# ANTON vs Mouse Timer

The clearest difference is rating: ANTON at 4.8 against Mouse Timer's 4.3. ANTON also leads on ratings volume (6.8K vs 79) and review sentiment (94% vs 79%). Mouse Timer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ANTON sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Mouse Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ANTON holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ANTON has 6.8K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of ANTON's written reviews are positive against 79% of Mouse Timer's.

ANTON ships an update every 2 months, Mouse Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ANTON | Mouse Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anton-preschool-grade-8/id1180554775/reviews)** | [4.3 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-timer/id1235452961/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 79 |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [solocode GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166965123) | [LITALICO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/716482369) |

## What reviewers say

### ANTON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anton-preschool-grade-8/id1180554775)

This comprehensive learning platform offers a free, ad-free curriculum for preschool through 8th grade, covering math, English, science, and more. It provides interactive exercises, games, and progress tracking for students, teachers, and parents, supporting both classroom and home learning.

**Highlights:** All subjects K-8 curriculum, Over 200,000 exercises, Interactive exercise types, Progress tracking for students, Classroom and home learning, Motivational learning games, Offline learning with ANTON Plus

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ANTON-Plus | $7.99 | per year |
| ANTON-Plus | $9.99 | per year |
| ANTON-Plus | $14.99 | per year |
| ANTON-Plus Family | $19.99 | per year |
| ANTON-Plus Family | $24.99 | per year |
| ANTON-Plus Teacher | $36.99 | per year |
| ANTON-Plus Family | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 🚀 Helpful for improving skills
- 💡 Wide range of subjects and topics
- 🎁 Free to use with no ads
- 🎮 Rewarding gameplay with coins and games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues like freezing or connectivity problems
- 🤔 Lack of instructions or guidance on how to use the app
- 📚 Limited content for higher grade levels

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced content for older students
- Improve navigation and provide better instructions
- Allow customization of learning paths and goals


### Mouse Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-timer/id1235452961)

This app visualizes time with a cute mouse eating apples, making it easier for children to grasp time duration. It functions as both an educational tool and a regular timer for daily use, offering a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Visualized time with a mouse character, Educational tool for children, Normal timer for daily life, Pause and resume functionality, Notifications when time is up, Customizable time choices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| White Mouse | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐭 Cute and engaging visuals
- 👍 Easy to use for children
- ⏱️ Helps with time management
- 🍎 Visual representation of time passing
- 👨‍🏫 Useful for educational purposes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No sound on iPhone (sometimes)
- ⏳ Limited preset time options
- 📱 App requires being open to run
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🚫 No child lock feature

**Reported bugs**

- No sound on iPhone
- Call sound plays twice
- Notification bug where it won't close
- Timer doesn't start if the app is closed immediately after pressing the button
- App crashes after iOS update

**Requested features**

- Customizable time settings
- More preset time options (e.g., 45, 50 minutes)
- Ability to set time in 5-minute increments
- Horizontal screen support
- Option to change mouse color/character


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ANTON free?

ANTON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mouse Timer free?

Mouse Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ANTON or Mouse Timer?

ANTON is rated higher. ANTON averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Mouse Timer averages 4.3 from 79 ratings.

### Do ANTON or Mouse Timer have ads?

Neither ANTON nor Mouse Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ANTON or Mouse Timer?

ANTON ships an update every 2 months, and Mouse Timer monthly. Most recently, ANTON was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mouse Timer on September 23, 2026.

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