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The visual progress, gentle music, and clear ending signal help improve focus and reduce overwhelm.\n\nWhat can my child use this timer for?\nHomework, chores, getting dressed, brushing teeth, screen time limits, reading, or quiet play.\n\nCan I personalize the timer?\nYes. You can choose pictures, music, and even add your own photos.\n\nDoes the timer work when the app is not open?\nYes. The app works in the background and notifies you when time is up.\n\nIs Visual Timer for Kids free?\nThe app is free to download and use, with optional premium features available via in-app purchase.\n\n--------\n\nIf you enjoy the app, please leave a review on the App Store. Your feedback really helps.\nQuestions or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you.\n\nSupport Email: AppsForParents@gmail.com\n\nTerms of Use:\nhttps://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/\n\nPrivacy Policy:\nhttps://sites.google.com/site/appsforparentsprivacy/","facts":{"developer_id":1307515292,"developer_url":null,"first_released":"2020-12-05T08:00:00Z","support_url":"https://sites.google.com/site/appsforparents/","privacy_url":"https://sites.google.com/site/appsforparentsprivacy/","website_url":null,"app_version":"1.1.13","release_notes":"Bug fixes and performance improvements.","rating_current_version":4.54291,"rating_count_current_version":1538,"star_counts":[70,33,94,135,1200],"genres":["Education","Utilities"],"languages":["AR","DA","EN","FR","DE","ID","IT","JA","KO","MS","PL","PT","RO","RU","ZH","SK","ES","SV","TH","ZH","TR","VI"],"content_advisories":null,"device_families":["iphone","ipad"],"made_for_iphone_duo":false,"chart":null},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-11-13T13:30:13.472Z","catalog_read_at":"2026-11-02T15:24:13.238Z","reviews_checked_at":null,"summary_written_at":"2026-11-02T15:37:13.184Z","placed_at":"2026-10-27T08:32:14.668Z","scored_at":"2026-11-14T07:25:13.195Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"Visual countdown timer for children that reveals a picture slowly as time passes.","what_is":"Visual Timer for Kids is an education app that shows time as a picture that is gradually revealed during a countdown, rather than only as numbers. 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