# RoutinePals — Visual routines for kids > Visual routines for kids (iPhone/iPad app by John Shoufler.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routinepals/id6774841331 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [John Shoufler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895268424) - Category: Education - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 17 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-04 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routinepals/id6774841331/reviews.md ## What is RoutinePals? RoutinePals turns mornings, bedtime, homework, appointments, and everyday transitions into calm picture-by-picture routines a child can follow one step at a time. VISUAL ROUTINES AND TIMERS • Build routines with emoji, photos, video, or a recorded voice on individual steps • Use a calm visual countdown on each step • Switch on First/Then for a simpler view of what is happening now and next • Start with 40 templates for morning, bedtime, hygiene, school, chores, feelings, and outings • Let Kid Mode read each approved step aloud CAREGIVER TOOLS • Create and edit routines from a separate caregiver area • Set sensory preferences for color, text size, motion, and sound • Review completions, stars, and recent progress • Add an optional start-time reminder; tapping it opens the right routine STORIES AND FAMILIAR CHARACTERS • Create reusable custom characters from a photo or description • Draft a calm social story for a dentist visit, haircut, travel day, or other big event • Review and edit every page before a child sees it • Add caregiver-approved AI pictures when they help make a step clearer REWARDS AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT • Children earn stars as they finish routine steps • Families can create rewards for the kid-facing Star Store • How I Feel offers a simple check-in with coping ideas • Waiting practice pairs a visual countdown with a clear reason for waiting FREE PREVIEW AND ROUTINEPALS PRO The 14-day free creation preview includes 1 child, up to 2 custom routines, and up to 3 custom characters. Saved core routines, templates, timers, First/Then, Kid Mode, How I Feel, Waiting practice, progress, sensory settings, and reminders remain usable. RoutinePals Pro removes creation limits and adds caregiver AI routine drafting, AI pictures and social stories, plus custom reward creation. US pricing is $6.99/month or $69.99/year. Eligible new subscribers may receive an introductory trial; the purchase sheet shows eligibility, localized price, renewal date, and trial terms before approval. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store subscription settings. PRIVATE AND FAMILY-FIRST • No third-party ads • Personal information is not sold • Caregiver AI tools never publish directly to Kid Mode; the caregiver reviews what the child sees RoutinePals supports structure and communication at home or in a classroom. It does not provide medical, therapeutic, or diagnostic services. Privacy Policy: https://routinepals.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.11 — 2026-08-27 Every new account now starts with a child profile and three ready-made routines (Morning, Bedtime, Getting Dressed). RoutinePals Pro subscription options now load correctly. Small fixes. ### 1.1.10 — 2026-08-18 Free plan is 1 child and 3 ready-made routines. The custom builder (your kid's photos and AI pictures) and unlimited routines are RoutinePals Pro. 14-day Pro trial — you will not be charged today. ### 1.1.9 — 2026-08-11 - RoutinePals Pro subscriptions (monthly and annual) with a clear plan screen: pricing, 14-day free trial eligibility shown on the Apple purchase sheet, Restore Purchases, and Terms of Use and Privacy Policy links - Faster, more reliable photo-to-character creation (iPhone photos convert correctly) - Clearer upgrade guidance when free limits are reached - Stability and performance improvements ### 1.1.8 — 2026-07-23 • Clearer, contextual Pro upgrade screens with accurate free and paid boundaries • Reliable monthly and annual subscription loading, purchase, restore, and management routes • Start-time reminder setup and routine deep links • Improved story-cover rendering, waiting timers, character cleanup, and mobile layouts • More accurate feature, trial, and device-support language throughout the app ### 1.1.6 — 2026-07-20 Clearer upgrade screen when a Pro feature is tapped, smoother demo start, and reliability fixes for purchases and character creation. ## More apps by John Shoufler - [TaskTroll](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasktroll/id6763332784) - [PassMyDMV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passmydmv/id6765741993) - [WrestleRef](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrestleref/id6766253452) - [WrestleFlow](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrestleflow/id6766253497) - [WrestleFlow Teams](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrestleflow-teams/id6766253759) All apps by John Shoufler: https://appshunter.io/developer/1895268424 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*