# Visual Timer for Kids — Children Countdown

> Visual countdown timer for children that reveals a picture as time passes. (iPhone/iPad app by Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 1,457 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 94 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Canadian French, German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay and 12 more
- Released: 2020-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews.md

## What is Visual Timer for Kids?

Struggling to explain to your child what “5 minutes” really means?
Need a simple way to motivate kids to finish tasks on time — without stress?

Visual Timer for Kids turns time into something children can see.
As the visual timer runs, a picture is slowly revealed, helping kids understand how time passes in a calm and engaging way.

Perfect for daily routines like homework, cleaning up, brushing teeth, screen time, or quiet play.

Why Kids Love It — and Parents Trust It
● Makes abstract time concepts visual and easy to understand
● Helps children stay focused and motivated
● Reduces reminders, arguments, and time pressure
● Especially helpful for younger children and kids with ADHD

Key Features
● Visual countdown timer that reveals a picture as time passes
● 200 beautiful pictures designed for kids
● 25 background images to customize the experience
● 20 music themes including relaxing, acoustic, jazz, country, and rock
● 10 fun sound effects that play when time is up
● Add your own photos from the photo library
● Works in the background
● Notifications and alerts when the timer ends

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How does this app help kids understand time?
By showing time visually instead of just numbers, children can see how much time is left as the picture is revealed.

Is this app good for children with ADHD?
Yes. The visual progress, gentle music, and clear ending signal help improve focus and reduce overwhelm.

What can my child use this timer for?
Homework, chores, getting dressed, brushing teeth, screen time limits, reading, or quiet play.

Can I personalize the timer?
Yes. You can choose pictures, music, and even add your own photos.

Does the timer work when the app is not open?
Yes. The app works in the background and notifies you when time is up.

Is Visual Timer for Kids free?
The app is free to download and use, with optional premium features available via in-app purchase.

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If you enjoy the app, please leave a review on the App Store. Your feedback really helps.
Questions or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you.

Support Email: AppsForParents@gmail.com

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## Key features

- Visual countdown timer with picture reveal
- 200+ kid-friendly pictures
- Customizable background images and music
- Personalize with own photos
- Works in background with alerts
- Reduces time pressure and arguments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Special Offer - 1 Year | $19.00 | per year |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Months Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Timer for Kids Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Visual Timer for Kids?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Excellent tool to motivate
- 👍 Works well for kids on the spectrum
- 👍 Appealing visual and audio timer
- 👍 Useful app
- 👍 Great teaching tool
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Best app
- 👍 Nice App
- 👍 Visually Interesting
- 👍 So helpful
- 👍 Awesome!
- 👍 Great visual timer!
- 👍 Wonderful visual timer
- 👍 Helpful
- 👍 Easy and simple
- 👍 Best timer for my classroom!!!
- 👍 Love love this
- 👍 Best timer app!!
- 👍 Super cool timer
- 👍 Cute and functional

**Cons**

- 🔒 Wish there was more
- 🔒 Keine brauchbare Funktionen ohne bezahlen
- 🔒 It is a pretty good app with one annoying feature
- 🔒 I do not see an option for anything more than one minute
- 🔒 Sad
- 🔒 No free option any more, only free trial
- 🔒 Useful app, utterly unrealistic pricing expectations
- 🔒 Not worth it
- 🔒 You have to by all the pictures
- 🔒 Horrible
- 🔒 Zu teuer
- 🔒 If phone of does not ring
- 🔒 Good but expensive
- 🔒 Adjusting
- 🔒 Difficult to use, few choices, poor design
- 🔒 Unverschämter Preis

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sound doesn't work
- App crashes

**Most requested features**

- More app icon choices
- Free way of watching an ad or something to get at least a second character
- Automatic starting of the timer at the designated time with the picture covered
- Option for anything more than one minute

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Clock not accurate

*2026-06-22, version 1.1.10*

Loved the picture and the ability to do hours, minutes, and seconds. The time is not accurate though (went through 2.5 hours in about an hour) — can truly disappoint a child with that, but luckily they don’t really understand time yet (which is why I am giving not a one star, since it could still be useful).

### 5/5 — Great.

*2026-06-14, version 1.1.10*

Kids timer

### 5/5 — Great encouraging timer

*2026-03-02, version 1.1.8*

Fun for kids and helps parents!  Choosing animal picture helps engage the child.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2025-11-14*

This is an awesome app! It does everything I need in a countdown timer, and the sound and picture options make it fun and interesting without overcomplicating anything. I also love that you can customize it and add your own photos. The only minor wish I have is for a few more app icon choices, but that’s really just a small nitpick. Overall, it’s a fantastic app, and I’m really happy with it!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much, Bejan! We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the timer, customization options, and overall design. We really appreciate your thoughtful feedback—and your suggestion for more app icons is a great one! 😊⏳📸

### 1/5 — Wish there was more

*2025-10-07, version 1.1.2*

It’s always a red panda my daughter says.  Wish there was a free way of watching an ad or something to get at least a second character.

