TimeFox vs AnnaMate

TimeFox – Visual Timers, Routines & Calming Tools Your parenting sidekick for transitions, routines, and those moments when nothing seems to be working. TimeFox helps families bring more calm, structure, and focus to everyday life. Built with guidance from pediatric occupational therapists and ABA therapists, it’s designed to support young kids, especially those with ADHD, autism, or sensory sensitivities. Whether you're getting your child out the door, winding down for bed, or navigating big feelings, TimeFox gives you flexible tools that actually work in real life. Why Parents and OTs Love TimeFox: • Visual timers that help kids see time using animated reveals, disappearing blocks, or curtain-style countdowns — now with image selection and fun new timer styles like Shadow Fade • Live Activity support so you can check progress right from your Lock Screen • Swipeable routines with step-by-step guidance — perfect for mornings, bedtime, school prep, and more • Per-step timer options to match the task — choose no timer, a countdown, or a visual reveal • Customizable image packs to personalize your timers and keep things fresh • Fox Stars, a flexible star chart for completing routines, tasks, and practicing positive behaviors • Distract Mode, a toolkit with silly sounds, short visual clips, and a feedback log to help manage dysregulation and redirect attention • Calming tools like Candle Breathing, Box Breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding, Push the Wall, and Bear Hugs • Editable calming plans to save what works for your child and reuse it anytime • The Fox Den, a “save now, read later” space for parenting tips and tools you want to revisit when the moment is right • Designed for daily parenting and professional use — flexible enough for home, therapy, or classroom environments • No logins or accounts — just easy, effective tools that support emotional regulation and independence Created by a parent with expert input from pediatric OTs and ABA therapists. TimeFox gives your child visual support they can understand, and gives you practical tools to bring calm when it’s needed most.

My daughter Anna was born with a chromosomal abnormality that limits her ability to communicate verbally. There are several iPad apps that offer support for people with communication difficulties, but I wanted to create one specifically for her. It may or may not be helpful to you, but there is only one way to find out. Give it a try! • AI-assisted communication • AI-driven app architecture • AI-generated vocabulary • Powered by Apple Intelligence • No logins, no usernames, no passwords