# Too Noisy Starter vs Visual Timer for Kids

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Too Noisy Starter at none against Visual Timer for Kids's 12. Too Noisy Starter also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). Visual Timer for Kids's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 174). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Timer for Kids sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Too Noisy Starter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Too Noisy Starter against 4.5 for Visual Timer for Kids. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Too Noisy Starter's written reviews are positive against 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's.

Too Noisy Starter ships an update every 20 months, Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Too Noisy Starter | Visual Timer for Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/too-noisy-starter/id1018182464/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 174 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EDTECH MONSTER LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/686934052) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Too Noisy Starter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/too-noisy-starter/id1018182464)

This app visually displays background noise levels in a room, using a character that reacts to the sound. It helps manage noise in groups of children in a fun and engaging way, encouraging peer pressure for control.

**Highlights:** Visual noise level display, Character feedback on noise, Adjustable sensitivity, Damper setting for sudden noises, Mirroring to external displays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for classrooms
- 👍 Effective noise monitor
- 👍 Helps keep voices down
- 👍 Visual reminder for noise
- 👍 Useful for children

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Cost of premium features
- 💰 Can't make everything free
- 💰 Ads to buy pro edition
- 💰 No sample of functionality
- 💰 Limited free version

**Reported bugs**

- App gave me COVID-19
- App is racist
- Sun is sad and having a meltdown

**Requested features**

- Make everything free
- Allow screen off functionality
- Enable splitscreen
- Offer more free features in starter version
- Reverse option to encourage speaking louder


### Visual Timer for Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071)

This app helps children understand the concept of time by visually revealing a picture as a countdown progresses. It's designed to reduce stress and arguments around tasks, making routines like homework or brushing teeth more engaging and manageable for kids.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Timer for Kids Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Special Offer - 1 Year | $19.00 | per year |
| 3 Months Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 6 Months Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Excellent tool to motivate
- 👍 Works well for kids on the spectrum
- 👍 Appealing visual and audio timer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

- Sound doesn't work
- App crashes

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Too Noisy Starter free?

Too Noisy Starter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

Visual Timer for Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Too Noisy Starter or Visual Timer for Kids?

Visual Timer for Kids is rated higher. Too Noisy Starter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Too Noisy Starter or Visual Timer for Kids have ads?

Neither Too Noisy Starter nor Visual Timer for Kids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Too Noisy Starter or Visual Timer for Kids?

Too Noisy Starter ships an update every 20 months, and Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. Most recently, Too Noisy Starter was updated on October 22, 2026 and Visual Timer for Kids on October 23, 2026.

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