# Little Timer Hatch Countdown vs Visual Timer for Kids

Little Timer Hatch Countdown and Visual Timer for Kids both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Little Timer Hatch Countdown's written reviews are positive against 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's. Little Timer Hatch Countdown also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 1.5K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Little Timer Hatch Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Little Timer Hatch Countdown against 4.5 for Visual Timer for Kids. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Timer Hatch Countdown has 10K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Little Timer Hatch Countdown's written reviews are positive against 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Little Timer Hatch Countdown | Visual Timer for Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-timer-hatch-countdown/id1496908204/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitscuit Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471750244) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Little Timer Hatch Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-timer-hatch-countdown/id1496908204)

This app offers a fun, visual countdown timer designed for children. When the timer concludes, a surprise animated animal appears, making tasks engaging. It's ideal for managing routines, encouraging focus, and supporting children with special needs.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Surprise animated animal reveal, Customizable sounds and visuals, No commercials, Supports focus and transitions, Beneficial for special needs children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great little free app
- 👍 Honestly top tier
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Delightful little tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Very "pay to win"
- 🐛 Too expensive
- 🐛 Love but hate needing to constantly "restore" purchase
- 🐛 Weird
- 🐛 Weird

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade purchase not working as expected
- Sound not working on iPad
- Timer gets offset when used in split screen on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add a gallery to display hatched animals
- Add an "almost done" sound
- Add a "kid safe" feature to disable buttons during timer
- Add a web/PC version
- Add an option to hide buttons during timer


### 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 Little Timer Hatch Countdown free?

Little Timer Hatch Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Little Timer Hatch Countdown or Visual Timer for Kids?

Little Timer Hatch Countdown is rated higher. Little Timer Hatch Countdown averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Little Timer Hatch Countdown or Visual Timer for Kids have ads?

Neither Little Timer Hatch Countdown nor Visual Timer for Kids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Little Timer Hatch Countdown or Visual Timer for Kids?

Little Timer Hatch Countdown ships an update every 6 weeks, and Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. Most recently, Little Timer Hatch Countdown was updated on September 25, 2026 and Visual Timer for Kids on September 22, 2026.

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