# BabySitMe vs Visual Timer for Kids

The clearest difference is price: Visual Timer for Kids at Free against BabySitMe's $3.99. Visual Timer for Kids also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). BabySitMe's advantage is chart position (#94 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Visual Timer for Kids is free to download; BabySitMe costs $3.99 up front. BabySitMe sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of BabySitMe's written reviews are positive against 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's.

BabySitMe ships an update every 12 months, Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BabySitMe | Visual Timer for Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babysitme/id1475406264/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rochelle Sadd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475406263) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### BabySitMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babysitme/id1475406264)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app simulates a baby's needs, guiding users through feeding, burping, and other care actions. It offers customizable schedules and unpredictable events to enhance role-playing with baby dolls.

**Highlights:** Realistic 24-hour care schedule, Customizable simulation modes (Easy, Medium, Hard, Play), Unpredictable care events, Name your baby, Age-group specific routines, Notifications for care needs and completion

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Routine Newborn | $1.99 | one-time |
| Routine 0-3 Months | $1.99 | one-time |
| Routine 3-6 Months | $1.99 | one-time |
| Routine 6-12 Months | $1.99 | one-time |
| Routine 12+ Months | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Adds realism to reborn play
- 👍 Helps bond with reborn dolls
- 🎉 Fun and interactive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues (not working, delayed)
- ⏱️ Repetitive and slow-paced
- 💰 Paid features feel overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Simulation mode not triggering events
- Sound effects not working properly
- Inconsistent notification behavior

**Requested features**

- Add more age options (preemie, toddler, etc.)
- Implement longer crying/notification sounds
- Allow multiple babies/dolls to be cared for
- Add more varied care activities (tummy time, playtime, etc.)
- Improve customization options


### 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 BabySitMe free?

BabySitMe costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

Visual Timer for Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BabySitMe or Visual Timer for Kids?

Visual Timer for Kids is rated higher. BabySitMe averages 3.9 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do BabySitMe or Visual Timer for Kids have ads?

Neither BabySitMe nor Visual Timer for Kids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BabySitMe or Visual Timer for Kids?

BabySitMe ships an update every 12 months, and Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. Most recently, BabySitMe was updated on October 14, 2026 and Visual Timer for Kids on October 14, 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.*