Lickety Split:

Lickety Split:

Kids' Timer

25 ratings
35 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 12, 2011
  • May 5, 2026

Features

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About

This app transforms daily chores into engaging games for children using music and visual timers. It helps motivate kids to complete tasks like getting ready or cleaning up by making time tangible and fun, reducing the need for parental nagging.

Musical countdown timers
Animated hourglass visual
Gamifies daily tasks
Motivates dawdling children
Customizable timers with in-app purchase
Parent and educator developed
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What's New in Lickety Split

5.0.2

May 5, 2026

fix mute bug

1

In-App Purchases

$1.99

Full Upgrade

13 new timers or use your own song

User reviews

Love this app

We have used this almost every day since our little was two years old. He’s five now and still uses jt to get dressed and brush his teeth. Super fun music, we love the different languages, the best!

Brilliant

Works every time! Tidying up and brushing teeth are the ones we use the most. Highly recommend!

Love this app!

We have been using this app for the last 5 years and it’s so wonderful! My kids love it, I love it, and it is incredibly motivating for them. ♥️ we use it in conjunction with other motivational tools to help my ADHD kiddos complete their daily tasks. ♥️ highly recommend! We use it every day.

Amazing App

The kids love it! My littlest one has adhd and this keeps her focused. I don't know what I'd do without it.

For kids and adults

Bought this when the kids were little to motivate them. Worked great!!! The kids are now 9 & 14 I’m 56. We all participate and make it fun for the entire family.

Must have for kids. Highly recommend it. There is some kind of Nuro Assocation that the kids have with it that even if they don’t feel like putting their PJs on they do it anyway. Whatever the tasks it’s brilliant!!!
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FAQ

What does Lickety Split do?

Lickety Split is a musical timer app designed to make daily tasks and transitions fun for children. It uses accelerating classical music and an animated hourglass to encourage kids to complete activities like getting ready, cleaning, or brushing their teeth within a set time.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include built-in musical timers for common tasks, an animated hourglass for visual time tracking, and a gamified approach to encourage children. An in-app purchase allows for additional custom timers and the ability to use personal music selections.

How much does Lickety Split cost?

The app is free to download and use with its standard timers. There is an optional in-app purchase that unlocks additional features, such as creating custom timers of any length and selecting songs from your own library.

What age group is Lickety Split for?

This app is ideal for preschoolers and early elementary school-aged children. It's developed by parents and educational technologists to help children aged roughly 3-8 years old manage their time and transitions more effectively.

How can this app help with daily routines?

The app helps by turning potentially tedious tasks into engaging games. By using music and visual cues, it motivates children to complete routines like getting dressed, cleaning their room, or preparing for meals without constant parental reminders, making transitions smoother.