Comparison

Random Name Selector Starter vs Visual Timer for Kids

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Random Name Selector Starter

This tool helps teachers and groups randomly select names from created lists. It allows for excluding participants and offers animated graphics and sound effects for an engaging experience. The starter edition has limitations on groups and names, with an option to upgrade.

Highlights
  • Random name selection from groups
  • Exclude participants from selection
  • Animated graphics and sound effects
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
  • Direct user feedback option
  • Share selections on social media
Features
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A great tool for Teachers, Clubs, or anyone who wants to Randomly select names! Simply create one or more Groups (up to 3 in this "Starter" Edition of the app). Add names to those groups (up to 20 names per Group in this Starter Edition) . The App will then randomly select and display names from the highlighted group. All names will be displayed before a name is displayed for a second time.  Features: • Call on your students in a different (Random) order every time. • If you want to exclude a Student/s from the selection simply turn them off in the settings screen. • The number of Groups / Names is limited in the "Starter Edition" ( 3 groups with up to 20 Names in each Group) but unlimited in the "Pro" Edition of the App. • This is a Universal App for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. • The Animated Graphics and sound effects make the whole experience a pleasure. The audio can be switched ON/OFF in the app and even mirrored (via Airplay) to external speakers. • Users can provide Feedback to the Developers directly from within the App….let us know how we can make it better.  • Share with your friends on Facebook or Twitter from within the App. • If you like the app tap on the "Go Pro" button to see what additional features are available in the "Pro" version!

About

Visual Timer for Kids

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
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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 -------- 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. -------- 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 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/site/appsforparentsprivacy/

Screenshots

Random Name Selector Starter4 screens
Visual Timer for Kids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Timer for Kids at 4.5 against Random Name Selector Starter's 2.7. Visual Timer for Kids also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 38%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 53). Random Name Selector Starter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Timer for Kids holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Random Name Selector Starter's written reviews are positive against 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Name Selector Starter ships an update every 4 months, Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Random Name Selector Starter versus Visual Timer for Kids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom Name Selector StarterVisual Timer for Kids
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (53 ratings)4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews72.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings531.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEDTECH MONSTER LIMITEDNatalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska

Customer experience

Random Name Selector Starter

All ratings53 ratings
Positive41.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative56.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%

Visual Timer for Kids

All ratings1,509 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative20.7%

Bugs and requests

Random Name Selector Starter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Visual Timer for Kids

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sound doesn't work
  • App crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Random Name Selector Starter

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Visual Timer for Kids

Subscriptions11
  • 1 Week Premium Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Timer for Kids Premium7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 1 Week Premium Subscription7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • 1 Month Premium Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • 1 Month Premium Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Special Offer - 1 Year$19.001 Year
  • 3 Months Premium Subscription$19.993 Months
  • 1 Year Premium Subscription$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium Subscription$29.991 Year
  • 6 Months Premium Subscription$39.996 Months
  • 1 Year Premium Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Random Name Selector Starter free?
Random Name Selector 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, Random Name Selector Starter or Visual Timer for Kids?
Visual Timer for Kids is rated higher. Random Name Selector Starter averages 2.7 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Random Name Selector Starter or Visual Timer for Kids have ads?
Neither Random Name Selector Starter nor Visual Timer for Kids shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Random Name Selector Starter or Visual Timer for Kids?
Random Name Selector Starter ships an update every 4 months, and Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. Most recently, Random Name Selector Starter was updated on October 7, 2026 and Visual Timer for Kids on October 14, 2026.

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