# SAILS vs Visual Timer for Kids

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Timer for Kids at 4.5 against SAILS's 3.0. Visual Timer for Kids also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 33%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). SAILS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SAILS sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Visual Timer for Kids sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Visual Timer for Kids holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of SAILS's written reviews are positive against 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's.

SAILS ships an update every 5 months, Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SAILS | Visual Timer for Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sails/id1207583276/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Susan Rvachew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1196330609) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### SAILS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sails/id1207583276)

This app helps children improve their speech clarity by listening to and identifying correctly articulated sounds. It offers interactive modules based on scientific research, showing accelerated progress in speech therapy when used alongside traditional programs. Available in multiple English dialects and French, with a free introductory module.

**Highlights:** Auditory discrimination of speech sounds, Interactive learning modules, Research-backed progress acceleration, Multiple language dialects, Free introductory module

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NAE - Sound K - Word CAT | Free | one-time |
| Français(Qc)- Son R - Mot GRIS | Free | one-time |
| NAE - Sound L - Word LAKE | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound R - Word RAT | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound R - Word ROPE | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound R - Word DOOR | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound S - Word SOAP | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound S - Word SUE | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound S - Word BUS | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound K - Word COAT | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound SH - Word SHOE | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound CH - Word CHIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound L - Word LAMB | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound K - Word BOOK | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound TH - Word THUMB | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound L - Word NAIL | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound CH - Word CHAIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound SH - Word SHEET | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound TH - Word THIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound F - Word FAT | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound F - Word FEET | $1.99 | one-time |
| NAE - Sound F - Word KNIFE | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 SAILS free?

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

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SAILS or Visual Timer for Kids?

Visual Timer for Kids is rated higher. SAILS averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

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

Neither SAILS nor Visual Timer for Kids shows ads.

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

SAILS ships an update every 5 months, and Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. Most recently, SAILS was updated on September 30, 2026 and Visual Timer for Kids on October 14, 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.*