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

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TickTod helps kids see time, move through routines, and feel proud when a timer is done. Built for parents, caregivers, and families, TickTod turns countdowns into visual moments kids can watch and understand. Use it for bedtime, getting ready, brushing teeth, cleanup, homework, reading, screen time, quiet time, and the everyday transitions that need a clear finish line. Visual timers for home routines Start colorful countdowns quickly, save favorite routine presets, or switch to stopwatch mode when counting up works better. Progress that feels motivating Completed timers can become stars, streaks, badges, and goals, giving kids a small win to come back to. Personal for each child Create child profiles with their own colors, avatars, rewards, and progress so each timer feels familiar. Made to fit your family Choose themes, backgrounds, sounds, app icons, and timer animations. Use reduced-motion and sensory-friendly options when your family needs a calmer timer. Parent-friendly by design Protect parent settings with app lock options. Core family setup, profiles, timer history, rewards, and settings stay on your device, and optional analytics can be turned off in Privacy settings. Download TickTod and make the next routine easier to see, start, and celebrate. Privacy Policy: https://ticktod.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ticktod.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kids Timer4 screens
Kids Visual Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kids Visual Timer at weekly against Kids Timer's every 2 weeks. Kids Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.3 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Kids Visual Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kids Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Kids Visual Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 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 (12 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan AugustyniakJorge Avila

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
4 purchases

Kids Visual Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Tick Tod Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Tick Tod Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Tick Tod Premium Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tick Tod Premium 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.
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 September 29, 2026 and Kids Visual Timer on September 23, 2026.

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