VisibleTime | See Time Flow vs SwingCat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VisibleTime | See Time Flow
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■ Choose your favorite from multiple timer styles ■ Customize the display to create your ideal timer ■ Glance and instantly know the time Features of Visual Timer ■ Understand time at a glance Visualize time as distance or size to intuitively grasp its progress. ■ See when time is up Animated visuals notify you when the timer ends, even while you’re focused. ■ Choose your favorite visual timer Pick the one that fits your mood or feels easiest to understand. Choose from a variety of visual timers, including battery gauges, hourglasses, animal designs, and game-inspired styles. Find the timer that fits you best. ■ Customize your own timer Freely combine elements like percentage and remaining time to create the timer that’s easiest for you to understand. ■ Portrait view for daily use / Expanded view for focus Switch easily between a customizable portrait view and a larger expanded view for better visibility. Choose the display that fits your situation. ■ Selectable alarm counts Choose from None, 1 time, 2 times, 3 times, or Repeat. From “None” for a purely visual experience, to “1 time” for a subtle cue, or “Repeat” for a standard timer—set it the way that suits you. Recommended for ■ Kids who are learning a sense of time Visual cues show remaining time and progress, helping children understand time more easily. ■ Visual thinkers Time can be understood visually, making it easier to grasp situations intuitively. ■ Work and study sessions Easily check time progress at a glance, even while working or studying. ■ Classrooms and activities Clearly show time limits and remaining time to everyone, supporting smooth and organized sessions. Visual Timer is continuously being improved to provide a comfortable experience for everyone. Your support means a lot to us—if you enjoy the app, we would greatly appreciate it if you could leave a review! Subscription For details regarding subscription terms, please refer to the following: Privacy Policy: https://vagabond-chimpanzee-822.notion.site/3118420ef0db80d28c7adf367e4c52e3 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html
SwingCat
This app uses a playful swinging cat animation to help you stay focused during study or work sessions. Complete your focus time to collect more cats and grow your virtual cat world. It offers a gamified approach to productivity and time management.
- Playful swinging cat animation
- Collectible cats
- Focus session tracking
- Customizable focus duration
- Detailed focus history
- Gamified productivity
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SwingCat is a simple focus timer where you stay focused with a swinging cat. Start the timer, and your cat grabs onto the pendulum and swings along with you. Stay focused until the end to succeed. Stop early, and your cat may fall or run away. The more you focus, the more cats you can collect. Use SwingCat for studying, work, reading, deep focus, or as a Pomodoro timer. 【Features】 ・A simple focus timer that's easy to start ・Collect cats by completing focus sessions ・Live with a growing collection of unique cats ・Enjoy playful cat animations ・Track your focus time by day, week, and month ・Review your recent focus sessions and tasks ・Set your own focus duration 【Focus more. Meet more cats.】 Complete your focus sessions and your little cat world will gradually grow. The cats you collect live together in your house, each with their own little moments and behaviors. SwingCat turns the time you spend focusing into something you can see, collect, and enjoy. 【And when focus doesn't go as planned】 End a session early, and your cat may fall or run away. You don't have to be perfectly focused every day. Just start again with your cat when you're ready. 【Great for】 ・Studying and homework ・Work and deep focus ・Reading and exam preparation ・Pomodoro sessions ・Staying off your phone while working ・Tracking your daily focus time 【SwingCat Pro】 SwingCat is free to use with its core features. With SwingCat Pro, you can enjoy: ・More cats ・All available items ・More detailed focus history and statistics ・Additional themes and customization options SwingCat Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled and can be canceled at any time. A one-time purchase gives you ongoing access with a single payment. • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription automatically renews for the same duration and price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. • Refund requests are handled by Apple in accordance with its refund policies. A timer alone can feel a little boring. So let a cat swing with you while you focus. SwingCat Focus with a cat by your side. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://syncraft.dev/swingcat/privacy/index.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwingCat at none against VisibleTime | See Time Flow's 5. SwingCat also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. VisibleTime | See Time Flow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. SwingCat asks for nothing beyond the download.
VisibleTime | See Time Flow ships an update every 3 weeks, SwingCat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VisibleTime | See Time Flow | SwingCat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 177 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Manaka Hasegawa | SYNCRAFT |
In-app purchases
VisibleTime | See Time Flow
- Unlimited Features Plan$0.491 Month
- Unlock All Sounds$0.99
- Remove Banner Ads$1.99
- Unlock All Timers$1.99
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- All-in-One Pack$3.99
SwingCat
No in-app purchases
Questions
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