Time Timer vs Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time Timer
This app provides a visual representation of time passing, making it easier to manage tasks and routines. It's designed to be inclusive and flexible for various needs, from educational settings to personal productivity.
- Iconic visual timer with disappearing disk
- Inclusive design for various needs
- Flexible routine creation and sequencing
- Multiple timers and preset options
- Customizable sound, vibration, and color
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Feel time move. Stay on track. Stress less. From the makers of the original red disk timer, the Time Timer® App transforms the powerful visual tool trusted by families, teachers, therapists, and productivity pros for over 30 years into a fully customizable experience on your device. Whether you’re helping students build focus, supporting kids through daily routines, or simply managing your own tasks without overwhelm—Time Timer makes time feel more tangible and manageable. What Makes Time Timer Different? Iconic Visual Timer Watch time disappear as the disk gets smaller—a simple, intuitive way to feel time passing, not just track it. Inclusive by Design Trusted by people with ADHD, Autism, executive function challenges, or just a busy brain. Invented by a mom for her child, Time Timer has supported users of all abilities for decades. Flexible for Every Routine Use it once or build structured sequences. Create presets for daily habits. Run multiple timers at once. Make routines visual and calm transitions. Trusted in Schools, Homes & Workplaces From kindergarten classrooms to therapy sessions to boardrooms, Time Timer helps reduce resistance, improve focus, and make time awareness easier for everyone. Free Features Include: Create up to 3 timers Run multiple timers at once Use the original 60-minute red disk — or choose any duration Adjust sound, vibration, and color with limited options Premium Features Unlock Even More: Unlimited customization Build routines with timer sequencing (morning checklists, therapy steps, work sprints) Organize timers with Groups Sync across mobile and desktop devices Quick Set +/- buttons for fast adjustments Customize disk size and detail level Use Time Timer For: Morning and bedtime routines Homework and study blocks Transitions between tasks Work sprints and focus sessions Therapy, coaching, or classroom support Daily life skills for kids, teens, and adults Why It Works Time Timer® transforms time from something abstract and invisible into something your eyes can track and your brain can trust. That’s why it’s backed by research, loved by educators, and recommended by occupational therapists worldwide. Created for real life. Trusted for decades. Download Time Timer today and feel the difference.
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
This app offers a fun, visual countdown timer designed for children. When the timer concludes, a surprise animated animal appears, making tasks engaging. It's ideal for managing routines, encouraging focus, and supporting children with special needs.
- Visual countdown timer
- Surprise animated animal reveal
- Customizable sounds and visuals
- No commercials
- Supports focus and transitions
- Beneficial for special needs children
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A super fun and simple visual timer for kids, no commercials. An egg hatches when timer ends, revealing a surprising animated cute animal! A great timer that helps with focus, transitions, time outs, getting ready, quiet time, tooth brushing, potty training, play time and taking turns. Customizable sounds and visuals. Super friendly for kids with ADHD, autism, and other special needs.
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Verdict
Time Timer and Little Timer Hatch Countdown both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Little Timer Hatch Countdown's written reviews are positive against 63% of Time Timer's. Little Timer Hatch Countdown also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Time Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Time Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per year and Little Timer Hatch Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Time Timer against 4.5 for Little Timer Hatch Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Time Timer's written reviews are positive against 84% of Little Timer Hatch Countdown's.
Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Little Timer Hatch Countdown every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Time Timer | Little Timer Hatch Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (15K ratings) — better | 4.5 (10K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | 83.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 10K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Time Timer LLC | Bitscuit Games |
Customer experience
Time Timer
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
User reviews
Time Timer
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for ADHD and autism
- 🚀 Great visual timer
- 👍 Customizable timers
- 👍 Useful for presentations and meetings
- 👍 Indispensable for organization and time management
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable sound/vibration alerts
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when phone is locked or app is minimized
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Screen turns off during timer
- 👎 Subscription model for some features
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
From 10K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great little free app
- 👍 Honestly top tier
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Delightful little tool
Room to improve
- 🐛 Very "pay to win"
- 🐛 Too expensive
- 🐛 Love but hate needing to constantly "restore" purchase
- 🐛 Weird
- 🐛 Weird
Bugs and requests
Time Timer
Reported bugs
4 issues- No timers show up in app
- Timer stops working when phone is locked
- Inconsistent dark mode implementation
- Vibration doesn't work as expected
Requested features
7 requests- Add Apple Watch complication
- Allow rearranging of timers
- Ability to continue timer after time is up
- Option to change timer color and background
- Lock timer settings on Apple Watch
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- Add percentage countdown option
- Integrate current time into app
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Reported bugs
3 issues- Upgrade purchase not working as expected
- Sound not working on iPad
- Timer gets offset when used in split screen on iPad
Requested features
7 requests- Add a gallery to display hatched animals
- Add an "almost done" sound
- Add a "kid safe" feature to disable buttons during timer
- Add a web/PC version
- Add an option to hide buttons during timer
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- Add more animals or special occasion animals
- Add a feature to make the stop button require a longer press
In-app purchases
Time Timer
- Unlock all Time Timer features$9.951 Year
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
- Go Premium$2.99
Questions
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