# Visual Timer for Kids vs Classroom Volume Buddy

The clearest difference is price: Visual Timer for Kids at Free against Classroom Volume Buddy's $0.99. Visual Timer for Kids also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). Classroom Volume Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Visual Timer for Kids is free to download; Classroom Volume Buddy costs $0.99 up front. Visual Timer for Kids sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Classroom Volume Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Classroom Volume Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Timer for Kids | Classroom Volume Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classroom-volume-buddy/id6794152261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 94 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) | [Ashley Schaub](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794152263) |

## 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


### Classroom Volume Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classroom-volume-buddy/id6794152261)

This app assists educators in controlling classroom noise levels with an on-device monitor and interactive rewards. Teachers can set noise thresholds and monitor student progress visually. The timer automatically pauses when noise levels exceed the limit, and audio is never recorded.

**Highlights:** On-device volume monitoring, Customizable classroom rewards, Real-time progress tracking for students, Automatic timer pause for excessive noise, Audio privacy (never recorded or uploaded)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

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

### Is Classroom Volume Buddy free?

Classroom Volume Buddy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Visual Timer for Kids or Classroom Volume Buddy?

Classroom Volume Buddy is rated higher. Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Classroom Volume Buddy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Visual Timer for Kids or Classroom Volume Buddy have ads?

Neither Visual Timer for Kids nor Classroom Volume Buddy shows ads.

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