Parrot Timer vs Kids Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Parrot Timer
A charming timer app featuring cute, dancing parrots that celebrate when your countdown ends. Unlock new parrot friends through regular use, adding fun to everyday time management tasks.
- Parrot-themed timer interface
- Dancing parrot celebrations
- Unlockable parrot characters
- Simple and effective time management
- Versatile for kitchen or general use
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Discover the adorable Parrot Timer app, a delightful timer with a parrot theme. It's designed to add a dash of fun to your time management. Features include: - Engaging visuals where cute parrots grace the timer screen. As the countdown ends, these parrots celebrate by dancing. - Initially, you have access to 5 charming parrots. Frequent use of Parrot Timer rewards you with the addition of new parrot friends. - Beyond its adorable appeal, Parrot Timer offers simplicity and effectiveness for all your timing needs. *While primarily envisioned as a kitchen timer, Parrot Timer's versatility allows it to function perfectly as a general timer too.
Kids Timer
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Make everyday routines easier to follow with a colorful visual timer, illustrated tasks, and a cheerful surprise at the finish. Kids Timer is completely free, with no ads, subscriptions, or account required. BUILD A ROUTINE THAT FITS YOUR DAY Choose from 26 task templates and eight starter packs, then make them your own. Organize tasks into Morning, After School, Bedtime, and Anytime. Start with brushing teeth, getting dressed, homework, reading, tidying up, or getting out the door. ONE TASK OR A WHOLE ROUTINE Run any task on its own or follow a sequence one step at a time. Pause, resume, restart the current step, or stop when plans change. Tap Next when you are ready to move on. KEEP YOUR FAVORITE QUICK TIMERS Use the familiar quick timers or save your own. Rename a timer, set its minutes and seconds, and choose from the app's built-in illustrations. Your saved timers and artwork choices stay on your device. SEE TIME PASS Follow the countdown ring as it changes from green to amber to coral. Show or hide the numbers, choose completion sounds, or keep things silent. Haptics and Reduce Motion support let you adjust the experience. CELEBRATE SMALL SUCCESSES Watch an egg hatch into one of ten cheerful animals, or choose stars, a rainbow, or confetti at the finish. Earn a daily star for each completed routine task, see your star chart and streaks, and discover six achievements. GET STARTED YOUR WAY Use the optional guided setup to find a starter pack for your family's day, or go straight to the timers. Editing and settings are easy to reach. All timer creation, routines, artwork choices, and rewards are free. Timers, settings, and progress are saved locally on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Parrot Timer at every 4 days against Kids Timer's every 8 months. Parrot Timer also leads on iOS requirement (16.3 vs 18.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Parrot Timer ships an update every 4 days, Kids Timer every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Parrot Timer | Kids Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (37 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hidekazu seto | Pocket Grove Ltd |
In-app purchases
Parrot Timer
No in-app purchases
Kids Timer
No in-app purchases
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