# KiwiLights vs PlanetTimer

The clearest difference is price: KiwiLights at Free against PlanetTimer's $1.99. KiwiLights also leads on ratings volume (59 vs 1). PlanetTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

KiwiLights is free to download; PlanetTimer costs $1.99 up front. KiwiLights sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PlanetTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlanetTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KiwiLights has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of KiwiLights's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlanetTimer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KiwiLights | PlanetTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwilights-bedside-clock/id383032689/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planettimer/id6450160076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 208 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sahtu Press, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/353431549) | [仲辉 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687783590) |

## What reviewers say

### KiwiLights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwilights-bedside-clock/id383032689)

This app provides a charming flashlight and timer with adorable characters. It features smart brightness control, customizable timer presets, and widget support for quick access. Enjoy a blend of practicality and fun with its intuitive interface and battery-efficient design.

**Highlights:** Intuitive swipe controls, Smart brightness control, Customizable timer presets, Widget support, Multiple lovable characters, Battery-efficient design

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| KiwiLights Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Adorable characters
- 💡 Useful as a nightlight
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🌟 Great for fear of dark
- 💖 Cute and comforting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App turns off constantly
- 💸 Paid features for basic function
- 😠 Unpopular character changes
- ⚠️ Changes to free features
- 🎛️ App changes phone settings

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App turns off unexpectedly
- App doesn't open after update
- App changes phone brightness settings

**Requested features**

- Add an alarm clock
- Make clock numbers bigger
- Add a game feature
- Allow setting wallpaper
- More characters


### PlanetTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planettimer/id6450160076)

Customize your timers with cartoon-style planetary themes and fun flying machines. Experience a unique timing process with rotating planets and interactive 3D effects. Track time intervals with simple clicks.

**Highlights:** Cartoon planetary themes, Customizable flying machines, Rotating planet animations, Time tracking by clicks, 3D hand tracking effects, Multiple planetary patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KiwiLights free?

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

### Is PlanetTimer free?

PlanetTimer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KiwiLights or PlanetTimer?

PlanetTimer is rated higher. KiwiLights averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while PlanetTimer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KiwiLights or PlanetTimer have ads?

Neither KiwiLights nor PlanetTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KiwiLights or PlanetTimer?

KiwiLights ships an update every 2 months, and PlanetTimer every 2 months. Most recently, KiwiLights was updated on October 17, 2026 and PlanetTimer on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*