Comparison

Kids Timer vs My Magic 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

My Magic Timer

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
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My Magic Timer turns everyday routines into something kids can see, understand, and enjoy. Instead of numbers ticking down, time is shown visually with color and friendly characters that appear as time passes. This makes waiting, transitions, and short activities easier for kids to understand, without pressure or constant reminders from parents. Kids can watch their favorite character slowly appear as the timer runs, helping them stay engaged and focused until time is up. No reading required. No math. Just a clear, gentle sense of “how much time is left.” Parents can quickly start a timer or use simple presets for common routines like brushing teeth, screen time, transitions, or calm-down moments. Everything is designed to be fast, flexible, and easy to use in real life. My Magic Timer is built with safety in mind. It works fully offline, has no ads, and does not collect data. Parental controls let you lock settings so kids can focus on the timer. Paired with Guided Access, you can relax knowing nothing else is happening in the background. Legal - Privacy Policy: https://exclusive-replace-ab8.notion.site/My-Magic-Timer-Privacy-Policy-2f19fe63edfc8019b6e9e4bd00e72cb4?source=copy_link - EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kids Timer4 screens
My Magic Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kids Timer at 4.8 against My Magic Timer's 3.7. Kids Timer also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 3). My Magic Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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

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. My Magic Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kids Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kids Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, My Magic Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Kids Timer versus My Magic Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKids TimerMy Magic Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.315.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan AugustyniakAndrew Melian

Customer experience

Kids Timer

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

My Magic Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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
None

My Magic Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kids Timer free?
Kids Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Magic Timer free?
My Magic Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kids Timer or My Magic Timer?
Kids Timer is rated higher. Kids Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while My Magic Timer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Kids Timer or My Magic Timer have ads?
Neither Kids Timer nor My Magic Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kids Timer or My Magic Timer?
Kids Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and My Magic Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Kids Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and My Magic Timer on September 17, 2026.

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