Comparison

Visual Timer for Kids vs First

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

First

Features
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First-Then is a clean, distraction-free visual schedule for parents, caregivers, and educators. Build a two-step plan in seconds: tap an activity card to place it in the **FIRST** slot, tap another to place it in the **THEN** slot, and show your child what comes next. Visual schedules reduce anxiety around transitions. Instead of explaining "after breakfast, you'll brush your teeth" in the middle of a meltdown, you can show it — two clear pictures, in order, on a single screen. **Designed for real family life** • Tap-to-place — no dragging, no learning curve • Gentle animations that guide the eye from choice to plan • Works in portrait or landscape on iPhone and iPad • One-tap CLEAR to reset between routines • Large, friendly illustrations toddlers recognize instantly **Included activities** Breakfast, Brush Hair, Brush Teeth, Get Changed, Shoes, Go to Toilet, TV, Wash Hands. **Built with privacy in mind** First-Then works fully offline. There are no accounts, no sign-ups, no ads, no analytics, no trackers, and no data collection of any kind. Nothing leaves your device. **Who it's for** • Parents of toddlers and preschoolers • Caregivers supporting children with autism, ADHD, or communication differences who benefit from visual supports • Early childhood educators and speech or occupational therapists who use first/then boards in sessions

Screenshots

Visual Timer for Kids4 screens
First4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First at none against Visual Timer for Kids's 12. First also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Visual Timer for Kids sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. First asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Visual Timer for Kids versus First: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Timer for KidsFirst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNatalia Jakubczyk-GajewskaGraham McLellan

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

First

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Visual Timer for Kids

Subscriptions11
  • 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
Show 8 more
  • 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
One-time1
  • Premium lifetime$99.99
None

First

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Timer for Kids free?
Visual Timer for Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First free?
First is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Visual Timer for Kids or First have ads?
Neither Visual Timer for Kids nor First shows ads.

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