# RethinkBH vs Visual Timer for Kids

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual Timer for Kids at 72% against RethinkBH's 12%. Visual Timer for Kids also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 118). RethinkBH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Timer for Kids sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. RethinkBH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Visual Timer for Kids holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of RethinkBH's written reviews are positive against 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's.

RethinkBH ships an update every 5 weeks, Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RethinkBH | Visual Timer for Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rethinkbh/id1046669361/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 118 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rethink Autism](https://appshunter.io/developer/496625655) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### RethinkBH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rethinkbh/id1046669361)

This app allows first subscribers to monitor and analyze behavioral data for children with special needs. It is designed for professionals, organizations, and individuals seeking to track progress and understand behavioral patterns.

**Highlights:** Assess behavioral data, Track behavioral data, For children with special needs, For professionals and organizations, For individual users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 3 Months Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 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 RethinkBH free?

RethinkBH 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, RethinkBH or Visual Timer for Kids?

Visual Timer for Kids is rated higher. RethinkBH averages 2.4 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do RethinkBH or Visual Timer for Kids have ads?

Neither RethinkBH nor Visual Timer for Kids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RethinkBH or Visual Timer for Kids?

RethinkBH ships an update every 5 weeks, and Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. Most recently, RethinkBH was updated on November 2, 2026 and Visual Timer for Kids on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*