VisTimerLite 4+
Mindfultools
Designed for iPad
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- Free
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Description
Updated to run on iOS11
This is the free version of VisTimer. It is similar to the paid version, except the maximum timer setting is limited to 10 minutes. The paid version has a maximum timer setting of 23 hours and 59 minutes. It is also supported by advertising banners which are not present in the paid version. The VisTimer was developed to provide a gentle implementation of time imposed limits. It utilizes an animated shrinking pie chart to depict elapsed time. Visual thinkers, especially when they are children, have difficulty conceptualizing time. Being able to see the changing pie chart as time passes makes it easier to understand time and duration. It is easy to explain to a child that when the circle is completely gone, an activity is finished or a task must be completed. There is an Early Warning preference setting to indicate the timer is approaching completion. This provides a gentle reminder to prepare and set expectations. Even the color of the pie chart can be customized to a calming favorite color. A large or small digital countdown display can be turned on or off. Sleep mode (Auto-Lock) can also be disabled while the timer is running. This keeps the VisTimer display visible for the duration of the countdown. Sometimes allowing a child to participate in selecting these preferences creates a sense of ownership and commitment. The VisTimer can also operate in Lock Mode, where all settings are locked after the timer is started. This imparts it with a higher sense of authority and detaches its consequences from you.
The low stress animated circle combined with restful colors and gentle sounds also make it ideal for timing relaxation activities such as meditation and yoga.
What’s New
Version 1.3
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
VisTimerLite 1.3 has been updated to run on iOS 11.
Ratings and Reviews
Not great
I downloaded this app for work where I wanted a timer that my kids could see count down since they can't tell time yet. The app worked for a few days and then would only let me set it for up to 5 minutes and I wanted 10. The main complaint I would have is that your phone has to be on loud for the sounds to go off so that also means hearing all of my texts and things go off. It's free so you can't expect too much but there are better free apps out there.
TRASH
Non-functional. Don’t install.
Why? Here is why ...
Need to watch advertisements every 10hrs to do anything like change length of timer = fine, no problem, good payment method for free app.
Problem: goodness forbid you hit no thanks on the pop-up for the advert to unlock the app there is NO WAY to get the advert to come back so that you can watch it so that you can unlock the app so that you can use the timer.
1 oops = brick = trash app
Would be perfect, but......
This would be SO perfect for kids to learn how much time is left for certain tasks, but the only real problem with it is that no matter what you set the time for, the beginning graphic is always a whole circle. Would be nice if it would be a partial circle, depending on how long you set it for. I realize this presents problem of what amount of time a whole circle represents. Logical choice is one hour, but that could be configurable if needed. Having a partial circle option would allow kids to learn that 15 minutes is way longer than 1 minute, for instance. For me, this timer is almost useless without this option. But since the app is *almost* exactly what I need, I'll give it 4 stars, in hopes of being able to someday give it 5. It's literally perfect in every other way. Would happily install the paid version if this one thing were changed.
App Privacy
The developer, Mindfultools, has not provided details about its privacy practices and handling of data to Apple.
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Information
- Seller
- Gregory Ng
- Size
- 63.8 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 10.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2011 Mindfultools
- Price
- Free