# Time in vs Step & Star

The clearest difference is rating: Step & Star at 5.0 against Time in's 3.0. Step & Star also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Time in's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time in sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Step & Star sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step & Star holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Time in ships an update every 4 months, Step & Star monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time in | Step & Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-in-amikeo-apps/id626159460/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-and-star/id6783173060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AUTICIEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/495565739) | [Emily Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835795554) |

## What reviewers say

### Time in

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-in-amikeo-apps/id626159460)

This app helps users visualize the passage of time without needing to read a clock. It offers customizable, colorful timers with images, animations, and sound to make abstract time concepts more concrete, especially for children and those with learning difficulties.

**Highlights:** Visual representation of time passing, Customizable timers with images and animations, Preset timers for quick use, Audio options for music and sounds, End-of-timer animations, Zoom function for focus

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abonnement Amikeo | $12.99 | per month |
| Abonnement Amikeo | $149.99 | per year |


### Step & Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-and-star/id6783173060)

This app helps create visual schedules for children and adults with predictable routines. It uses "First, Then" picture cards to guide users through tasks, offering audio prompts and celebrations upon completion. It's designed to build independence and reduce anxiety through clear, step-by-step guidance.

**Highlights:** First-Then visual schedule creation, Step-by-step auto-advancing cards, Built-in symbol library and custom photos, Text-to-speech and custom voice recording, Optional countdown timers, Celebrations for task completion, Multiple user profiles, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time in free?

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

### Is Step & Star free?

Step & Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time in or Step & Star?

Step & Star is rated higher. Time in averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Step & Star averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Time in or Step & Star have ads?

Neither Time in nor Step & Star shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time in or Step & Star?

Time in ships an update every 4 months, and Step & Star monthly. Most recently, Time in was updated on October 30, 2026 and Step & Star on October 15, 2026.

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