Comparison

Mouse Timer vs Método dos Dedinhos

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

Head to head
About

Mouse Timer

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
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Mouse Timer is a cute VISUALIZED TIMER for everyone who wants to measure and/or visualize the time, especially for kids who have hard time understanding the length of time. The app expresses the length of time with a cute little, greedy mouse gnawing on apples! Mouse Timer was developed from the request from teachers and parents of kids who attend LITALICO classrooms. *LITALICO classrooms are run by teachers and professors who specialize in kids development and education. Characteristics of this app: • This timer can be used not only as an educational tool but also as a normal timer for daily life. • You can use it for FREE. • NO Advertisements are displayed so there is no visual destruction and kids can use it safely. Main function: • Alarm can be set only by choosing the displayed time. • Choices of time can be reduced. • You can pause and resume the timer. • This app notifies you when the time comes even when you're not using the app. • White mouse will appear by in-app purchases. Please feel free to notify us! app-support@litalico.co.jp Hope you enjoy our app. Thank you!

About

Método dos Dedinhos

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Um aplicativo para pais, profissionais e crianças formarem centenas de frases com o Método dos Dedinhos®! Termos de Uso (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mouse Timer4 screens
Método dos Dedinhos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mouse Timer at monthly against Método dos Dedinhos's every 4 months. Mouse Timer also leads on device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Mouse Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Método dos Dedinhos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mouse Timer ships an update monthly, Método dos Dedinhos every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mouse Timer versus Método dos Dedinhos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouse TimerMétodo dos Dedinhos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (79 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings79 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLITALICO Inc.ERIKA DE CAMPOS

Bugs and requests

Mouse Timer

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

14 requests
  • 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
Show 9 more
  • Child lock feature
  • Web version of the app
  • Option to customize apple color or fruit choice
  • Skip forward/backward functionality
  • Timer continues past 0 to negative numbers
  • Add sound for timer completion
  • Vibration option for timer completion
  • More sound options
  • Add a feature for the mouse's belly to grow as it eats

Método dos Dedinhos

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mouse Timer

One-time1
  • White Mouse$0.99
2 purchases

Método dos Dedinhos

Subscriptions2
  • Plano Mensal3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Plano Anual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Mouse Timer free?
Mouse Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Método dos Dedinhos free?
Método dos Dedinhos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Mouse Timer or Método dos Dedinhos?
Mouse Timer ships an update monthly, and Método dos Dedinhos every 4 months. Most recently, Mouse Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Método dos Dedinhos on October 3, 2026.

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