# Visual Timer for Kids vs Kds Timer Duck & Friends

Visual Timer for Kids and Kds Timer Duck & Friends both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's written reviews are positive against 0% of Kds Timer Duck & Friends's. Visual Timer for Kids also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 94). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Timer for Kids sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Kds Timer Duck & Friends sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Kds Timer Duck & Friends. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 94, 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 0% of Kds Timer Duck & Friends's.

Visual Timer for Kids ships an update every 6 weeks, Kds Timer Duck & Friends every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Timer for Kids | Kds Timer Duck & Friends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews) | **[4.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kds-timer-duck-and-friends/id6748415468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) | [Play Pause Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799059955) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 3 Months Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 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


### Kds Timer Duck & Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kds-timer-duck-and-friends/id6748415468)

This visual countdown timer app uses animated characters and sounds to help young children understand time and manage routines. It's designed to build independence and make tasks enjoyable, with features beneficial for neurodiverse individuals.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Animated characters and sounds, Customizable timer display, Notification for timer completion, Supports Pomodoro and turn-taking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

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

### Is Kds Timer Duck & Friends free?

Kds Timer Duck & Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Visual Timer for Kids or Kds Timer Duck & Friends?

Kds Timer Duck & Friends is rated higher. Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Kds Timer Duck & Friends averages 4.6 from 94 ratings.

### Do Visual Timer for Kids or Kds Timer Duck & Friends have ads?

Neither Visual Timer for Kids nor Kds Timer Duck & Friends shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visual Timer for Kids or Kds Timer Duck & Friends?

Visual Timer for Kids ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kds Timer Duck & Friends every 7 months. Most recently, Visual Timer for Kids was updated on November 3, 2026 and Kds Timer Duck & Friends on October 30, 2026.

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