# Gentle Timer: Visual Countdown — Pomodoro, study, focus & kids > Ad-free visual timer for focus, productivity, and kids' routines with customization. (iPhone/iPad app by JOHNNY LI.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-timer-visual-countdown/id6738017755 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [JOHNNY LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778905380) - Category: Productivity, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 332 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 806 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-11-23 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-timer-visual-countdown/id6738017755/reviews.md ## What is Gentle Timer? Gentle Timer turns ordinary waiting into a calm, happy little moment. Set a time, choose an adorable animated character, a dreamy background and soothing music — then relax and watch a friendly countdown carry you to the finish. Most timers feel cold and stressful. Gentle Timer is the opposite — warm, playful and beautifully animated, so brushing teeth, focusing, cooking, working out or winding down all feel a little better. THE MAIN EVENT: A TIMER YOU'LL ACTUALLY ENJOY • A big, friendly countdown with a cute character that glides across the screen as time ticks down — time you can SEE • Hundreds of animated characters, backgrounds and effects — dreamy scenes, sparkle trails and joyful completion celebrations • Calming music while it runs and a gentle chime when it ends — or play your own tracks from your music library, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music or Amazon Music • Kind encouragement along the way: "You've got this!" … "Almost there!" • Add or remove time on the fly, pause anytime, and follow along on your Lock Screen with Live Activities SO MUCH MORE INSIDE • Pomodoro — focus-and-break cycles that help you get real work done • Interval — work/rest rounds for HIIT and workouts, with 3-2-1 countdown beeps • Focus — open-ended focus sessions with task names and a history of your time • Multi-Timer — run up to six timers side by side • Presets — one-tap timers for brushing teeth, screen time, tidying up and more • Stopwatch — clean and simple, with laps • Breathing — guided four-phase breathing to slow down and reset • Tools — a counter, dice / coin / spinner, and a full scientific calculator MAKE IT TRULY YOURS • Pick characters, backgrounds, music, effects — and your Dynamic Island pet — for every mode • Draw your own characters and backgrounds — or turn any photo into one, right from your camera or library • Set your own encouragement messages, sounds and gentle haptics BUILT TO FEEL CALM No clutter. No pressure. No jarring alarms. Every detail is designed to lower stress instead of adding to it. LOVED BY • Parents & kids — brushing teeth, tidying up, screen-time limits, smooth transitions • Students — Pomodoro study sessions and focus tracking • Focused work — deep-work sprints and mindful breaks • Fitness — interval and HIIT training • Everyday life — cooking, naps, laundry, breathing and winding down FREE — NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTION Gentle Timer is free to download and use — every mode, plenty of characters, backgrounds and music, and no ads, ever. Love it and want more? One optional, one-time unlock adds the full collection plus the tools to create your own — pay once, keep it forever, never a subscription. Supports Family Sharing — one purchase covers your whole family. Download Gentle Timer on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch — and make your next minute a little more delightful. ## Key features - Visual countdown timers - Pomodoro focus sessions - Interval training timers - Multi timer support - Customizable backgrounds and music - Everyday utility tools ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Go Premium | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 39) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-timer-visual-countdown/id6738017755/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Good *2026-08-13* I love it. It is very fun. I recommend it the new version of it right now is actually very helpful than the last version. Like I said, I really recommend it get ### 5/5 — Cozy and Adorable *2026-07-05* This app is honestly so adorable. All the sounds, art, and functionality make it an absolute pleasure to use. It is smooth, snappy, and easy to read while maintaining its unique style. 1000% recommend this to anyone who wants a little extra happiness from a mundane activity like setting a timer. ### 5/5 — Y’all, what a BEAUTIFUL app!!!! *2026-05-18* It’s really something to see. I’m surprised everytime I use it (which is everyday) and take just a second to explore. It’s so whimsical and artistic and just all the good things. I could really use a huge dose of all the good things. Thank u for this absolute treat! No AI. No Kardashian or Britney, or women shaking last nite’s mozzarella sticks on their behind while being told that’s sexy, or dick photos….. just a really great app. Thanks again. ### 5/5 — Love It!!!😍😍😍😍 *2026-05-15* It has fun music 🎵 and is always fun to use! This is the best timing ⏱️ app in the WORLD 🌎!! ### 5/5 — Love It!!!😍😍😍😍 *2026-05-05* It has fun music 🎵 and is always fun to use! This is the best timing ⏱️ app in the WORLD 🌎!! ### 5/5 — Cute *2026-04-14* Cute visuals, which helps a lot if the timer is for something difficult, like gym sets. The clanging of the monkeys’ cymbals are a little quieter with this app. ### 5/5 — love it! *2026-03-05* colorful, fun, customizable- great timer! ### 5/5 — Developer response is good too! *2026-01-22, version 5.9* 5 stars now! