# Traffic Light Collections vs Visual Timer for Kids

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Timer for Kids at 4.5 against Traffic Light Collections's 3.7. Visual Timer for Kids also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 48). Traffic Light Collections's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Traffic Light Collections sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Traffic Light Collections's written reviews are positive against 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's.

Traffic Light Collections ships an update every 17 months, Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traffic Light Collections | Visual Timer for Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-light-collections/id1449569339/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KOTRA Kereskedelmi es Oktato Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175895002) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Traffic Light Collections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-light-collections/id1449569339)

Create and customize your own traffic light designs with over 10 initial types. Save your creations for later use or play directly within the app. Useful for educational purposes like teaching traffic rules or for starting sporting events.

**Highlights:** Customizable traffic light designs, Over 10 traffic light types, Save and load custom creations, Direct play functionality, Educational use for traffic rules, Event starting tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collection of lights | $0.99 | 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 Traffic Light Collections free?

Traffic Light Collections 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, Traffic Light Collections or Visual Timer for Kids?

Visual Timer for Kids is rated higher. Traffic Light Collections averages 3.7 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Traffic Light Collections or Visual Timer for Kids have ads?

Neither Traffic Light Collections nor Visual Timer for Kids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Traffic Light Collections or Visual Timer for Kids?

Traffic Light Collections ships an update every 17 months, and Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. Most recently, Traffic Light Collections was updated on October 16, 2026 and Visual Timer for Kids on October 21, 2026.

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