Timer Pals vs Josh's World Quest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Josh's World Quest
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Josh’s World Quest turns geography into a colourful adventure for curious kids, families and lifelong learners. Explore the world, build real knowledge and play anywhere—even offline. Travel across all 196 countries with Josh, your friendly explorer guide. Discover flags, capitals, maps, landmarks, wildlife, foods, languages and cultures through beautiful atlases, rich country cards, narrated stories and more than 25 games. EXPLORE THE WHOLE WORLD • Discover all 196 countries with flags, capitals, populations, currencies, calling codes and maps • Explore an interactive 2D Colour Atlas with political, biome, population, language, landmark and learning layers • Spin, zoom and explore countries on the interactive 3D Colour Atlas • Tap every U.S. state on a detailed interactive map to discover its flag, capital, wildlife, people and famous places • Visit more than 400 landmarks, from ancient ruins and pyramids to natural wonders and modern icons • Journey through continents and regions with connected missions led by Josh PLAY, LEARN AND REMEMBER • Enjoy 25+ activities, including Flag Multiple Choice, Type the Country, Find the Flag, True or False, Speed Blitz, Survival, Capitals, Anthems and map challenges • See a highlighted country and choose the flag that belongs to it • Test only the countries and discoveries you have already explored • Choose relaxed or fast-paced play, difficulty level and mission length • Build streaks with daily country, flag, water, mountain and volcano challenges • Track every flag, country, animal, landmark, word and fact you have learned DISCOVER FAR BEYOND FLAGS • Meet animals, birds, insects and plants from around the world • Explore international foods, recipes, languages, currencies and cultures • Discover major cities, rivers, lakes, oceans, mountains, volcanoes, biomes, weather and cloud types • Learn about planets, space, extinct animals and threatened species • Meet famous artists, authors, composers and musicians—and see where their ideas began • Explore the industries and services that help each country’s economy work • Read and listen to Explorer Library stories and watch illustrated World in Motion capsules offline MADE FOR EVERY EXPLORER • Separate local profiles let siblings keep their own age, progress, favourites and achievements • Content and reading levels adapt for younger children, older students and advanced learners • Adult Learner mode offers a calmer visual style, deeper information and advanced atlas layers • Interface available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Hindi and Arabic • Study vocabulary, everyday phrases and pronunciation across 20 world languages • Spoken instructions, narration options, larger touch targets, reduced motion and accessibility support SAFE, PRIVATE AND READY ANYWHERE • No advertising, third-party tracking or public chat • No World Quest account required for core play • Child progress stays on the device • Grown-up controls protect family features • Core games, maps, readings and reference material work offline—ideal for flights, road trips and home learning • Educational material includes visible sources and fact-review information START FREE • The permanent Basic Edition includes a generous selection of activities at no cost • Eligible new subscribers can try every premium game, atlas and learning experience free for seven days with Full Adventure • The trial converts to an annual subscription unless cancelled; without an active subscription, the free Basic Edition remains available • Restore purchases anytime from inside the app Set off with Josh and discover the whole world—one adventure at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Timer Pals at every 2 weeks against Josh's World Quest's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Timer Pals sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Josh's World Quest sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Timer Pals ships an update every 2 weeks, Josh's World Quest every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Timer Pals | Josh's World Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LRBD pty ltd | Dale Barrett |
In-app purchases
Timer Pals
- Dinner Pals — Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Dinner Pals — Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Josh's World Quest
- Full Adventure Annual$7.991 Year
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