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ### 5/5 — Recommended *2026-01-19, version 5.9* Great App to help get the kids to sleep, allows the kids to set a timer and follow the countdown to a fun character and tune. Frequent updates from the developer as well. ### 4/5 — pretty good app *2026-01-09* nothing wild or annoying. would be nice if there were more free options **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! I’ve added more free options in the latest update. Enjoy the extra choices! ## Frequently asked questions about Gentle Timer ### What does Gentle Timer do? Gentle Timer is a visual, ad-free application designed to aid focus, boost productivity, and manage children's daily routines. It offers various timer functionalities like countdown, Pomodoro, and interval timers, along with customization options and utility tools. ### What are the key features of Gentle Timer? Key features include visual countdown timers, Pomodoro focus sessions, interval training timers, multi-timer support, and a stopwatch with Live Activities. Users can also personalize timers with music from their library, photos as backgrounds, and custom themes and sounds. ### Is Gentle Timer free to use? The app is free to download and use, offering a range of features without advertisements. However, it does include in-app purchases for additional customization options or advanced functionalities. ### What kind of routines can I manage with this app? This app is perfect for managing a variety of routines, including study sessions, deep work, kids' chores and schedules, classroom activities, and workout or interval training sessions. Its visual nature makes it particularly helpful for children. ### What other tools are included in the app? Beyond its timing functions, the app includes several everyday utility tools such as a counter, a calculator (standard and scientific), a coin flipper, dice, a spinner, a random number generator, and a gentle breathing tool for mindfulness. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 11.8 — 2026-08-28 Pick a pet and it keeps you company while the clock runs — on your lock screen, in the Dynamic Island, and on the timer itself. Forty to choose from: koalas, seahorses, unicorns, dragons and a few friendly monsters. Tap yours and it throws a handful of sparkles across the screen. ### 11.7 — 2026-08-22 • More company for your countdown: 23 new pets — koalas, seahorses, unicorns, dragons and a few friendly monsters. Forty to choose from. • Your pet now sits on the timer wheel too, so you can watch it while you pick your time. ### 11.6 — 2026-08-15 Your pet now sits on the timer screen! • Pick a pet, give it a name, and watch it show up on your timer, Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Home Screen widget • Bug fixes ### 11.5 — 2026-08-10 Your pet now sits on the timer screen! • Pick a pet, give it a name, and watch it show up on your timer, Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Home Screen widget • Improved pet animations ### 11.4 — 2026-08-09 Your pet now sits on the timer screen! • Pick a pet, give it a name, and watch it show up on your timer, Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Home Screen widget • Crisper pet art ## Apps similar to Gentle Timer | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Lily pad - visual timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lily-pad-visual-timer/id6587564319) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Productivity | | [Lil Planner: Visual Schedule](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-planner-visual-schedule/id6448482826) | 4.9 (3,928) | Free | Productivity | | [Office Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/office-puzzle/id1590614090) | 3.8 (9) | Free | Productivity | | [Visual Countdown Pixel Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-pixel-timer/id6460258766) | 5.0 (7) | Free | Productivity | | [Countdown Visual Timer: Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-visual-timer-kids/id6474494320) | 4.6 (17) | Free | Productivity | | [Visual Countdown Timer Liquid](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-liquid/id1271515042) | 4.6 (683) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by JOHNNY LI - [Simple Stopwatch: No Ads](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stopwatch-no-ads/id6741702572) - [Gentle Start: Focus Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-start-focus-timer/id6767757117) All apps by JOHNNY LI: https://appshunter.io/developer/1778905380 ## Related topics [fun timers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fun-timers) · [little timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/little-timer) · [fun timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fun-timer) · [timers for kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/timers-for-kids) · [breath timer 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/breath-timer-2) · [kids timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kids-timer) · [timer for kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/timer-for-kids) · [apple watch timer kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/apple-watch-timer-kids) · [pomodoro timer countdown](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pomodoro-timer-countdown) · [apps for visual timers for kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/apps-for-visual-timers-for-kids) · [kid friendly timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kid-friendly-timer) · [stop watch timer kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/stop-watch-timer-kids) · [study timer countdown](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/study-timer-countdown) · [watch timer meditation](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/watch-timer-meditation) · [fun kids timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fun-kids-timer) · [countdown timer for kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/countdown-timer-for-kids) · [apple watch timer study](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/apple-watch-timer-study) · [visual timers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/visual-timers) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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