# Prep Pal - Daily Routine Timer — Visual routine timer for home

> Visual routine timer for home (iPhone/iPad app by Teruyuki Tanaka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-pal-daily-routine-timer/id6740274295 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Teruyuki Tanaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511664983)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2025-01-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-22
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-pal-daily-routine-timer/id6740274295/reviews.md

## What is Prep Pal?

Prep Pal is a visual routine timer that helps your family get ready with ease — making mornings, homework time, and bedtime smoother for everyone.

With a colorful clock ring and fun sound effects, you can see and hear exactly how much time is left for each task. No more nagging — just press play and let the timer do the guiding.

【Two Timer Modes】
• Countdown Mode — Set a duration for each task and go at your own pace
• Schedule Mode — Set an end time for each task with automatic progression, perfect for "out the door by 8:00" routines

【Smart Audio Cues】
• 4 completion sounds: Alarm, School Chime, Cuckoo Clock, or Voice (Text-to-Speech)
• Pre-announce: Customizable reminders at 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, or 30 min before each task ends — so no one is caught off guard

【10 Ready-Made Presets】
Start in seconds with built-in tasks: Breakfast, Lunch, Get Dressed, Brush Teeth, Bath, Pack Bag, Nap, Homework, Tidy Up, and Bedtime — each with its own emoji and color

【Designed for Families】
• Fullscreen mode — large, clear display readable from across the room
• Screen stays on while the timer runs — no interruptions
• Skip and rewind controls during playback
• iPad & tablet optimized layout (side-by-side view)
• 11 vibrant item colors for easy visual recognition
• Light/Dark mode with system auto-sync

【Perfect For】
• Morning routines, after-school schedules, and bedtime
• Families looking for a visual and audio-guided routine tool
• Anyone who benefits from visual schedules and audio cues
• Households that want less nagging and more independence

Free to use with all timer features included. Make every routine easier with Prep Pal!


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-06-05

What's New in v1.2.1

• Updated the splash screen with a centered app icon design
• Fixed the Japanese iOS app display name
• Minor improvements

### 1.2.0 — 2026-03-18

What's New in v1.2.0

• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• UI improvements

### 1.0.0 — 2025-01-09

No release notes.

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All apps by Teruyuki Tanaka: https://appshunter.io/developer/1511664983

## Related topics

[preppal](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/preppal) · [routine timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/routine-timer)

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