Comparison

Math Balloons vs My Magic Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Math Balloons

Features
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Math Balloons turns math practice into play. Pop balloons with the correct answer and build fast, confident mental math through quick repetition and fun challenges. Perfect for students in grades 1–7. Practice modes: - Multiplication (times tables) - Division - Addition & subtraction - “Test your skills” (mixed) – a varied challenge mode Two difficulty levels: - Easy: fewer balloons and clearly different answer options — great for younger learners. - Normal: faster pace and closer alternatives — for stronger fluency and automatic recall. - Safe and kid-friendly No ads, no account or sign-in Everything is stored locally on your device Available in Norwegian and English

About

My Magic Timer

This app visually represents time for children, using friendly characters and color instead of numbers. It helps kids understand waiting, transitions, and short activities without needing to read or do math. Parents can easily set timers for daily routines, with features designed for flexibility and offline use.

Highlights
  • Visual time representation
  • Character-based countdown
  • No reading or math required
  • Preset timers for routines
  • Offline functionality
  • Parental controls
Features
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My Magic Timer turns everyday routines into something kids can see, understand, and enjoy. Instead of numbers ticking down, time is shown visually with color and friendly characters that appear as time passes. This makes waiting, transitions, and short activities easier for kids to understand, without pressure or constant reminders from parents. Kids can watch their favorite character slowly appear as the timer runs, helping them stay engaged and focused until time is up. No reading required. No math. Just a clear, gentle sense of “how much time is left.” Parents can quickly start a timer or use simple presets for common routines like brushing teeth, screen time, transitions, or calm-down moments. Everything is designed to be fast, flexible, and easy to use in real life. My Magic Timer is built with safety in mind. It works fully offline, has no ads, and does not collect data. Parental controls let you lock settings so kids can focus on the timer. Paired with Guided Access, you can relax knowing nothing else is happening in the background. Legal - Privacy Policy: https://exclusive-replace-ab8.notion.site/My-Magic-Timer-Privacy-Policy-2f19fe63edfc8019b6e9e4bd00e72cb4?source=copy_link - EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Math Balloons4 screens
My Magic Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Math Balloons at weekly against My Magic Timer's fortnightly. Math Balloons also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Balloons ships an update weekly, My Magic Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Math Balloons versus My Magic Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath BalloonsMy Magic Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGNUS FINSTADAndrew Melian

In-app purchases

None

Math Balloons

No in-app purchases

None

My Magic Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Balloons free?
Math Balloons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Magic Timer free?
My Magic Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Balloons or My Magic Timer have ads?
Neither Math Balloons nor My Magic Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Balloons or My Magic Timer?
Math Balloons ships an update weekly, and My Magic Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Math Balloons was updated on October 31, 2026 and My Magic Timer on November 1, 2026.

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