# Visual Countdown Timer vs Kids Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Kids Timer at 4.8 against Visual Countdown Timer's 3.5. Kids Timer also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Visual Countdown Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kids Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Visual Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kids Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kids Timer has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Countdown Timer | Kids Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-buzzy/id6743747579/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-timer-tipi/id6744066070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.3** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick van der Ploeg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789764470) | [Jan Augustyniak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739379260) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-buzzy/id6743747579)

This app makes time tangible for children by visually showing its passage with a gradually revealed picture. It offers customizable backgrounds and music to keep kids engaged during tasks like homework or bedtime routines, transforming abstract time into a fun, interactive experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive visual timer with picture reveal, Diverse collection of kid-friendly images, Customizable backgrounds, Engaging background music themes, Seamless background mode, Smart time-up alert

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kids Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-timer-tipi/id6744066070)

This app helps children learn about time with a visually engaging countdown display. It allows for customization of clock faces, sounds, and images to make time management fun and interactive.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown displays, Customizable clock faces, Image reveal timer, Customizable timer sounds, Option to disable sounds and confetti, Add own images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Countdown Timer free?

Visual Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kids Timer free?

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

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

Kids Timer is rated higher. Visual Countdown Timer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Kids Timer averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

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

Neither Visual Countdown Timer nor Kids Timer 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.*