Comparison

Kerigami vs Color IQ

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

Head to head
About

Kerigami

This app helps children manage their time without the stress of numbers or ticking clocks. It uses visual cues and evidence-based work/break patterns to encourage focus and reward completion. Designed for children who find traditional timers overwhelming, it offers a calm and engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Number-free visual timer
  • Evidence-based work/break rhythms
  • Customizable visual scenes
  • Calm transitions and prompts
  • Celebratory session endings
  • Accessibility features
Features
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For a lot of kids, watching a clock count down is the hard part. The ticking, the shrinking number, the pressure of time running out — it becomes its own distraction, and it can make starting even harder. Task Timer takes the clock away. No numbers, no ticking, no countdown on your child's screen. Instead, time becomes a picture that quietly builds while they work and eases back during breaks. When the picture is complete, the block is done. Time you can see, not time you count. HOW IT WORKS A one-minute setup asks four simple things — your child's age, how focused they feel today, how hard the work is, and how long they want to go. From those answers, Task Timer builds a focus rhythm on an evidence-based work-and-break pattern: short work blocks, short breaks between them, and a longer break after every third block. Then your child taps Start once and begins. Starting is the hardest step, so it takes a single tap — no menus, no second confirmations. WATCHABLE TIME As they work, their scene builds. Breaks gently reverse it, and instead of encouraging more screen time, Task Timer offers a quick movement prompt — stand up, stretch, get some water — with a seated option for kids who need it. Every change is signaled in advance, so nothing feels sudden, and the rhythm holds even if the phone is locked. THE FINISH When every block is done, the ending is a real celebration — confetti, fireworks, a glowing trophy, and a short fanfare. It's the payoff that makes the effort feel worth it. SCENES Bubbles is free — glowing shapes that drift in as time passes. Unlock Everything adds three more: - City Lights — a night skyline that lights up window by window - Rain — a peaceful dusk that fills as time passes - Reveal — a real photo uncovers itself, piece by piece, as the session builds. Choose the built-in gallery, calm patterns, a surprise pick, or add your own photo: your child, your dog, next week's trip. You can try Reveal free once, to see how it feels before you decide. BUILT TO STAY CALM A few firm rules: no numbers for time anywhere your child can see, no red "time's running out" pressure, calm transitions that are always warned in advance, and a screen that stays awake through a session. ACCESSIBILITY, BUILT IN Reduce Motion is respected in every scene. Sounds and haptics can each be turned off. Movement prompts can switch to seated rest. VoiceOver speaks in calm, number-free language. And no answer in setup is ever "wrong." WHO IT'S FOR Children and teens (about ages 6–18) with ADHD and executive-function challenges — and any child who finds a ticking clock more stressful than helpful. A parent or the child can set it up in a minute; after that, they just watch and work. PRICING & PRIVACY Pay once to unlock everything. No subscription, ever. No ads, no accounts, no sign-in. We don't collect your data and we don't track your child — Task Timer connects to Apple only to handle the one-time purchase, and nothing else. Made by Kerigami.

About

Color IQ

Features
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How sharp is your color vision? Color IQ is a beautiful, fast test that measures how well your eyes tell colors apart. Take four quick challenges and get your Color IQ in under two minutes — then train every day to beat your best. WHAT YOU'LL TEST • Odd One Out — spot the one tile that's a slightly different shade • Hue Sort — drag the colors into a smooth rainbow order • Gradient Gap — pick the exact color that fills the missing slot • Shade Match — slide until your color matches the target WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Your Color IQ in under 2 minutes • Fresh, randomly generated puzzles every single time • Instant right/wrong feedback on every question • A clean, neutral design so the colors read true • Track your best score and improve over time • Share your result and challenge your friends No sign-up. No clutter. Just a quick, satisfying test of your color perception. How good is your eye? Take the test and find out. IMPORTANT Color IQ is a color-perception game for entertainment and self-insight. It is not a medical device and not a diagnostic tool, and it does not diagnose or screen for any condition. If you have any concerns about your eyesight, please consult a doctor or an eye-care professional, and always seek a doctor's advice before making any medical decision.

Screenshots

Kerigami4 screens
Color IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kerigami at none against Color IQ's shown. Color IQ's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kerigami ships an update every 6 weeks, Color IQ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kerigami versus Color IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKerigamiColor IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKERIGAMI LLCMIZOU, CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kerigami

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$6.99
1 purchases

Color IQ

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Kerigami free?
Kerigami is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Color IQ free?
Color IQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kerigami or Color IQ have ads?
Color IQ shows ads; Kerigami does not.
Which is updated more often, Kerigami or Color IQ?
Kerigami ships an update every 6 weeks, and Color IQ every 10 days. Most recently, Kerigami was updated on October 31, 2026 and Color IQ on November 10, 2026.

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