Comparison

Done Timer vs Sprout

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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!" โ—† Magical Visual Timer โ—† 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. โ—† Mission Map & Rewards โ—† 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. โ—† Safe & Parent-Friendly Features โ—† - 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

Sprout

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Sprout shows a young child how much time is left, without asking them to read a clock. Pick a routine. A playful world shows time passing. When the timer finishes, a gentle ending unfolds, a sound plays, and a star is earned. WHY A VISUAL TIMER Young children can understand a shape getting smaller before they can read a clock. Sprout turns an abstract wait into something they can watch. ELEVEN WORLDS Each world gives time a different visual story: - Garden: a ring empties, and a seed grows into a sprout. - Ocean: the water level falls, and a clam opens on a pearl. - Rocket: a ship crosses the sky and lands on a planet. - Reef: a jellyfish drifts down, and the coral lights up as it arrives. - Rainbow Loom: colorful threads weave into a finished creation. - Moon Bakery: a little bakery brings a warm routine to life. - Cloud Harbor: a cloud-whale airship gathers a breeze and takes off. - Colour Tide: flowing color recedes until the canvas is clear. - Moss Hollow: a tiny mushroom village grows in a softly lit 3D world. - Crystal Cavern: golden sand settles inside a glowing 3D hourglass. - Tiny Railway: a little 3D train follows its route to a cozy station. Garden is included. The other ten worlds are part of the one-time unlock. Parents can try each world's animated preview before buying. MADE FOR FAMILY ROUTINES - Six ready-to-use routines: brush teeth, clean up, bath time, wind-down, screen time, and playdate. - Create up to two custom routines for free, with more included in the unlock. - Choose whether the timer shows its numeric countdown. - Pick from six gentle ending sounds. The free custom-routine editor includes three, and the unlock makes all six available there. - Add one of your own photos to a custom timer with the unlock. - Hold to stop, so an accidental tap cannot end a running timer. - See time remaining in Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets. - Earn simple stars with nothing to spend, buy, or lose. PRIVACY AND PURCHASES No account. No sign-in. No ads. No analytics. No tracking. Routine data and selected photos stay in the app's local storage. Purchases and restores use Apple's StoreKit. There is no subscription. The optional unlock is one purchase with Family Sharing included. ACCESSIBILITY VoiceOver labels describe the timer status and controls. Text uses Dynamic Type, with a parent setting for the kid-facing timer screens. Reduce Motion removes or freezes decorative movement. Automated contrast checks cover the foreground and background text roles used by each world.

Screenshots

Done Timer4 screens
Sprout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sprout at weekly against Done Timer's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Done Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sprout 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, Sprout weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Done Timer versus Sprout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDone TimerSprout
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNICHI WATANABEAHMET DUMAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Done Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$1.99
1 purchases

Sprout

One-time1
  • Every world$3.99

Questions

Is Done Timer free?
Done Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sprout free?
Sprout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Done Timer or Sprout have ads?
Neither Done Timer nor Sprout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Done Timer or Sprout?
Done Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Sprout weekly. Most recently, Done Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sprout on October 7, 2026.

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