Messy Monsters vs Kids Visual Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Messy Monsters
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Mornings without the rush. Bedtimes without the nagging. With Messy Monsters, kids can see for themselves what needs doing, from brushing teeth and getting dressed to pajamas and lights out. They check it off, and you stop repeating yourself. For kids aged 4–12. Made by three parents, one of them a special education teacher. You choose tasks together, such as a morning routine, bedtime routine, homework or tidying up, and your child follows them in their own view. Every completed task brings them closer to the treasure chest on the Gold Journey. That makes routines fun to do and easier to stick with. MORNINGS AND BEDTIME • Mornings: a clear checklist to get out the door on time, without you prompting every step • Bedtime: the same steps every evening make bedtime calmer and more predictable • The Messy Song: our own music for winding down before sleep HOW IT WORKS • Pick ready-made tasks or create your own, daily or weekly • Get inspired by tasks other families use • Your child checks off tasks in the kids' view • Tasks earn gold on the Gold Journey toward a treasure chest, about a week away • At the chest, money goes into the piggy bank and new avatars and backgrounds unlock • Add an automatic weekly or monthly allowance that also goes into the piggy bank • Reminders help you stay on track WHY IT WORKS The app is built on positive reinforcement, clarity and predictability, principles well supported by research on children's behavior and used in many parenting programs. We've taken that knowledge, as parents and through our work in special education, and made it easy to use every day. You agree on tasks together, and once a routine sticks you move on to the next one. Small steps that last, even during busy weeks. FEATURES • Kids' view focused on today's tasks • Parent view with weekly overview and settings • Share your child with other adults, across two homes or with grandparents • Rewards, piggy bank and automatic allowance • Avatars and backgrounds your child picks • Task inspiration from other families • Reminders • The Messy Song for winding down PRICING Start for free and see how the app works for your family. Then continue with Premium, monthly or yearly. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled. We care about kids' screen time. Messy Monsters is an app you use together, for a few minutes a day. We're parents too, and we know how it can be. You're not alone, and you're always welcome to reach out if you'd like help getting started or keeping your routines going. Terms of Use: https://www.messymonsters.se/termsofuse/ Privacy Policy: https://www.messymonsters.se/privacy-policy-en/
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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Messy Monsters at 15.1 against Kids Visual Timer's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Messy Monsters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.
Messy Monsters ships an update fortnightly, Kids Visual Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Messy Monsters | Kids Visual Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Messy Monsters AB | Jorge Avila |
In-app purchases
Messy Monsters
- Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium - Yearly$22.991 Year
Kids Visual Timer
- Tick Tod Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
- Tick Tod Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Tick Tod Premium Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Tick Tod Premium Lifetime$29.99
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