Comparison

Mom's Timer vs Calm Countdown Timer

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

Head to head
About

Mom's Timer

Features
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Kids, particularly those with autism, find it troublesome to keep track of time and end up taking a lot of time even for simple tasks. If you are a parent of an autistic kid, you know how much time is wasted while waiting for him to finish what he/she is doing. Mom's Timer is designed to help motivate autistic kids to finish what they are doing. Simply set the duration, and also a photo of any reward that the child will get if he finishes in time. The timer will start hiding the photo gradually, giving the child an idea of the remaining time and the consequences of dilly-dallying. We made Mom's Timer to help a child who had trouble finishing tasks, and found it very helpful. We now share it with you for free, and hope it will help many more kids!

About

Calm Countdown Timer

This app provides a simple, calming visual timer to help children understand time, improve focus, and manage transitions smoothly. Its friendly design and clear countdown display make routines predictable and less stressful for kids, including those with special needs.

Highlights
  • Visual countdown display
  • Friendly characters
  • One-tap presets
  • Distraction-free design
  • Supports children with ADHD/autism
  • Helps with transitions and routines
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Calm Countdown Timer is a simple, calming visual timer designed to help kids understand time, stay focused, and transition between activities with less stress. With bright visuals, friendly characters, and a clear countdown display, kids can see time passing instead of guessing, making routines feel more predictable and manageable. Completely free. No distractions. No ads No in-app purchases No subscriptions No hidden costs Just a clean, reliable timer you can trust your kids to use. Why parents and kids love it Visual countdown makes time easy to understand Simple one-tap presets for quick use Calm, friendly design with engaging characters Helps reduce resistance during transitions Encourages independence and routine-building Helpful for different needs Visual timers are commonly used to support children with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing differences by making time more predictable and reducing overwhelm. Calm Countdown Timer provides a gentle, distraction-free way to support focus, transitions, and daily structure. Perfect for everyday moments Getting ready in the morning Homework or focus time Screen time limits Bedtime routines Playtime and breaks Designed with simplicity in mind No clutter. No unnecessary features. Just a calm, easy-to-use timer that works instantly when you need it.

Screenshots

Mom's Timer4 screens
Calm Countdown Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Calm Countdown Timer at weekly against Mom's Timer's every 37 months. Mom's Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mom's Timer ships an update every 37 months, Calm Countdown Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Mom's Timer versus Calm Countdown Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMom's TimerCalm Countdown Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUBIShujaat Siddiqui

In-app purchases

None

Mom's Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Calm Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mom's Timer free?
Mom's Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calm Countdown Timer free?
Calm Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mom's Timer or Calm Countdown Timer have ads?
Neither Mom's Timer nor Calm Countdown Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mom's Timer or Calm Countdown Timer?
Mom's Timer ships an update every 37 months, and Calm Countdown Timer weekly. Most recently, Mom's Timer was updated on September 9, 2026 and Calm Countdown Timer on September 6, 2026.

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