### 5/5 — This app is amazing I can set timers, but the ones are locked. You can’t do.

*2025-09-02*

Like I can’t believe it so good but there’s a three day trial

**Developer response:** Thank you, Mynaeve! We're glad you enjoy setting timers with the app. Just to clarify, some features are part of the premium version, which includes a free trial so you can try everything out before deciding. We really appreciate your support! ⏳😊

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-08-29, version 1.1.1*

Works well for kids on the spectrum

### 1/5 — Keine brauchbare Funktionen ohne bezahlen

*2025-08-02*

Man kann überhaupt nicht nachvollziehen, welche Funktionen die App bietet, der Preis ist ziemlich hoch und für so eine Leistung nicht akzeptabel. Zudem stürzt diese App.

**Developer response:** Danke für dein Feedback, JF_2020. Wir verstehen, dass es frustrierend sein kann, wenn viele Funktionen nur nach Bezahlung verfügbar sind. Es tut uns leid zu hören, dass die App bei dir abgestürzt ist. Falls die App einfriert, melde dich bitte direkt bei uns mit möglichst vielen Informationen dazu – wir helfen gern weiter. Wir arbeiten ständig daran, die Stabilität zu verbessern und mehr Mehrwert zu bieten. Dein Feedback hilft uns, die richtigen Prioritäten zu setzen!

### 4/5 — It is a pretty good app with one annoying feature

*2025-07-20*

I work at an early childhood center. The children love picking out pictures and watching the pictures emerge as they wait for their turn or break to be over. They actually will be willing to ask for the timer to have their turn, rather than fight over it. The only annoying aspect is that when you set a certain time for the timer. You need to manually put it to that time rather than it automatically starting at the designated time with the picture covered. So that makes it hard if you want to keep the chosen picture a secret from the children.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad to hear the timer helps with turn-taking and reduces conflicts. We understand your point about the timer needing to be manually started to keep the picture hidden initially. We’ll look into ways to improve this and consider adding an option to start the timer automatically with the image covered. Thanks again for helping us make the app better!

### 5/5 — Excellent tool to motivate!

*2025-06-16, version 1.0.54*

Ty!

## Frequently asked questions about Visual Timer for Kids

### How does this app help kids understand time?

The app makes abstract time concepts visual by slowly revealing a picture as the countdown progresses. Children can see how much time is left, making it easier to grasp the passage of time without relying solely on numbers.

### Is this app suitable for children with ADHD?

Yes, the app is specifically helpful for children with ADHD. The visual progress, calming music options, and clear ending signal are designed to improve focus, reduce overwhelm, and make transitions smoother.

### What kind of tasks can my child use this timer for?

This timer is perfect for a variety of daily routines. It can be used for homework, chores, getting dressed, brushing teeth, managing screen time, reading sessions, or encouraging quiet play.

### Can I personalize the timer for my child?

Absolutely. You can personalize the experience by choosing from over 200 beautiful pictures, selecting from 25 background images, and picking from 20 music themes. You can even add your own photos from your device's library.

### Does the timer work when the app is closed?

Yes, the timer works in the background. You will receive notifications and alerts when the timer ends, even if the app is not actively open on your screen.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.12 — 2026-08-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Thanks for using the app! We'd love to hear your thoughts - a quick rating or review on the App Store really helps :)

### 1.1.11 — 2026-06-24

● A quick sound button — tap once to turn the music and effects on or off while the timer is running.

Previously:
● Refreshed the app icon a little :)
● Translated the app into more languages!
● Added the final countdown (3, 2, 1…) — builds excitement as time runs out!

Thanks for using the app! We'd love to hear your thoughts — a quick rating or review on the App Store really helps :)

### 1.1.10 — 2026-05-11

We’ve squashed some bugs and made performance improvements to keep things running smoothly.

Previously:
● Refreshed the app icon a little :)
● Translated the app to additional languages!
● Added the final countdown (3, 2, 1…) — builds excitement as time runs out!

Thanks for using the app! We'd love to hear your thoughts — a quick rating or review on the App Store really helps :)

### 1.1.9 — 2026-03-29

● Refreshed the app icon a little :)
● Translated the app to additional languages!
● Added the final countdown (3, 2, 1…) — builds excitement as time runs out!

Thanks for using the app! We'd love to hear your thoughts — a quick rating or review on the App Store really helps :)

### 1.1.8 — 2026-01-27

We’ve squashed some bugs and made performance improvements to keep things running smoothly.
Thanks for using the app! We'd love to hear your thoughts — a quick rating or review on the App Store really helps :)

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