# Timed It! vs Time’s Up!

The clearest difference is rating: Time’s Up! at 4.6 against Timed It!'s 4.0. Time’s Up! also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (444 vs 4). Timed It!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timed It! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Time’s Up! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time’s Up! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time’s Up! has 444 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Timed It!'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Time’s Up!'s.

Timed It! ships an update every 18 months, Time’s Up! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timed It! | Time’s Up! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timed-it-kids-timer/id1308621733/reviews) | **[4.6 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **444** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIG IT PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/981704211) | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) |

## What reviewers say

### Timed It!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timed-it-kids-timer/id1308621733)

This app helps children learn time management and self-discipline through visual and audio cues. It's designed to make routine tasks like showering or reading more manageable for kids, including those with ADHD or Asperger's. Parents can also use it to schedule various activities and workouts.

**Highlights:** Visual and audio alerts, Supports kids' daily routines, Helps with self-discipline, Useful for ADHD/Asperger's, Parental scheduling for tasks, Supports workout scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Icon Set | $2.99 | one-time |


### Time’s Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to track time with visually appealing countdowns. It's perfect for managing tasks, study sessions, or bedtime routines for both children and adults. Choose from unique visual styles or traditional clocks, and customize alerts for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown styles (Reveal, Pixelate, Puzzle), Customizable alert sounds and colors, iCloud timer syncing across devices, Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, Guided Access for child lock, AirPlay and tvOS support for TV display, Minute-by-minute audio updates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time’s Up! Unlimited | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with time blindness
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Customizable timer settings
- 👍 Useful for ADHD and autism
- 👍 Great for classrooms and kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Paywall after limited free usage
- 🔒 Lack of flexibility in timer settings
- 🔒 Cannot move timer window freely

**Reported bugs**

- Hotkey functionality broken after update
- Timer not working after app update
- No sound at the end of timer

**Requested features**

- Allow longer timer durations
- Add ability to set multiple timers
- Improve customization options
- Provide more sound/alert options
- Add child-proof timer lock feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timed It! free?

Timed It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time’s Up! free?

Time’s Up! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timed It! or Time’s Up!?

Time’s Up! is rated higher. Timed It! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Time’s Up! averages 4.6 from 444 ratings.

### Do Timed It! or Time’s Up! have ads?

Neither Timed It! nor Time’s Up! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timed It! or Time’s Up!?

Timed It! ships an update every 18 months, and Time’s Up! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Timed It! was updated on October 19, 2026 and Time’s Up! on October 29, 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.*