# Mouse Timer vs Little Timer Hatch Countdown

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Little Timer Hatch Countdown at 10K against Mouse Timer's 79. Little Timer Hatch Countdown also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mouse Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Little Timer Hatch Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Little Timer Hatch Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Timer Hatch Countdown has 10K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Mouse Timer's written reviews are positive against 84% of Little Timer Hatch Countdown's.

Mouse Timer ships an update monthly, Little Timer Hatch Countdown every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mouse Timer | Little Timer Hatch Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-timer/id1235452961/reviews) | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-timer-hatch-countdown/id1496908204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **83.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LITALICO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/716482369) | [Bitscuit Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471750244) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Little Timer Hatch Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-timer-hatch-countdown/id1496908204)

This app offers a fun, visual countdown timer designed for children. When the timer concludes, a surprise animated animal appears, making tasks engaging. It's ideal for managing routines, encouraging focus, and supporting children with special needs.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Surprise animated animal reveal, Customizable sounds and visuals, No commercials, Supports focus and transitions, Beneficial for special needs children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great little free app
- 👍 Honestly top tier
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Delightful little tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Very "pay to win"
- 🐛 Too expensive
- 🐛 Love but hate needing to constantly "restore" purchase
- 🐛 Weird
- 🐛 Weird

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade purchase not working as expected
- Sound not working on iPad
- Timer gets offset when used in split screen on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add a gallery to display hatched animals
- Add an "almost done" sound
- Add a "kid safe" feature to disable buttons during timer
- Add a web/PC version
- Add an option to hide buttons during timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mouse Timer free?

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

### Is Little Timer Hatch Countdown free?

Little Timer Hatch Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mouse Timer or Little Timer Hatch Countdown?

Little Timer Hatch Countdown is rated higher. Mouse Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Little Timer Hatch Countdown averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do Mouse Timer or Little Timer Hatch Countdown have ads?

Neither Mouse Timer nor Little Timer Hatch Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mouse Timer or Little Timer Hatch Countdown?

Mouse Timer ships an update monthly, and Little Timer Hatch Countdown every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mouse Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Little Timer Hatch Countdown on October 9, 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.*