# Visual Timer for Kids vs Visual Timer for Kids

The clearest difference is update cadence: Visual Timer for Kids at fortnightly against Visual Timer for Kids's every 6 weeks. Visual Timer for Kids also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 72%). Visual Timer for Kids's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 182). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Timer for Kids sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 Visual Timer for Kids against 4.6 for Visual Timer for Kids. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 182, 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 83% of Visual Timer for Kids's.

Visual Timer for Kids ships an update every 6 weeks, Visual Timer for Kids fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Timer for Kids | Visual Timer for Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews) | **[4.6 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids-tokimo/id6683312122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 182 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 94 MB | 465 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) | [Nadiia Martyniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757187452) |

## 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 Timer for Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids-tokimo/id6683312122)

This app helps children learn time management through a visual countdown timer. It features customizable themes, sounds, and animations to make tracking time enjoyable and motivating for kids. It's designed to support daily routines, homework, and playtime.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Customizable themes and sounds, Fun animations and rewards, Timer statistics for habit building, Supports daily routines and tasks, Child-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY ACCESS | $7.99 | per month |
| YEARLY ACCESS | $24.99 | per year |
| LIFETIME ACCESS | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Helps with routines
- 👍 Visual timer is effective
- 👍 Cute animals/pictures as rewards
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Free version very limited
- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Limited sound options for ASD sensitivity
- 👎 Volume control could be better
- 👎 Battery-powered, not rechargeable

**Requested features**

- Lock timer to prevent pausing/stopping
- More sound options, including no sound
- Customizable with own pictures
- Rechargeable battery option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

Visual Timer for Kids 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, Visual Timer for Kids or Visual Timer for Kids?

Visual Timer for Kids is rated higher. Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.6 from 182 ratings.

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

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

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

Visual Timer for Kids ships an update every 6 weeks, and Visual Timer for Kids fortnightly. Most recently, Visual Timer for Kids was updated on September 22, 2026 and Visual Timer for Kids on September 21, 2026.

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