# LifeTicker vs Visual timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LifeTicker at 80% against Visual timer's 0%. LifeTicker also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). Visual timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LifeTicker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Visual timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LifeTicker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LifeTicker has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of LifeTicker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Visual timer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | LifeTicker | Visual timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeticker-countdown-widget/id6504392120/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-calm-jar/id6741375962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 522 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Bodynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426379822) | [Nathan Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729928629) |

## What reviewers say

### LifeTicker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeticker-countdown-widget/id6504392120)

This app helps you visualize and share exciting upcoming events, from major milestones to personal joys. It offers customizable countdowns with photos, music, and location, and allows shared experiences with friends and family. Beautiful widgets keep your important dates visible on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdowns, Shared event countdowns, Home screen widgets, Event customization with photos/music, Calendar event import, 200+ templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Events - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Events - Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


### Visual timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-calm-jar/id6741375962)

A gentle countdown tool designed to help children self-regulate and find moments of calm. It features peaceful animated glitter to visually represent time passing, ensuring a distraction-free experience with a simple, kid-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Peaceful animated glitter for time visualization, Ad-free experience, Distraction-free design, Simple, kid-friendly interface, Aids self-regulation and calm

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium (Promo) | $1.49 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $2.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LifeTicker free?

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

### Is Visual timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LifeTicker or Visual timer?

LifeTicker is rated higher. LifeTicker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Visual timer averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LifeTicker or Visual timer have ads?

Neither LifeTicker nor Visual timer shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*