# Lickety Split: — Kids' Timer

> Musical timer app to gamify children's daily tasks and transitions. (iPhone/iPad app by Swirly Studios LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lickety-split/id455790177 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Swirly Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/439564834)
- Category: Lifestyle, Games, Family, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 126 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lickety-split/id455790177/reviews.md

## What is Lickety Split?

Tired of nagging your kids to get ready? Asking them 10 times to put away their toys? The Lickety Split Musical Timer turns daily tasks into a fun, beat-the-clock game. Accelerating classical music encourages dawdling kids to get going, while an animated hourglass counts down. The abstract concept of time becomes tangible for kids. 

The timer uses encouragement and the power of music to motivate children as they move through daily transitions. So, instead of nagging, grown-ups are free to champion their kids!
 
Developed by parents and educational technologists. Perfect for preschoolers, early elementary schoolers, and their grown-ups.  Built-in musical timers include: 

* Ready to leave the house in 5 minutes 
* Getting dressed 
* Getting ready for a meal 
* Cleaning one's room 
* Making one's bed 
* Brushing teeth (for a full two minutes) 
* Taking turns 
* Study Quietly 

In app purchase upgrade allows you to have additional timers or select a song from your library to create your own timer of any length!

## Key features

- Musical countdown timers
- Animated hourglass visual
- Gamifies daily tasks
- Motivates dawdling children
- Customizable timers with in-app purchase
- Parent and educator developed

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lickety-split/id455790177/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-05-10, version 5.0.2*

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!

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2024-05-18, version 4.0.5*

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

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2022-12-14, version 4.0.5*

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.

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2022-10-31, version 4.0.5*

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

### 5/5 — For kids and adults

*2022-06-17, version 4.0.5*

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!!!

### 5/5 — Lickety slipit

*2021-12-17, version 4.0.5*

I love this app I am still a kid but it helps me so much!

### 1/5 — I WANT MY MONEY BACK!!!

*2021-12-09, version 4.0.5*

I hate this app. I got it about 4 years ago, the first year it was working fine and looked great. BUT after the year I had to update the app to continue using it. I updated it and then IT LOOKED HORRENDOUSLY TRASH! I hate the new version! GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK OR ELSE!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

### 5/5 — Best app ever it has saved my life

*2021-12-03, version 4.0.5*

Thank you for creating this app it has cut down a lot of time and tantrums in my household

### 5/5 — Only thing that motivates my kids

*2021-11-23, version 4.0.5*

I can’t believe after a couple years there are only 9 reviews! We’ll here is # 10: I LOVE this timer. Yelling at my kids doesn’t work, but for some reason, Lickety Split Timer does. My daughter loves how there is a visual surprise reward if they beat the timer, I love the music. It’s just hands down the best timer for kids.

### 5/5 — Excellent motivator

*2020-05-11, version 4.0.5*

Fun, easy to use

## Frequently asked questions about Lickety Split

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.2 — 2026-05-05

fix mute bug

### 5.0.0 — 2026-04-30

Remove Angular

### 4.0.5 — 2020-02-02

improve translations across languages

### 4.0.3 — 2020-01-23

i18n

### 4.0.1 — 2019-11-24

HTML5

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