# Visual Countdown Timer vs Super Simple

The clearest difference is ads: Super Simple at none against Visual Countdown Timer's shown. Super Simple also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). Visual Countdown Timer's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 62%) and ratings volume (40K vs 11K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Countdown Timer sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Super Simple sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Visual Countdown Timer against 4.5 for Super Simple. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Visual Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 62% of Super Simple's.

Visual Countdown Timer ships an update monthly, Super Simple every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Countdown Timer | Super Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer/id541364004/reviews)** | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-simple-kids-songs/id1458640095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **80.3% of reviews** | 62.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#101** |
| Size | 185 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fehners Software LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/395357584) | [Skyship Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355694056) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer/id541364004)

This app uses a visual countdown to help children understand time and complete tasks. A picture is revealed as time elapses, and an exciting animation and sound reward completion. It aims to turn daily struggles into fun and encourage quicker task completion.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown from green to red, Picture revealed as time elapses, Exciting sound and animation reward, Customizable background images, User-selected reveal images, Adaptable for various tasks

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ocean Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transport Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animal Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cartoon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mask Maker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for classroom/special needs use
- 👍 Simple and visual design
- 👍 Customizable pictures and sounds
- 👍 Helps with transitions and routines
- 👍 Motivates kids to complete tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔊 Loud ticking sound
- 🔒 Ads in free version
- 🔒 Can't pause or stop timer

**Reported bugs**

- Custom pictures load rotated
- Timer stops working when app is in background

**Requested features**

- Option to set timer to countdown to a specific time
- Ability to adjust timer in smaller increments
- Option to keep picture displayed after timer ends
- Background timer functionality
- Custom sound/music options


### Super Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-simple-kids-songs/id1458640095)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app provides a safe, ad-free environment for toddlers to learn English through nursery rhymes, educational songs, and interactive games. It features beloved characters and content, with new additions weekly, and allows offline viewing of downloaded videos.

**Highlights:** Ad-free, safe learning environment, Nursery rhymes and educational songs, Interactive games and storybooks, Downloadable videos for offline viewing, New content added weekly, Customizable playlists

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Simple Premium: 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Super Simple Premium: 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Super Simple Premium: 6 Months | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Super Simple Premium: 1 Year | $57.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Phenomenal app and content
- 👍 Interactive and user-friendly
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and characters
- 👍 Effective and entertaining
- 👍 Calm and not overstimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unstable
- 🐛 Inconsistent content availability across devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 💰 No lifetime access option
- 🔌 Offline mode issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Offline mode not working as expected
- Inconsistent video/audio quality
- Difficulty closing or exiting the app

**Requested features**

- More interactive games and activities
- Ability to create custom playlists
- Subtitles or captions for multilingual support
- Continuous playback option
- Chromecast/AirPlay support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Super Simple free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Visual Countdown Timer or Super Simple?

Visual Countdown Timer is rated higher. Visual Countdown Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Super Simple averages 4.5 from 11K ratings.

### Do Visual Countdown Timer or Super Simple have ads?

Visual Countdown Timer shows ads; Super Simple does not.

### Which is updated more often, Visual Countdown Timer or Super Simple?

Visual Countdown Timer ships an update monthly, and Super Simple every 2 weeks. Most recently, Visual Countdown Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Super Simple on October 15, 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.*