# Visual Timer for Kids vs Toothbrush Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Timer for Kids at 4.5 against Toothbrush Timer's 4.0. Visual Timer for Kids also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Toothbrush Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). 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 Toothbrush Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Visual Timer for Kids holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Visual Timer for Kids ships an update every 6 weeks, Toothbrush Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Timer for Kids | Toothbrush Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toothbrush-timer-monster-hunt/id6744972118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) | [Ralf Pitter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148428044) |

## 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


### Toothbrush Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toothbrush-timer-monster-hunt/id6744972118)

This app transforms children's toothbrushing into an engaging game. Kids unlock new monsters and collect themed packs by brushing, fostering healthy habits through a fun reward system. It offers adjustable timers and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Fun brushing timer, Adjustable time settings, Unlock new monsters, Collect themed monster packs, Motivates healthy habits, Ad-free experience

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Explorers Monster Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deep Sea Divers Monster Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Wild West Monsters Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

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

### Is Toothbrush Timer free?

Toothbrush Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Visual Timer for Kids is rated higher. Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Toothbrush Timer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Visual Timer for Kids nor Toothbrush Timer shows ads.

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

Visual Timer for Kids ships an update every 6 weeks, and Toothbrush Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Visual Timer for Kids was updated on October 18, 2026 and Toothbrush Timer on October 16, 2026.

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