# Potty Training Time vs Visual Timer for Kids

The clearest difference is update cadence: Visual Timer for Kids at every 6 weeks against Potty Training Time's every 14 months. Visual Timer for Kids also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 59). Potty Training Time's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Potty Training Time sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Visual Timer for Kids sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Visual Timer for Kids holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Potty Training Time's written reviews are positive against 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's.

Potty Training Time ships an update every 14 months, Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Potty Training Time | Visual Timer for Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potty-training-time/id473203652/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two Little Hands](https://appshunter.io/developer/473203655) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Potty Training Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potty-training-time/id473203652)

Encourage potty training success with fun rewards. This app offers personalized calls from a character, interactive stories, and engaging videos to motivate your child. Celebrate milestones and make potty training a positive experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized calls from Rachel, Interactive storybook reading, Watch engaging videos, Sticker and Snickers rewards, High-five and hug encouragement

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sticker Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| My Body is Amazing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Potty Dance | $0.99 | one-time |
| I Wash my Hands | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stop And Go | $0.99 | one-time |
| Accident Video | $0.99 | one-time |
| Celebrate Video | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shining Star | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👧 Effective potty training motivation through Rachel character
- 📞 Interactive phone call feature from Rachel highly engaging
- ⭐ Sticker chart reward system drives positive behavior
- 🎵 Catchy songs and sign language learning
- 📚 Free e-books and educational content included

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes and freezes
- ⏳ Infinite loading screens preventing app use
- 🔇 Sound/audio issues across multiple devices
- 📞 Phone call feature often fails to display video
- ❌ Removed core features in recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Loading screen spins indefinitely
- Buttons unresponsive/not clickable
- Phone call video fails to display
- No sound in videos or app features

**Requested features**

- Potty reminder timer with theme song alarm
- Multiple child profiles with individual tracking
- More variety in Rachel's success call messages
- Bundle pricing for video purchases
- More games and stories beyond current offerings


### 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 (12)**

| 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 |
| Special Offer - 1 Year | $19.00 | per year |
| 3 Months Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Potty Training Time free?

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

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Potty Training Time or Visual Timer for Kids?

Visual Timer for Kids is rated higher. Potty Training Time averages 4.1 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Potty Training Time or Visual Timer for Kids have ads?

Neither Potty Training Time nor Visual Timer for Kids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Potty Training Time or Visual Timer for Kids?

Potty Training Time ships an update every 14 months, and Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. Most recently, Potty Training Time was updated on October 3, 2026 and Visual Timer for Kids on October 14, 2026.

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