Visual timer vs FlowTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visual timer
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.
- Peaceful animated glitter for time visualization
- Ad-free experience
- Distraction-free design
- Simple, kid-friendly interface
- Aids self-regulation and calm
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Visual timer: Calm Jar A gentle countdown tool to help kids self-regulate and find calm. Features: - Peaceful animated glitter to show time passing - No ads, no distractions - Simple, kid-friendly design
FlowTimer
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- Overview FlowTimer is a minimalist sand timer designed to help you feel the passage of time — not measure it by numbers. Instead of loud alarms or ticking clocks, FlowTimer creates a soft, visual flow that guides you through focus, meditation, or short breaks. Whether you're working, breathing, or relaxing, FlowTimer helps you find your rhythm — quietly and beautifully. - Why FlowTimer Calm Focus: A clean, distraction-free timer for study, meditation, or deep work. Visual Flow: Watch time flow like sand, creating a natural sense of focus. Custom Duration: Set your own minutes and seconds easily. Mood Themes: Choose from calm color moods like Soft Sand, Forest Calm, or Dawn Glow. No noise, no stress: Perfect for mindful moments, without alarms or ads. - Perfect for Pomodoro or Focus Sessions Meditation & Mindfulness Practice Short Breaks or Breathing Exercises Kids’ screen time or calming activities Gentle reminders to pause & reset - Features Minimalist hourglass animation Custom session lengths (1–60 minutes) Quick start presets (1, 3, 5, 10, 30, 60 min) 3 calm color moods Light & Dark Mode support Works completely offline
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowTimer at none against Visual timer's 2. Visual timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On price 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. Visual timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FlowTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Visual timer | FlowTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nathan Schmidt | Haeseong Jung |
In-app purchases
Visual timer
- Lifetime Premium (Promo)$1.49
- Lifetime Premium$2.49
FlowTimer
No in-app purchases
