# Timer for Kids vs My Magic Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Magic Timer at none against Timer for Kids's 1. Timer for Kids's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer for Kids sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My Magic Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Timer for Kids against 5.0 for My Magic Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer for Kids has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer for Kids ships an update weekly, My Magic Timer fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer for Kids | My Magic Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-kids-routines/id6758116745/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-magic-timer/id6758312055/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haitham Mahmoud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871018136) | [Andrew Melian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862527421) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer for Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-kids-routines/id6758116745)

This app helps children focus on tasks and build daily habits with a visual timer and a friendly character. It offers a calm, distraction-free environment for young learners to complete routines one step at a time.

**Highlights:** Visual timer, Routine building, Child-friendly design, Focus sessions, Distraction-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


### My Magic Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-magic-timer/id6758312055)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer for Kids free?

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

### Is My Magic Timer free?

My Magic Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer for Kids or My Magic Timer?

Timer for Kids and My Magic Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Timer for Kids or My Magic Timer have ads?

Neither Timer for Kids nor My Magic Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer for Kids or My Magic Timer?

Timer for Kids ships an update weekly, and My Magic Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Timer for Kids was updated on October 25, 2026 and My Magic Timer on October 25, 2026.

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