Kids Timer vs MiniTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kids Timer
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Helps children understand time, stay focused, and complete daily routines with ease. Perfect for homework, playtime, chores, bedtime, morning routines, and screen-time limits. Designed for kids and trusted by parents, SmartKidTimer uses a simple visual timer, clear activities, and positive reinforcement to help children develop healthy habits. ◆ SIMPLE & CHILD-FRIENDLY • Big, visual timer – easy to understand at any age • Colorful interface designed for kids • No distractions, no ads, no pop-ups ◆ BUILD DAILY ROUTINES • Create custom activities such as homework, play, meals, sleep, chores, reading • Set the duration for each task • Guide your child step-by-step through their routine ◆ MOTIVATE WITH REWARDS • Stars and achievements for completed tasks • Encourages responsibility and consistency • Great for children who need extra structure or motivation ◆ MULTIPLE PROFILES • Create separate routines for each child • Track progress individually ◆ PROGRESS & STATISTICS • See how your child spends their time • Weekly summaries and insights • Perfect for building long-term habits ◆ SAFE FOR CHILDREN • 100% ad-free • No data collection • Parent-controlled settings Makes daily routines fun, simple, and stress-free — for both kids and parents. Download now and help your child build healthy habits through play! If you have suggestions, ideas for new features, or notice any issues, please contact me at: apps.tudor@gmail.com.
MiniTime
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MiniTime is a minimal timer app with only the essentials. • Clean and intuitive circular timer UI • Fast and simple gesture controls • Create custom timers for different routines Stay focused without clutter or distractions. Study, workout, cooking, meditation, breaks — Simplify your daily routine with MiniTime. MiniTime — The most minimal timer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kids Timer at none against MiniTime's 1. Kids Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. MiniTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kids Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kids Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, MiniTime every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kids Timer | MiniTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | tudor abrudan | Stannum |
In-app purchases
Kids Timer
No in-app purchases
MiniTime
- MiniTime Pro$1.99









