# Visual Countdown Timer vs Proloquo

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Countdown Timer at 4.6 against Proloquo's 3.9. Visual Countdown Timer also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (81% vs 48%). Proloquo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Countdown Timer sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Proloquo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Visual Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Countdown Timer has 40K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Visual Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 48% of Proloquo's.

Visual Countdown Timer ships an update monthly, Proloquo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Countdown Timer | Proloquo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer/id541364004/reviews)** | [3.9 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proloquo/id1521978238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 143 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 185 MB | 503 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fehners Software LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/395357584) | [AssistiveWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/308368167) |

## 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


### Proloquo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proloquo/id1521978238)

This app provides an intuitive and efficient Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for users of all ages. It facilitates language development and effective communication with features like quick access to words, a search function, and a unique Thinking Space for early communicators. It also offers a full keyboard with word prediction and expert guidance through an accompanying coach.

**Highlights:** Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Quick access to frequently used words, Search function for effortless word finding, Focus Mode™ for targeted word emphasis, Thinking Space™ for early communicators (iPad only), Extensive vocabulary with Related Words™, Full keyboard with word prediction, Proloquo Coach for expert guidance

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Proloquo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Visual Countdown Timer or Proloquo?

Visual Countdown Timer is rated higher. Visual Countdown Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Proloquo averages 3.9 from 143 ratings.

### Do Visual Countdown Timer or Proloquo have ads?

Visual Countdown Timer shows ads; Proloquo does not.

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

Visual Countdown Timer ships an update monthly, and Proloquo every 6 weeks. Most recently, Visual Countdown Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Proloquo on September 20, 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.*