Lily pad vs Visual Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lily pad
This app offers a gentle approach to time management, reducing stress during daily tasks like meal prep or getting ready. It aids in building routines, overcoming procrastination, and achieving a better activity balance.
- Manually adjust visual timer
- Create multiple timers
- Distraction-free time tracking
- Build routines
- Reduce stress with time management
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Enjoy a gentle time awareness by having our visual timer as an aid. We created this app to have less stress during activities that require time management. Like preparing to go outside or making a meal. It also helps to build up routines, to get started with things one postpones, or get a better balance between activities. Features: - Manually adjust your visual timer - Create multiple timers - Keep track of the time, free from distraction
Visual Timer
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See time. Stay focused. Visual Timer is the simple, beautiful way to see time passing. Whether you're studying, working, or managing ADHD, watching time disappear keeps you focused and on track. No complicated features. Just set your time and go. VISUAL COUNTDOWN Watch time melt away with a clear, satisfying visual display. Unlike digital timers that just show numbers, Visual Timer lets you feel how much time remains at a glance. Perfect for anyone who struggles with time blindness. POMODORO & TOMATO TIMER Work in focused sprints using the popular Pomodoro Technique. Set 25-minute focus sessions followed by short breaks. The visual countdown helps you stay in the zone without constantly checking the clock. STUDY TIME MADE SIMPLE Ideal for homework, exam prep, and deep work sessions. Set your study time, watch the timer, and stay focused until it's done. No distractions, no complexity. PRESETS FOR QUICK START Save your favorite timer lengths for one-tap access. Sprint timer for work blocks, short breaks, or custom durations. All ready when you are. GENTLE ALERTS Soft sounds and optional vibration let you know when time's up without jarring interruptions. Stay in flow, finish your thought, then take your break. CLEAN & MINIMAL No ads interrupting your focus. No cluttered interface. Just a beautiful timer that does exactly what you need. WHO IS VISUAL TIMER FOR? • Students who need to focus during study sessions • Remote workers doing focused work sprints • Adults with ADHD who struggle with time awareness • Anyone using the Pomodoro Technique • People who want to see time, not just track it Stop losing track of time. Download Visual Timer and finally see where your focus goes. ----- Visual Timer is free to download and use. There are no ads. Privacy Policy: https://gradoid.com/visual-timer/privacy.html Terms: https://gradoid.com/visual-timer/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Visual Timer at 13.0 against Lily pad's 16.1. 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.
| Parameter | Lily pad | Visual Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Freek Lever | GRADOID DOO NOVI SAD |
In-app purchases
Lily pad
No in-app purchases
Visual Timer
No in-app purchases
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