# Visual Timer for Kids vs Kids Clock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kids Clock at none against Visual Timer for Kids's 12. Kids Clock also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.6). Visual Timer for Kids's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 73). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Timer for Kids sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Kids Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Visual Timer for Kids against 4.5 for Kids Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's written reviews are positive against 86% of Kids Clock's.

Visual Timer for Kids ships an update every 6 weeks, Kids Clock every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Timer for Kids | Kids Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews)** | [4.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-clock/id1539538905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) | [Russell Toon](https://appshunter.io/developer/308752228) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Kids Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-clock/id1539538905)

This app is a straightforward tool for children to learn how to tell time. It functions as both a teaching clock with interactive hands and a digital display, and a practical desk or bedroom clock. It is compatible with a wide range of devices and offers customization options.

**Highlights:** Interactive clock hands, Digital time display, Current time reset button, Customizable colors, Show/hide minutes option, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

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

### Is Kids Clock free?

Kids Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Visual Timer for Kids is rated higher. Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Kids Clock averages 4.5 from 73 ratings.

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

Neither Visual Timer for Kids nor Kids Clock shows ads.

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

Visual Timer for Kids ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kids Clock every 10 months. Most recently, Visual Timer for Kids was updated on October 27, 2026 and Kids Clock on October 24, 2026.

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