# TouchCounts vs Visual Timer for Kids

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TouchCounts at none against Visual Timer for Kids's 12. TouchCounts also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). Visual Timer for Kids's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 61 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 9). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Timer for Kids sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. TouchCounts asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TouchCounts against 4.5 for Visual Timer for Kids. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timer for Kids has 1.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of TouchCounts's written reviews are positive against 72% of Visual Timer for Kids's.

TouchCounts ships an update every 61 months, Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchCounts | Visual Timer for Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchcounts/id897302197/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 61 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathalie Sinclair](https://appshunter.io/developer/897302200) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchCounts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchcounts/id897302197)

This app helps children learn fundamental math concepts like counting, addition, and subtraction through interactive finger gestures and visual exploration. It fosters number sense by allowing kids to create and manipulate numbers, building a strong foundation for arithmetic.

**Highlights:** Interactive counting and arithmetic, Finger gesture-based learning, Develops number sense, Explores ordinality and cardinality, Supports addition and subtraction, Foundations for division and multiplication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Visual Timer for Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071)

This app helps children understand the concept of time by visually revealing a picture as a countdown progresses. It's designed to reduce stress and arguments around tasks, making routines like homework or brushing teeth more engaging and manageable for kids.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer with picture reveal, 200+ kid-friendly pictures, Customizable background images and music, Personalize with own photos, Works in background with alerts, Reduces time pressure and arguments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Timer for Kids Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Special Offer - 1 Year | $19.00 | per year |
| 3 Months Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 6 Months Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Excellent tool to motivate
- 👍 Works well for kids on the spectrum
- 👍 Appealing visual and audio timer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Wish there was more
- 🔒 Keine brauchbare Funktionen ohne bezahlen
- 🔒 It is a pretty good app with one annoying feature
- 🔒 I do not see an option for anything more than one minute
- 🔒 Sad

**Reported bugs**

- Sound doesn't work
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- More app icon choices
- Free way of watching an ad or something to get at least a second character
- Automatic starting of the timer at the designated time with the picture covered
- Option for anything more than one minute


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchCounts free?

TouchCounts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Visual Timer for Kids free?

Visual Timer for Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TouchCounts or Visual Timer for Kids?

Visual Timer for Kids is rated higher. TouchCounts averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Visual Timer for Kids averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do TouchCounts or Visual Timer for Kids have ads?

Neither TouchCounts nor Visual Timer for Kids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TouchCounts or Visual Timer for Kids?

TouchCounts ships an update every 61 months, and Visual Timer for Kids every 6 weeks. Most recently, TouchCounts was updated on October 2, 2026 and Visual Timer for Kids on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*