPhone but not my new ipad. I also think it’s ridiculous that you can’t share in app purchases, but there isn’t a way I have found to purchase the entire app from the App Store. The full version of this app I would give 4 stars, the songs are a little cheesey, but fortunately can be muted. The toddler enjoys the animal pictures, and the big kids like pictures of themselves. It definitely helps them visualize how much time we have in the morning and how quickly they need to finish: eating, brush teeth, put on shoes, etc... But since the app sharing is so crummy I’m just giving it 2 stars. ### 1/5 — APP HAS NO SOUND *2019-04-17* I just purchased this app with all pictures and sounds for my class and it has no sound what so ever. I thought it was my phone so I reset my phone and it still did not work. All other apps in my phone play with sound just fine, however this one does not. ### 1/5 — No sound *2019-03-15, version 1.34* I paid for the animals and sound and there is still no sound. I want my money back ### 3/5 — Great Visual Timer *2019-03-05, version 1.34* I work with kids on the spectrum and they love this timer. 3 stars because it crashes when I try to open the camera and wish there was more music selection. Hopefully an upgrade in the works. ## Frequently asked questions about Fun Timer for Parents ### What does the Fun Timer for Parents app do? This app helps children complete tasks within set time limits. It uses a visual countdown with animal pictures that slowly reveal as time passes, accompanied by music. This makes daily routines like brushing teeth or cleaning up more engaging and less abstract for kids. ### What are the key features of this timer app? Key features include a simple and beautiful design, 11 animal pictures for the countdown, 3 music themes, a 'Rewind' button for extra time, a 'Forward' button to decrease time, the ability to use your own photos, and background operation. It's designed to be very easy for both parents and children to use. ### Is this app free to use? The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the basic functionality for free, with options to unlock additional features or content through purchases within the app. ### How does the visual countdown work? The app features a countdown timer where a chosen animal picture is gradually revealed as time elapses. This visual progress helps children understand how much time is left in an engaging way, making abstract time concepts more concrete. ### Can I use my own pictures with the timer? Yes, you can pick any picture from your photo library to be used in the visual countdown. This allows for further personalization, making the timer even more appealing to your child by using their favorite images. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.34 — 2018-03-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Improved sound settings. The sound in the app does not stop your device background music. You can now also control music and sound effects separately. ### 1.33 — 2018-02-15 Improved sound settings. The sound in the app does not stop your device background music. You can now also control music and sound effects separately. ### 1.32 — 2017-11-28 Update to support iOS11 ### 1.31 — 2015-11-30 We added: - 4 new cool animals! - "Forward" button to quickly decrease remaining time by 20 seconds - new "Share" button By the way, App Store reviews are very helpful to us. If you think that Timer for Kids is worthy, would you mind taking a moment to write a review? I really helps and we'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks! ### 1.3 — 2014-11-04 With Timer for Kids daily routines like cleaning, teeth brushing and dressing up become fun and competitive for your kids. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*