DoneTimer vs ABA Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DoneTimer
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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/
ABA Tools
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ABA Tools - Visual Timer" is a professional visual timer meticulously designed for parents, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapists, and interventionists. Understanding the unique needs of special education, we've created an incredibly clean and intuitive interface, making it especially suitable for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). More than just a timekeeping tool, it serves as a powerful visual prompt. It creates immediate focused momentum under moderate time pressure, ensuring children stay on track with their learning. With versatile and professional timer settings, therapists and parents can easily tailor the most appropriate teaching plans based on the child's goals, effectively boosting their attention span and learning motivation. Core Features: β’ Hidden Timer (Variable Interval): Breaking the norm, wait times are unpredictable. This unpredictability encourages children to "consistently" display target behaviors since they cannot anticipate exactly when the reward will occur. β’ Dual-Direction Timer Modes: Positive Mode: Encourages the child to continuously maintain a good target behavior for a set period. Negative Mode: Requires the child to complete a task within a time limit. Failing to meet the goal triggers a corresponding negative visual cue, helping children develop a clear sense of time and responsibility. β’ "Fast-then-Slow" Rhythm: Unlike traditional steady countdowns, this offers a more flexible perception of time passing to suit various training scenarios. β’ Custom Color Labels: Supports using different colors to represent various items or states (e.g., red for "alert," yellow for "happy"), making visual prompts more intuitive and easier to understand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DoneTimer at 17.0 against ABA Tools's 26.5. 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
Both are free to download. DoneTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ABA Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | DoneTimer | ABA Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JUNICHI WATANABE | Chun Fu Cheung |
In-app purchases
DoneTimer
- Pro Lifetime$1.99
ABA Tools
- unlocklifetime$1.99









