# Visual Timer for Kids vs Kids Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Kids Timer at 5.0 against Visual Timer for Kids's 4.6. Kids Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Visual Timer for Kids's advantage is ratings volume (187 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Timer for Kids sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Kids Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kids Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 187 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Visual Timer for Kids's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kids Timer's.

Visual Timer for Kids ships an update fortnightly, Kids Timer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Timer for Kids | Kids Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids-tokimo/id6683312122/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-timer-visual-countdown/id6747744932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 465 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nadiia Martyniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757187452) | [栋 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731484407) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Timer for Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids-tokimo/id6683312122)

This app helps children learn time management through a visual countdown timer. It features customizable themes, sounds, and animations to make tracking time enjoyable and motivating for kids. It's designed to support daily routines, homework, and playtime.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Customizable themes and sounds, Fun animations and rewards, Timer statistics for habit building, Supports daily routines and tasks, Child-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY ACCESS | $7.99 | per month |
| YEARLY ACCESS | $24.99 | per year |
| LIFETIME ACCESS | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Helps with routines
- 👍 Visual timer is effective
- 👍 Cute animals/pictures as rewards
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Free version very limited
- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Limited sound options for ASD sensitivity
- 👎 Volume control could be better
- 👎 Battery-powered, not rechargeable

**Requested features**

- Lock timer to prevent pausing/stopping
- More sound options, including no sound
- Customizable with own pictures
- Rechargeable battery option


### Kids Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-timer-visual-countdown/id6747744932)

This visual countdown timer helps young children, including those with ADHD or autism, understand the passage of time. It uses gentle visual cues and a friendly sound to signal the end of a period, making routines and transitions smoother.

**Highlights:** Gentle visual countdown, Kid-friendly sound cues, Sticker rewards for completion, Supports ADHD, autism, time blindness, Simple setup for parents, No ads or subscriptions

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited-Time Full Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

Visual Timer for Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kids Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Visual Timer for Kids or Kids Timer?

Kids Timer is rated higher. Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Kids Timer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Visual Timer for Kids or Kids Timer have ads?

Neither Visual Timer for Kids nor Kids Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visual Timer for Kids or Kids Timer?

Visual Timer for Kids ships an update fortnightly, and Kids Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Visual Timer for Kids was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kids Timer on October 24, 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.*