# Visual timer vs Meanwhile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meanwhile at 100% against Visual timer's 0%. Meanwhile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Visual timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Meanwhile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meanwhile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meanwhile has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Visual timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Meanwhile's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual timer | Meanwhile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-calm-jar/id6741375962/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meanwhile-daily-micro-journal/id6746348960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729928629) | [Max Retik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816309595) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Meanwhile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meanwhile-daily-micro-journal/id6746348960)

This app offers a minimalist approach to journaling, allowing users to capture daily thoughts, photos, and dreams. It helps users discover patterns in their lives through gentle analytics and resurfaces past memories to foster reflection and personal growth. All data is kept private and secure via iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Daily micro-journal entries, Instant photo capture, Dream and gratitude tracking, Pattern analysis and insights, Private iCloud sync, On This Day memories, Customizable themes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Features | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual timer free?

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

### Is Meanwhile free?

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

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

Meanwhile is rated higher. Visual timer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Meanwhile averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Visual timer or Meanwhile have ads?

Neither Visual timer nor Meanwhile shows ads.

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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.*