# Kids Visual Timer vs Kids Timer

Kids Visual Timer and Kids Timer both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Kids Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Kids Visual Timer's. Kids Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). Kids Visual Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kids Visual Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Kids Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kids Visual Timer against 5.0 for Kids Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Kids Visual Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kids Timer's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Kids Visual Timer | Kids Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-visual-timer-timesense/id6747689461/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-timer-visual-countdown/id6747744932/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 170 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SYNCRAFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821469238) | [栋 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731484407) |

## What reviewers say

### Kids Visual Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-visual-timer-timesense/id6747689461)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeSense+ | $0.99 | per month |
| TimeSense+ Monthly plan | $1.99 | per month |
| TimeSense+ Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| TimeSense+ Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| TimeSense+ Annual (Intro Offer) | $11.99 | per year |
| TimeSense+ Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| TimeSense+ Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |
| TimeSense+ Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Kids Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-timer-visual-countdown/id6747744932)

This visual countdown timer helps young children, including those with ADHD or autism, understand the passage of time. It uses gentle visual cues and a friendly sound to signal the end of a period, making routines and transitions smoother.

**Highlights:** Gentle visual countdown, Kid-friendly sound cues, Sticker rewards for completion, Supports ADHD, autism, time blindness, Simple setup for parents, No ads or subscriptions

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited-Time Full Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kids Visual Timer free?

Kids Visual Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kids Timer free?

Kids Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kids Visual Timer or Kids Timer?

Kids Visual Timer and Kids Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Kids Visual Timer or Kids Timer have ads?

Neither Kids Visual Timer nor Kids Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kids Visual Timer or Kids Timer?

Kids Visual Timer ships an update weekly, and Kids Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kids Visual Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kids Timer on October 24, 2026.

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