# Revise IT vs Visual Timer for Kids

The clearest difference is price: Visual Timer for Kids at Free against Revise IT's $9.99. Visual Timer for Kids also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 20). Revise IT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Visual Timer for Kids is free to download; Revise IT costs $9.99 up front. Visual Timer for Kids sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Revise IT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Visual Timer for Kids holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Revise IT's written reviews are positive against 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Revise IT ships an update every 6 months, Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Revise IT | Visual Timer for Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revise-it/id480682657/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Influential Software Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/957845917) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Revise IT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revise-it/id480682657)

Test your knowledge on various macOS and OS X versions, from Yosemite to Ventura. This app provides a comprehensive way to assess your understanding of these operating systems.

**Highlights:** OS X Yosemite knowledge test, OS X El Capitan quiz, macOS Sierra assessment, macOS High Sierra questions, macOS Mojave practice, macOS Catalina exam, macOS Big Sur study, macOS Monterey quiz, macOS Ventura test

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great study tool for Apple exams
- 👍 Helpful for passing certifications
- 👍 Good for reviewing knowledge
- 👍 Free resource for study
- 👍 Useful for identifying weak areas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated exam content
- 🐛 Questions out of scope
- 🐛 Not working on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 No place to review marked questions
- 🐛 Lacks answer explanations

**Reported bugs**

- App not up to date with latest Apple exams
- No updates to Apple exams after purchase
- All questions out of scope of the exam
- Not working correctly on iOS 14.7.1
- Stuck on Version (10.15)

**Requested features**

- Update content to latest Apple exams
- Provide answer explanations
- Allow review of marked questions
- Support for iPhone X and iPad
- Fix results section to allow OS switching


### 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 Revise IT free?

Revise IT costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Revise IT or Visual Timer for Kids?

Visual Timer for Kids is rated higher. Revise IT averages 3.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Revise IT or Visual Timer for Kids have ads?

Neither Revise IT nor Visual Timer for Kids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Revise IT or Visual Timer for Kids?

Revise IT ships an update every 6 months, and Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. Most recently, Revise IT was updated on October 15, 2026 and Visual Timer for Kids on October 14, 2026.

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