Comparison

Kids Visual Timer vs Timer Pals

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

Head to head
About

Kids Visual Timer

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TickTod helps kids see time, move through routines, and feel proud when a timer is done. Built for parents, caregivers, and families, TickTod turns countdowns into visual moments kids can watch and understand. Use it for bedtime, getting ready, brushing teeth, cleanup, homework, reading, screen time, quiet time, and the everyday transitions that need a clear finish line. Visual timers for home routines Start colorful countdowns quickly, save favorite routine presets, or switch to stopwatch mode when counting up works better. Progress that feels motivating Completed timers can become stars, streaks, badges, and goals, giving kids a small win to come back to. Personal for each child Create child profiles with their own colors, avatars, rewards, and progress so each timer feels familiar. Made to fit your family Choose themes, backgrounds, sounds, app icons, and timer animations. Use reduced-motion and sensory-friendly options when your family needs a calmer timer. Parent-friendly by design Protect parent settings with app lock options. Core family setup, profiles, timer history, rewards, and settings stay on your device, and optional analytics can be turned off in Privacy settings. Download TickTod and make the next routine easier to see, start, and celebrate. Privacy Policy: https://ticktod.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ticktod.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Timer Pals

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Timer Pals is a visual timing tool for parents and caregivers managing everyday routines. You choose the activity, set the duration and operate the timer. Colour, characters and journey progress provide a visible cue for the person following the routine, without needing them to operate the device. Formerly Dinner Pals. Same app, same familiar pals, and your existing unlock stays with you. EVERYDAY ROUTINES, COLOURFUL JOURNEYS • Plane Trip: choose Colour Flight or Sky Trail. Watch the plane travel as scenery and clouds pass by. • Road Trip: choose a town drive, country drive or little planet, with a visible countdown and journey progress. • Brushing teeth: set a two-minute visual cue. • Meals, bath time, tidying and homework: choose the duration that suits the routine you are managing. • Custom timers: name your own routine and choose its cast of pals. AN ADULT-OPERATED VISUAL CUE As the parent or caregiver, select an activity, duration and visual. Colour and progress communicate time passing; the countdown shows how much remains. Use the finishing cue to guide the transition to the next activity. Visual cues may help communicate waiting and transitions in routines, including those supported by caregivers of people with ADHD or autism. Individual needs vary. Timer Pals is a routine tool, not a treatment or a promise to prevent distress. FEATURES • Friendly characters and recorded voices • An optional spoken countdown • A weekly star chart and daily reminders • Custom timer durations and parent controls • A colouring book with the full unlock TRY IT, THEN UNLOCK ONCE Two timer sessions are included to try the app. All pals are available to everyone. A one-time purchase unlocks unlimited timers and the colouring book. No subscription or recurring charge. Existing purchases can be restored. No ads. No account needed to use the app. Learn more and get support: https://www.dinnerpals.com.au/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/benbeg-design/21faf708f4d9788c548bf9ffe7454b10

Screenshots

Kids Visual Timer4 screens
Timer Pals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Timer Pals at 15.0 against Kids Visual Timer's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Kids Visual Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Timer Pals sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kids Visual Timer ships an update weekly, Timer Pals every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Kids Visual Timer versus Timer Pals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKids Visual TimerTimer Pals
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJorge AvilaLRBD pty ltd

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Kids Visual Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Tick Tod Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Tick Tod Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Tick Tod Premium Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tick Tod Premium Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Timer Pals

Subscriptions2
  • Dinner Pals — Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Dinner Pals — Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Kids Visual Timer free?
Kids Visual Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer Pals free?
Timer Pals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kids Visual Timer or Timer Pals have ads?
Neither Kids Visual Timer nor Timer Pals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kids Visual Timer or Timer Pals?
Kids Visual Timer ships an update weekly, and Timer Pals every 8 days. Most recently, Kids Visual Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Timer Pals on October 1, 2026.

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