# Visual Countdown Timer vs My Magic Timer

The clearest difference is rating: My Magic Timer at 3.7 against Visual Countdown Timer's 3.5. My Magic Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

My Magic Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Countdown Timer | My Magic Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-buzzy/id6743747579/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-magic-timer/id6758312055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick van der Ploeg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789764470) | [Andrew Melian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862527421) |

## 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


### My Magic Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-magic-timer/id6758312055)

This app visually represents time for children, using friendly characters and color instead of numbers. It helps kids understand waiting, transitions, and short activities without needing to read or do math. Parents can easily set timers for daily routines, with features designed for flexibility and offline use.

**Highlights:** Visual time representation, Character-based countdown, No reading or math required, Preset timers for routines, Offline functionality, Parental controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is My Magic Timer free?

My Magic Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Visual Countdown Timer or My Magic Timer?

My Magic Timer is rated higher. Visual Countdown Timer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while My Magic Timer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Visual Countdown Timer or My Magic Timer have ads?

Neither Visual Countdown Timer nor My Magic 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.*