Comparison

Picoo vs Gentle Timer

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

Head to head
About

Picoo

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The Picoo app is designed to manage the Picoo set. With this app, you can operate and maintain the Picoo controllers. Please note: this app only works in combination with a Picoo set. What can you do with the Picoo app? * Start selected Picoo games via the app * Update Picoo controllers to the latest software * Collect diagnostic data and send it in case of problems * Connect and manage Picoo controllers within an account *Not all Picoo games can be started via the app. Games that work with Smartsleeves cannot currently be started via the app. In addition, there are a few extra games that can only be played via the app. Practical to use The app was developed as a management environment for supervisors and organisations. The focus is on maintenance, updates and technical support for the Picoo set. The app is not intended as a game for children. Language Available in Dutch, English, German and French More information about Picoo: www.picoo.nl

About

Gentle Timer

This app helps children visualize time passing with a customizable image that gradually appears as a timer counts down. It's designed for calm routines like bedtime, naps, and getting ready, offering a screen-free, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Visual time countdown
  • Customizable images
  • Calm routine aid
  • Offline functionality
  • No ads or tracking
  • Optional end-of-timer sound
Features
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Bedtime battles. Morning meltdowns. The endless "five more minutes" argument. Kids fight time because they cannot see it. Gentle Timer lets them watch it pass. Set any duration. As the seconds tick down, an image you choose slowly appears beneath a soft fade. A favorite pet, a silly cousin, tomorrow's sunrise. Your child stops asking "is it done yet" and starts waiting for the picture to finish. Ideal for: • Sleep training early risers. Kids stay in bed until the picture finishes and morning is allowed. • Bedtime and naptime wind-downs without screens, songs, or stalling. • Brushing teeth, getting dressed, picking up toys. • Calming a toddler who has hit the wall. • Smoother transitions for children with autism or ADHD. • Helping preschoolers grasp how long five minutes really is. • Center time and quiet activities in classrooms. No bright colors. No loud alerts. No cartoon mascots screaming for attention. You pick the photo. You pick the song that plays at the end. The app stays out of your child's nervous system and out of your data. Fully offline. No ads. No accounts. No tracking. Try one calm timer today and watch the next routine go differently. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://BigBalli.com/privacy

Screenshots

Picoo4 screens
Gentle Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Picoo at none against Gentle Timer's 3. Picoo also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Gentle Timer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gentle Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Picoo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Picoo ships an update every 2 months, Gentle Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Picoo versus Gentle Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicooGentle Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPicoo B.V.BigBalli Consulting llc

In-app purchases

None

Picoo

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Gentle Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full Unlock$5.99

Questions

Is Picoo free?
Picoo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gentle Timer free?
Gentle Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Picoo or Gentle Timer have ads?
Neither Picoo nor Gentle Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Picoo or Gentle Timer?
Picoo ships an update every 2 months, and Gentle Timer monthly. Most recently, Picoo was updated on October 12, 2026 and Gentle Timer on October 24, 2026.

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