Comparison

Xplor Home vs Toddler Timer

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

Head to head
About

Xplor Home

Easily track your child's daily activities, learning progress, and health metrics. Securely share photos and videos with family and communicate with educators. Manage childcare bookings, finances, and subsidies all in one place.

Highlights
  • Track learning journey with photos and videos
  • Monitor health metrics (sleep, nutrition, toileting)
  • Book extra childcare sessions
  • Manage childcare finances and subsidies
  • Direct communication with educators
  • Securely share moments with family
Features
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Xplor Home, by Xplor Technologies is the easiest way to stay close to your child's day. See learning, health and wellbeing at a glance, and manage bookings and payments without the back-and-forth. Book your child into any Xplor, QikKids or Discover childcare centre in a few taps. LEARNING JOURNEY See the photos and videos capturing your child's day, chat with educators about their progress, and share the moments that matter with family. HEALTH & WELLBEING Track sleep, nutrition, toileting and sun protection over time, not just the day. Medication and incident records, including digital signatures, are kept secure and easy to find. MESSAGING Talk directly with your centre through Messenger, no more relying on notes at drop-off. BOOKINGS, SIMPLIFIED Book extra sessions in a couple of taps, join a waitlist when a room's full, and see the reason if a booking request is declined. Let your centre know in seconds if you're running late or away. FINANCE & SUBSIDY See what you owe, what's covered, and when payments are due, all in one place. Please note: to log in to Home, your child must be attending a centre with an active Xplor, QikKids, or Discover subscription.

About

Toddler Timer

Features
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Melt away tantrums and make daily transitions fun with Toddler Timer! Designed specifically for young minds, this app replaces stressful verbal countdowns with engaging, visual animations that help kids actually "see" and understand how much time is left. Whether it's "5 more minutes of screen time", "time to brush your teeth", or "getting ready for bed", Toddler Timer turns everyday struggles into a fun, predictable routine. FEATURES: • Visual Countdowns: Watch cute animated animals munch away their food as time passes, helping toddlers visually grasp the concept of time running out without needing to read numbers! • Fun Characters: Engaging animal friends that celebrate with a happy dance when the timer finishes! • Teeth Brushing Mode (PRO): A guided 2-minute brushing timer that divides the mouth into 4 quadrants, prompting your child exactly when it's time to switch sides! • 100% Kid Safe: Absolutely no ads, no confusing menus, no data collection, and a strict parental gate to keep wandering fingers safe. TODDLER TIMER PRO: Upgrade to Lifetime Pro (a one-time purchase) to unlock all premium characters, extended timer duration (up to 60 minutes), and the interactive Teeth Brushing Mode! Say goodbye to "just one more minute" meltdowns and hello to smooth, happy transitions. Download Toddler Timer today!

Screenshots

Xplor Home4 screens
Toddler Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xplor Home at none against Toddler Timer's 1. Toddler Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Toddler Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Xplor Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xplor Home ships an update every 4 weeks, Toddler Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Xplor Home versus Toddler Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXplor HomeToddler Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB89 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperXplorAaron Clark

In-app purchases

None

Xplor Home

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Toddler Timer

One-time1
  • Life Time Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Xplor Home free?
Xplor Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Toddler Timer free?
Toddler Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Xplor Home or Toddler Timer have ads?
Neither Xplor Home nor Toddler Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xplor Home or Toddler Timer?
Xplor Home ships an update every 4 weeks, and Toddler Timer weekly. Most recently, Xplor Home was updated on November 7, 2026 and Toddler Timer on November 6, 2026.

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