# Time Timer vs Sleep Meditations for Kids

The clearest difference is update cadence: Time Timer at every 2 weeks against Sleep Meditations for Kids's every 5 months. Time Timer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (15K vs 83). Sleep Meditations for Kids's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per year and Sleep Meditations for Kids sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Timer has 15K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Time Timer's written reviews are positive against 68% of Sleep Meditations for Kids's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Sleep Meditations for Kids every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Timer | Sleep Meditations for Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-timer/id332520417/reviews)** | [4.2 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-meditations-for-kids/id549414156/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Time Timer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/332520420) | [Glenn Harrold Publishing Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893582430) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-timer/id332520417)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Time Timer features | $9.95 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for ADHD and autism
- 🚀 Great visual timer
- 👍 Customizable timers
- 👍 Useful for presentations and meetings
- 👍 Indispensable for organization and time management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Sleep Meditations for Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-meditations-for-kids/id549414156)

This app offers guided story meditations for children, designed to promote relaxation and improve sleep. Created by an experienced yoga and Montessori teacher, it uses calming voices and gentle soundscapes to help children manage stress, anxiety, and build confidence.

**Highlights:** Guided story meditations, Relaxation and sleep aid, Stress and anxiety management, Confidence building, Calming voice narration, Gentle sound effects and music

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mermaids & Fairy Dust 1 by Christiane Kerr | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mermaids & Fairy Dust by Christiane Kerr | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rays Of Calm 1 by Christiane Kerr | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rays Of Calm 2 by Christiane Kerr | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enchanted Meditations For Kids 1 by Christiane Kerr | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enchanted Meditations For Kids 2 by Christiane Kerr | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bedtime Meditations For Kids by Christiane Kerr | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😴 Highly effective for helping children fall asleep
- 🧘 Excellent guided meditation and relaxation techniques
- 🎯 Soothing narrator voice quality
- 💜 Helps reduce anxiety and bedtime stress
- ✨ Beautiful visualization and imagery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for most content
- 🔄 Limited free content (only one meditation)
- 🚫 No family sharing of in-app purchases
- 🎤 Narrator accent not universally appealing
- 👦 Content may be more suited to girls

**Reported bugs**

- App force closes frequently
- In-app purchases crash on startup
- Playback stops when screen locks or phone sleeps
- Audio cuts off awkwardly without natural closing
- Purchased content won't fully download

**Requested features**

- Enable family sharing for in-app purchases
- Add preview clips before purchase
- Extend music duration after meditation ends
- Improve app interface and navigation
- Add more narrator voice options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Timer free?

Time Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sleep Meditations for Kids free?

Sleep Meditations for Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time Timer or Sleep Meditations for Kids?

Time Timer is rated higher. Time Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Sleep Meditations for Kids averages 4.2 from 83 ratings.

### Do Time Timer or Sleep Meditations for Kids have ads?

Neither Time Timer nor Sleep Meditations for Kids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Timer or Sleep Meditations for Kids?

Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sleep Meditations for Kids every 5 months. Most recently, Time Timer was updated on November 12, 2026 and Sleep Meditations for Kids on November 6, 2026.

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