# Lil Planner vs Gentle Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Lil Planner at 4.9 against Gentle Timer's 4.6. Lil Planner also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 354) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Gentle Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lil Planner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Gentle Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lil Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lil Planner has 4.1K ratings behind it against 354, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Lil Planner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gentle Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lil Planner ships an update every 9 days, Gentle Timer every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lil Planner | Gentle Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-planner-visual-schedule/id6448482826/reviews)** | [4.6 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-timer-visual-countdown/id6738017755/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 354 |
| Positive reviews | 94.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Space Sweater, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793379527) | [JOHNNY LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778905380) |

## What reviewers say

### Lil Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-planner-visual-schedule/id6448482826)

This app provides a visual scheduling tool designed for children, particularly those with ADHD or autism. It helps build routines, increase focus, and reduce anxiety through an easy-to-use and engaging interface with fun rewards.

**Highlights:** Visual scheduling, Timers, Routine building, Habit formation, Reward system, Anxiety reduction

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lil Planner Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Lil Planner Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Lil Planner Plus | $35.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $41.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $41.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps a lot
- 👍 Great app with timers and planner
- 👍 Improves kids' listening and behavior
- 👍 Helps with organization and routine
- 👍 Visually appealing and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires payment to add multiple profiles
- 🔒 Lacks ability to customize schedules

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with adding new profiles
- Confusion around login and profile setup

**Requested features**

- Allow adding multiple profiles
- Add evening and night schedule options
- Provide more customization options


### Gentle Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-timer-visual-countdown/id6738017755)

This app offers a visually appealing, ad-free timer for focus, productivity, and managing children's routines. It supports various timer types, including countdown, Pomodoro, and interval, with extensive customization options for backgrounds, music, and themes. It also includes helpful everyday tools like a calculator and breathing exercises.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timers, Pomodoro focus sessions, Interval training timers, Multi timer support, Customizable backgrounds and music, Everyday utility tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Adorable and cute visuals
- 🎵 Fun and pleasant music/sounds
- 👍 Smooth, snappy, and easy to use
- 🎨 Artistic and whimsical design
- 🚀 Great functionality and performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 More free options desired
- 🔇 Occasional sound issues (no sound)
- 📱 Landscape mode not supported
- ⏳ Seconds not displayed on countdown
- ⬆️ Seconds set in increments of 10

**Reported bugs**

- No sound issues reported
- Seconds not displayed on countdown
- Landscape mode not working

**Requested features**

- More free options
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to set specific seconds
- Toggle off motion on settings menu
- Cat character option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lil Planner free?

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

### Is Gentle Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lil Planner or Gentle Timer?

Lil Planner is rated higher. Lil Planner averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Gentle Timer averages 4.6 from 354 ratings.

### Do Lil Planner or Gentle Timer have ads?

Neither Lil Planner nor Gentle Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lil Planner or Gentle Timer?

Lil Planner ships an update every 9 days, and Gentle Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Lil Planner was updated on September 22, 2026 and Gentle Timer on September 22, 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.*