# Visual Timer for Kids vs Visual Choices AAC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual Choices AAC at 98% against Visual Timer for Kids's 72%. Visual Choices AAC also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Visual Timer for Kids's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 162). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Visual Choices AAC sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Visual Choices AAC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's written reviews are positive against 98% of Visual Choices AAC's.

Visual Timer for Kids ships an update every 6 weeks, Visual Choices AAC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Timer for Kids | Visual Choices AAC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews) | **[4.8 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-choices-aac/id6448635588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **97.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) | [Su-Kam Intelligent Education Systems Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/919049297) |

## 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


### Visual Choices AAC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-choices-aac/id6448635588)

This app provides a communication tool for early communicators, aiding in language and speech development. It offers customizable choice boards, integrated AAC, and speech promotion features, designed with early intervention experts.

**Highlights:** Present choices using photos, Build language with AAC and signing videos, Promote speech with lip animations, Convert voice to instant choices, Printable choice boards, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Coaching Credit | $25.99 | one-time |
| 3 Coaching Credits | $60.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 💡 Great for choice boards and communication
- 🚀 Efficient for creating visuals on the go
- 💰 Affordable and free option available
- 🗣️ Records voice for choice words

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 No lifetime purchase option
- 🤔 Layout can be confusing
- 🗣️ Voice to text issues in noisy places

**Reported bugs**

- Eye gaze not tracking accurately for some users

**Requested features**

- Lifetime purchase option
- Locking section for child use
- Ability to type choices directly for visual boards
- Option to change font
- Make instructional videos/tips paid, core features free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

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

### Is Visual Choices AAC free?

Visual Choices AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Visual Choices AAC is rated higher. Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Visual Choices AAC averages 4.8 from 162 ratings.

### Do Visual Timer for Kids or Visual Choices AAC have ads?

Neither Visual Timer for Kids nor Visual Choices AAC shows ads.

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

Visual Timer for Kids ships an update every 6 weeks, and Visual Choices AAC fortnightly. Most recently, Visual Timer for Kids was updated on October 18, 2026 and Visual Choices AAC on October 16, 2026.

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