# Visual Timer For Kids vs Step & Star

The clearest difference is rating: Step & Star at 5.0 against Visual Timer For Kids's 4.3. Step & Star also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Visual Timer For Kids's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Timer For Kids sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Step & Star sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step & Star holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Visual Timer For Kids ships an update every 6 months, Step & Star monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Timer For Kids | Step & Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids-timo/id6751781997/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-and-star/id6783173060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 158 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BoldScap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802151838) | [Emily Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835795554) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Timer For Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids-timo/id6751781997)

This app transforms daily tasks and routines into engaging visual experiences for children. It uses a visual countdown with a hidden image and a video reward to help kids understand time, stay focused, and complete activities with less stress.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Image reveals as time passes, Video rewards upon completion, Customizable routines, Kid-friendly themes, Parental controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |


### Step & Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-and-star/id6783173060)

This app helps create visual schedules for children and adults with predictable routines. It uses "First, Then" picture cards to guide users through tasks, offering audio prompts and celebrations upon completion. It's designed to build independence and reduce anxiety through clear, step-by-step guidance.

**Highlights:** First-Then visual schedule creation, Step-by-step auto-advancing cards, Built-in symbol library and custom photos, Text-to-speech and custom voice recording, Optional countdown timers, Celebrations for task completion, Multiple user profiles, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Timer For Kids free?

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

### Is Step & Star free?

Step & Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Visual Timer For Kids or Step & Star?

Step & Star is rated higher. Visual Timer For Kids averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Step & Star averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Visual Timer For Kids or Step & Star have ads?

Neither Visual Timer For Kids nor Step & Star shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visual Timer For Kids or Step & Star?

Visual Timer For Kids ships an update every 6 months, and Step & Star monthly. Most recently, Visual Timer For Kids was updated on October 6, 2026 and Step & Star on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*