PowerTimer vs Kids Points
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PowerTimer
Create complex timer routines with customizable steps and loops. Utilize full-screen mode for clear visibility from a distance, perfect for workouts, cooking, or study. Integrates with Siri and offers home screen widgets for quick access.
- Customizable timer routines with steps and loops
- Full-screen mode with large, legible text
- Siri integration for voice commands
- Home screen widgets for quick access
- Multiple alerts upon timer expiration
- Dark Mode support
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PowerTimer is a beautifully designed timer app to handle EVERY timing need you have. Cooking, working out, study, work, or play — you can create timer routines that suits your needs. ◎ Beautifully full screen You can open a timer full screen (or in a dedicated window on iPad). Large countdown text is visible from across the room, especially helpful when you are working out or cooking — or when you need a quiet living companion on your desk for work or study. ◎ As complex as you need Each timer can have multiple sections. You can loop sections, and add multiple steps. Each step can have its own ringtone, duration. Upon expiry, configure the timer to allow snoozing, or have it send you multiple notifications for your attention. ◎ Customization You can colour your timers as sticky notes, available in six colours. Pick an icon that fits, and a rocking animation that loops as it counts down. You can also create groups to further organize your timers. ◎ Home Screen widgets Pin a timer to the Home Screen with widgets, or see it on iPhone in StandBy. Tap the timer, and you are taken directly to the app, opening the timer in full screen. ◎ Siri and Shortcuts Control your timers via voice commands with Siri. Create complex workflows in Shortcuts that controls or checks the timer status. The possibility is endless. ◎ iCloud sync Your timer configuration is automatically saved to iCloud — no sign-up required. You will still have local timer runs: they don’t sync by design. — Download PowerTimer today to try it out! You can use timers from our gallery with no limits, or unlock all features with a single, one-time purchase.
Kids Points
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Kids Points helps parents turn everyday chores into a fun, rewarding routine. Kids complete daily tasks to earn points, then trade those points for game or screen time — building responsibility and self-discipline along the way. Key features: - Task management — organize daily tasks into four groups: Daily Habits, Study Habits, Bonus, and Deductions. - Points system — earn points for completed tasks, lose points on deductions, adjust manually anytime, with automatic weekly tracking (Monday–Sunday). - Game timer — redeem points for game time with a built-in countdown card that alerts you when time is up. - Live Activity & Dynamic Island** — see the countdown live on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app. - Multiple kids — manage each child independently and switch with a single tap. Why parents love it: - Parents stay in control while kids clearly see their own tasks and points. - Game time is earned, not given — teaching "effort first, reward later." - Points carry over week to week to encourage lasting good habits. Available in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean — the app follows your device language automatically. No ads. No in-app purchases. No account required. All data stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kids Points at none against PowerTimer's 2. Kids Points also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). PowerTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. PowerTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Kids Points asks for nothing beyond the download.
PowerTimer ships an update monthly, Kids Points fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PowerTimer | Kids Points |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sasquatch Studio Inc. | 江震 郑 |
In-app purchases
PowerTimer
- PowerTimer Plus1 Year trial$6.991 Year
- PowerTimer Plus$6.99
Kids Points
No in-app purchases









