Visual Timer for Kids vs Rainbow Visual Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visual Timer for Kids
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.
- 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
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Struggling to explain to your child what “5 minutes” really means? Need a simple way to motivate kids to finish tasks on time — without stress? Visual Timer for Kids turns time into something children can see. As the visual timer runs, a picture is slowly revealed, helping kids understand how time passes in a calm and engaging way. Perfect for daily routines like homework, cleaning up, brushing teeth, screen time, or quiet play. Why Kids Love It — and Parents Trust It ● Makes abstract time concepts visual and easy to understand ● Helps children stay focused and motivated ● Reduces reminders, arguments, and time pressure ● Especially helpful for younger children and kids with ADHD Key Features ● Visual countdown timer that reveals a picture as time passes ● 200 beautiful pictures designed for kids ● 25 background images to customize the experience ● 20 music themes including relaxing, acoustic, jazz, country, and rock ● 10 fun sound effects that play when time is up ● Add your own photos from the photo library ● Works in the background ● Notifications and alerts when the timer ends -------- How does this app help kids understand time? By showing time visually instead of just numbers, children can see how much time is left as the picture is revealed. Is this app good for children with ADHD? Yes. The visual progress, gentle music, and clear ending signal help improve focus and reduce overwhelm. What can my child use this timer for? Homework, chores, getting dressed, brushing teeth, screen time limits, reading, or quiet play. Can I personalize the timer? Yes. You can choose pictures, music, and even add your own photos. Does the timer work when the app is not open? Yes. The app works in the background and notifies you when time is up. Is Visual Timer for Kids free? The app is free to download and use, with optional premium features available via in-app purchase. -------- If you enjoy the app, please leave a review on the App Store. Your feedback really helps. Questions or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you. Support Email: AppsForParents@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/site/appsforparentsprivacy/
Rainbow Visual Timer
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A fun rainbow visual timer!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rainbow Visual Timer at none against Visual Timer for Kids's 12. Rainbow Visual Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Visual Timer for Kids sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Rainbow Visual Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Visual Timer for Kids ships an update every 6 weeks, Rainbow Visual Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Visual Timer for Kids | Rainbow Visual Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska | Caprock Cloud |
Bugs and requests
Visual Timer for Kids
Reported bugs
2 issues- Sound doesn't work
- App crashes
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Rainbow Visual Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Visual Timer for Kids
- 1 Week Premium Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Timer for Kids Premium7 Days trial$5.997 Days
- 1 Week Premium Subscription7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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- 1 Month Premium Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- 1 Month Premium Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Special Offer - 1 Year$19.001 Year
- 3 Months Premium Subscription$19.993 Months
- 1 Year Premium Subscription$24.991 Year
- 1 Year Premium Subscription$29.991 Year
- 6 Months Premium Subscription$39.996 Months
- 1 Year Premium Subscription$39.991 Year
- Premium lifetime$99.99
Rainbow Visual Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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