Comparison

Done Timer vs PackChecky

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

Head to head
About

Done Timer

Features
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Struggling with morning routines or clean-up time? For young children, the abstract concept of "time" can be hard to grasp, often leading to frustration for both parents and kids. DoneTimer is a magical visual timer designed to change how children perceive time. Instead of the anxiety of "time running out," DoneTimer visualizes time as "growing towards success!" β—† Magical Visual Timer β—† Watch the story unfold as time passes! A rocket travels to Earth, or a seed blooms into a beautiful flower. We replaced boring countdowns with engaging, story-driven animations. Choose from 4 fun themes: Space, Ocean, Animal, and Car. β—† Mission Map & Rewards β—† Complete daily routines like "Brushing Teeth" or "Getting Dressed" to collect stamps on the Mission Map. Collect 7 stamps to trigger a full-screen confetti celebration and a "High five!" message. Set custom real-world rewards together to build executive function and positive habits. β—† Safe & Parent-Friendly Features β—† - 100% Ad-Free: No annoying pop-ups or accidental taps. Completely safe for kids to use independently. - Zero-second startup: No splash screens. Opens instantly when you need it most. - Quick & Easy Setup: Tap quick preset buttons or use the intuitive time picker to set any duration up to 60 minutes. - 100% Private & Safe: Everything is stored locally on your device. No data collection. You be the cheerleader, and let your child be the hero of their own routine. Download DoneTimer today and start growing more "I did it!" moments! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PackChecky

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"Did you pack that?" "Do we need this for Monday too?" To all the parents working hard every day, and to all the kids shouting, "I want to do it myself!" This app makes packing and checking daily belongings much easier and more fun for the whole family (Perfect for daycare, kindergarten, and elementary school). Solving Your Everyday Struggles - Different items for different days of the week are exhausting to track. - Special items for field trips or handouts are hard to manage. - You want your partner to share the preparation workload. - You want your child to build a morning routine and get ready independently. Key Features Item Registration: Save your regular daily or weekly items. Organize them by groups like "Bags" or "Pockets" so they automatically appear on the right days. Today's Items: A simple morning checklist for kids. Fun characters like cars, dinosaurs, and rabbits keep them motivated! Family Sharing: Sync in real-time using a Group ID. If one parent updates the list, the other sees it instantly. Calendar: Plan ahead for field trips or sports days. Add daily memos and even snap photos of school flyers (saved to your device only). Theme Colors: Customize the app with your child’s favorite color to make getting ready feel like a game. School Setup & Multiple Profiles Auto-Templates: Select daycare, kindergarten, or elementary school during setup to automatically generate a standard item list. Up to 3 Children: Easily switch between tabs to manage lists for multiple kids. Premium Plan (One-time purchase) Unlock full features for the entire family with a single purchase: Theme Colors: Expand from 2 to all 12 colors. Child Profiles: Increase from 1 to up to 3 children. Future Updates: Free access to all upcoming features. (If one family member buys it, the plan applies to everyone synced to the group). Mornings can be chaotic, but these busy days will pass by in the blink of an eye. Let's make every morning prep a smoother, happier one together!

Screenshots

Done Timer4 screens
PackChecky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PackChecky at weekly against Done Timer's fortnightly. PackChecky also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Done Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PackChecky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Done Timer ships an update fortnightly, PackChecky weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Done Timer versus PackChecky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDone TimerPackChecky
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNICHI WATANABEmai kaneda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Done Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$1.99
1 purchases

PackChecky

One-time1
  • Premium Plan$4.99

Questions

Is Done Timer free?
Done Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PackChecky free?
PackChecky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Done Timer or PackChecky have ads?
Neither Done Timer nor PackChecky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Done Timer or PackChecky?
Done Timer ships an update fortnightly, and PackChecky weekly. Most recently, Done Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and PackChecky on October 10, 2026.

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