Lil Planner vs Little Visual Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lil Planner
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.
- Visual scheduling
- Timers
- Routine building
- Habit formation
- Reward system
- Anxiety reduction
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The #1 visual schedule app for kids, ADHD, and autism. Easy routines, fun rewards. • Increase focus • Build good habits • Reduce anxiety • Stop meltdowns We made Lil Planner with parents and kids in mind: everything is big, easy to read, and easy to use. We also made it FUN -- fun enough to hold your attention AND theirs, hopefully long enough for you to make plans together. Great for: • Toddlers and preschoolers • ADHD, autistic, and neurodivergent kids • Kids that have a hard time with transitions • Older kids and grownups that want a fun way to stay organized • Visual learners We originally created Lil Planner for our own family. Now we're excited to share it with other families. "Let's check our Lil Planner!" has become a daily refrain in our house. We think it will become one in yours, too. Terms of Use: https://www.lilplanner.com/terms
Little Visual Timer
This app helps parents establish healthy routines and manage screen time for children with visual countdown timers. It offers customizable activities, parental locks, and activity statistics for peace of mind. All data is kept private on the device.
- Customizable visual timers
- Parental PIN lock
- Smart notifications
- Activity statistics
- Multiple child profiles
- Privacy-focused data storage
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Parenting made a little easier. Little Visual Timer helps you set healthy boundaries, build daily routines, and bring more balance to your child's day - without the endless negotiating or screen battles. -- HOW IT WORKS -- Pick an activity - reading, homework, outdoor play, screen time, anything you choose. Set the duration. Start the timer. Lock Controls. A clear visual countdown runs on screen, and you get peace of mind. -- KEY FEATURES -- Custom Activities: Create and color-code categories that fit your family's routine. Visual Timer: A full-screen, distraction-free countdown that's easy to follow. Parental Lock: Lock the timer with a 4-digit PIN so it can't be stopped or skipped. You stay in control. Smart Notifications: Get notified the moment time is up, even when the screen is off. Activity Statistics: See exactly how much time your child spends on each activity. Spot patterns, adjust routines. Multiple Kids: Manage timers for each child separately, all in one place. Privacy First: All data stays on your device. No tracking, no ads, no cloud. -- PRO ACCESS -- Unlock the full experience with a Pro subscription: - Parental Lock - Detailed statistics & charts - Multiple kids profiles - Unlimited activities Try Pro free for 3 days with the yearly plan. -- PERFECT FOR -- - Screen time limits - Homework and reading sessions - Morning and bedtime routines - Outdoor play and creative time - Any activity that needs a boundary Download Little Visual Timer and turn "just five more minutes" into a routine your whole family can count on. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lil Planner at 4.3K against Little Visual Timer's 3. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lil Planner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Little Visual Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.9 for Lil Planner against 5.0 for Little Visual Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lil Planner has 4.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Lil Planner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Little Visual Timer's.
Lil Planner ships an update every 9 days, Little Visual Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lil Planner | Little Visual Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (4.3K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Space Sweater, LLC | Oleh Yastrebov |
Customer experience
Lil Planner
Little Visual Timer
Bugs and requests
Lil Planner
Reported bugs
2 issues- Issues with adding new profiles
- Confusion around login and profile setup
Requested features
3 requests- Allow adding multiple profiles
- Add evening and night schedule options
- Provide more customization options
Little Visual Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lil Planner
- Lil Planner Plus3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Lil Planner Plus3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$35.991 Year
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- Lil Planner Plus$41.991 Year
- Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$41.991 Year
- Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$47.991 Year
- Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Little Visual Timer
- Kiddo Pro$1.997 Days
- Kiddo Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Questions
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