Comparison

Kidos vs Homework Timer

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

Head to head
About

Kidos

This app provides a privacy-first, child-friendly search engine. It filters out adult content and offers a clean, distraction-free browsing experience with easy-to-read fonts and large previews, making it ideal for families and users seeking safe online exploration.

Highlights
  • Child-friendly search engine
  • Filters adult and inappropriate content
  • Privacy-first, no data collection
  • Large fonts for readability
  • Big thumbnail previews for navigation
  • Unlimited bookmarks (Pro feature)
Features
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Kidos: The Safer Way to Search — Built for Families Kidos is a child-friendly search engine and browser built for safer browsing. Whether you are a parent looking for a safe place for your child to explore, or you simply want clean, distraction-free results, Kidos is made for you. Big, easy-to-read type and large thumbnail previews make it easier for children — and readers of all ages — to find the result they want, without stumbling into adult content. SAFER BROWSING • Safe search stays locked on, so adult and violent results are filtered out • Ads and trackers are blocked, so pages load clean • Video is kept to kid-friendly channels, with no autoplay and no comments • Add any site by name to your own always-allowed or never-allowed list • Every search is recorded in an activity log you can read PARENTS STAY IN CHARGE • A 4-digit PIN locks the settings, the site lists and the filter • The PIN is stored in the device keychain, not in plain text • Set a daily time allowance and a bedtime for school nights and weekends • A guided setup walks you through all of it in a few minutes LEARNING BUILT IN • 16 educational games across Maths, Spelling, Puzzles and Science • Nearly 200 questions, with the answer order shuffled every time you play • Three daily quests, sized to finish in a few focused minutes • 28 badges to earn and 100 fact cards to collect • A robot buddy that grows as your child learns • Look something up and Kidos can offer a short quiz on it BUILT AROUND HEALTHY HABITS Progress comes from answering questions and exploring topics — never from time spent in the app. Streaks count the days your child comes back, not the minutes they stay. There are no leaderboards and no comparisons with other children. DESIGNED FOR READABILITY • Large, clear type for easier reading • Big thumbnail previews to help visual navigation KIDOS+ SUBSCRIPTION Kidos is free to use, and everything you set up during setup stays free. Kidos+ unlocks the rest. Prices are shown inside the app in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation, and a subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.jigsawlab.com/kidos/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.jigsawlab.com/kidos/privacy.html

About

Homework Timer

Features
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Homework Timer – Focus Better. Finish Faster. Homework doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Homework Timer helps children and parents stay organised, focused, and in control of their study time with a simple, beautifully designed productivity tool built for real‑world school life. Stay on Track Whether it’s a 20‑minute reading block or a full study hour, Homework Timer keeps you focused without burnout. Built for Students and Parents Time each child Track progress across multiple subjects Reduce arguments about how much time has been spent on homework Smart, Simple, Effective Homework Timer uses proven time‑management techniques to help you build better habits. No clutter, no distractions—just a clean, intuitive interface that keeps you moving forward. Perfect For Daily homework Study sessions Reading time Boost Productivity Watch your consistency improve as you complete more sessions. Homework Timer helps you stay motivated and accountable, one task at a time.

Screenshots

Kidos4 screens
Homework Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Homework Timer at none against Kidos's 2. Homework Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kidos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Homework Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kidos ships an update every 5 weeks, Homework Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kidos versus Homework Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKidosHomework Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiCometConscious Visions

Bugs and requests

Kidos

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Losing user data and favorites after updates
  • Inability to access Google and other essential services
  • Inappropriate content slipping through the filters

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to delete bookmarks
  • Improved search functionality
  • Expand content library
  • Parental controls and settings

Homework Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kidos

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription$39.991 Year
None

Homework Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kidos free?
Kidos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Homework Timer free?
Homework Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kidos or Homework Timer have ads?
Neither Kidos nor Homework Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kidos or Homework Timer?
Kidos ships an update every 5 weeks, and Homework Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kidos was updated on October 16, 2026 and Homework Timer on October 4, 2026.

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