# Lickety Split vs Little Timer Hatch Countdown

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Little Timer Hatch Countdown at 16K against Lickety Split's 28. Little Timer Hatch Countdown also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Lickety Split's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lickety Split sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 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.

Lickety Split holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Timer Hatch Countdown has 16K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Lickety Split's written reviews are positive against 83% of Little Timer Hatch Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lickety Split ships an update every 11 days, Little Timer Hatch Countdown every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lickety Split | Little Timer Hatch Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lickety-split-musical-timer/id455790177/reviews)** | [4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-timer-hatch-countdown/id1496908204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **83.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swirly Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/439564834) | [Bitscuit Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471750244) |

## What reviewers say

### Lickety Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lickety-split-musical-timer/id455790177)

This app transforms daily chores into engaging games for children using music and visual timers. It helps motivate kids to complete tasks like getting ready or cleaning up by making time tangible and fun, reducing the need for parental nagging.

**Highlights:** Musical countdown timers, Animated hourglass visual, Gamifies daily tasks, Motivates dawdling children, Customizable timers with in-app purchase, Parent and educator developed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $2.99 | per year |


### Little Timer Hatch Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-timer-hatch-countdown/id1496908204)

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.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Surprise animated animal reveal, Customizable sounds and visuals, No commercials, Supports focus and transitions, Beneficial for special needs children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great little free app
- 👍 Honestly top tier
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Delightful little tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Very "pay to win"
- 🐛 Too expensive
- 🐛 Love but hate needing to constantly "restore" purchase
- 🐛 Weird
- 🐛 Weird

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade purchase not working as expected
- Sound not working on iPad
- Timer gets offset when used in split screen on iPad

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lickety Split free?

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

### Is Little Timer Hatch Countdown free?

Little Timer Hatch Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lickety Split or Little Timer Hatch Countdown?

Lickety Split is rated higher. Lickety Split averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Little Timer Hatch Countdown averages 4.5 from 16K ratings.

### Do Lickety Split or Little Timer Hatch Countdown have ads?

Neither Lickety Split nor Little Timer Hatch Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lickety Split or Little Timer Hatch Countdown?

Lickety Split ships an update every 11 days, and Little Timer Hatch Countdown every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lickety Split was updated on November 1, 2026 and Little Timer Hatch Countdown on November 3, 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.*