Comparison

Kids Timer vs Kids Visual Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kids Timer

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
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Timer for Kids - Tipi Perfect visual timer for kids that makes time management fun and engaging through colorful countdown displays. This interactive kids timer app helps children understand time concepts with customizable clock faces. This app lets you customize timer. You can select an image that is being revealed and customize timer sounds. You can disable all sounds and confetti elements if you want a simple visual timer that doesn't disturb anyone. There is only option to add our own images. privacy policy: https://mrjohn10.github.io/tipi/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://mrjohn10.github.io/tipi/terms-of-service

About

Kids Visual Timer

This visual timer helps children manage daily routines and transitions with gentle voice guidance. It supports habit building and makes activities like getting ready, homework, and screen time more predictable. Ideal for kids aged 4-10, including those with ADHD or autism.

Highlights
  • Visual analog clock countdown
  • Routine builder with task lists
  • Voice alarms with pre-countdown
  • Character voices for guidance
  • Reward chart with stickers and medals
  • Multilingual support
Features
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No more “Hurry up!” TimeSense is more than a kids clock. It’s a visual timer that shows how much time is left and helps children know what to do next. It supports daily routines, transitions, and habit building with gentle voice guidance. Perfect for morning routines, bedtime routines, homework, and screen time — especially helpful for kids who struggle with transitions, including ADHD or autism. Recommended for ages 4–10. --- Does this sound familiar? - “Get ready!” doesn’t work - Your child struggles to switch activities - “How many minutes?” is asked again and again - You end up raising your voice - Your child doesn’t know what to do next TimeSense makes routines more predictable and helps kids move from one activity to another more smoothly. Also helpful for children with ADHD, autism, or transition challenges. --- Helpful in these daily situations: - Morning routine: getting dressed, brushing teeth, packing - Bedtime routine and evening preparation - Cleanup and screen time limits - Transitions before outings or lessons - Staying focused during homework - Learning how to tell time - Also useful in schools, ABA therapy, or special education settings --- Main Features: - Analog clock + countdown visual timer Shows both how much time is left and until what time - Routine feature with task list Set daily routines by day and time and start the timer with a notification Helps kids understand what to do next and build habits naturally - Voice alarms with pre-countdown notices Characters notify at 45, 30, 15, 1 minute, and 10 seconds Helps kids prepare and transition smoothly - Character voices with unique styles Gentle Giraffe, Energetic Wolf, Calm Elephant, Hasty Chicken Scene-based voices like “morning” and “bedtime” coming soon Unlock via short ads or Premium - Reward chart (stickers & medals) Collect stickers every time a timer is completed Earn a medal after collecting 7 stickers Track streaks and progress in the calendar A fun way to support routines and habit building ※ Some content requires Premium - Multilingual Support Supports English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese Great for bilingual families and multilingual learning More languages may be added in the future - Ad-free and safe environment --- Usage and Pricing: - Basic features are free TimeSense+ includes: ・Time reading (current time announced aloud) ・Scene-based premium voice prompts ・Multiple routines and child profiles (perfect for siblings) ・Family Sharing (up to 6 users) --- Message from the Developer: This app was born from our family’s wish to start each day with a smile. By helping kids feel how much time is left and understand what to do next, TimeSense supports independence step by step. We hope this app becomes a trusted partner for families around the world. --- Feedback and Support: For bug reports or requests: hello@syncraft.dev Terms of Use: https://syncraft.dev/timesense/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://syncraft.dev/timesense/en/privacy/

Screenshots

Kids Timer4 screens
Kids Visual Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kids Visual Timer at 5.0 against Kids Timer's 4.8. Kids Visual Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Kids Timer's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kids Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Kids Visual Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kids Visual Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kids Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Kids Visual Timer weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kids Timer versus Kids Visual Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKids TimerKids Visual Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.315 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan AugustyniakSYNCRAFT

Customer experience

Kids Timer

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Kids Visual Timer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Kids Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro$2.997 Days
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$24.99
8 purchases

Kids Visual Timer

Subscriptions6
  • TimeSense+$0.991 Month
  • TimeSense+ Monthly plan$1.991 Month
  • TimeSense+ Yearly$6.991 Year
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  • TimeSense+ Annual$8.991 Year
  • TimeSense+ Annual (Intro Offer)$11.991 Year
  • TimeSense+ Annual$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • TimeSense+ Lifetime$17.99
  • TimeSense+ Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Kids Timer free?
Kids Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kids Visual Timer free?
Kids Visual Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kids Timer or Kids Visual Timer?
Kids Visual Timer is rated higher. Kids Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Kids Visual Timer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Kids Timer or Kids Visual Timer have ads?
Neither Kids Timer nor Kids Visual Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kids Timer or Kids Visual Timer?
Kids Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kids Visual Timer weekly. Most recently, Kids Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kids Visual Timer on October 24, 2026.

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