# Noise Meter vs Kids Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kids Timer at every 2 weeks against Noise Meter's every 6 weeks. Kids Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noise Meter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Kids Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kids Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 18 respectively.

Noise Meter ships an update every 6 weeks, Kids Timer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noise Meter | Kids Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noise-meter-keep-quiet/id6744021866/reviews) | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-timer-tipi/id6744066070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **18** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) | [Jan Augustyniak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739379260) |

## What reviewers say

### Noise Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noise-meter-keep-quiet/id6744021866)

This app helps children understand and manage noise levels through a visual meter and interactive characters. It encourages self-regulation and calm by providing real-time feedback on sound intensity. Ideal for home or educational settings.

**Highlights:** Visual noise meter, Kid-friendly characters reacting to sound, Real-time sound level feedback, Encourages calm and self-regulation, Color-coded noise level bar, Ideal for home and classrooms

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Noise Meter Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Noise Meter Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Noise Meter Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Noise Meter Premium | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Noise Meter Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noise Meter Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Noise Meter Premium | $99.99 | one-time |


### 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 Noise Meter free?

Noise Meter 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, Noise Meter or Kids Timer?

Kids Timer is rated higher. Noise Meter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Kids Timer averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Noise Meter or Kids Timer have ads?

Neither Noise Meter nor Kids Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noise Meter or Kids Timer?

Noise Meter ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kids Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Noise Meter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kids Timer on October 24, 2026.

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