Comparison

Kidlatta vs SteadySteps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kidlatta

This app helps manage children's behavior, routines, and finances with a visual chart, turn-taking wheel, and virtual bank. It encourages good habits and teaches money management in a fun, simple way. Ideal for parents, caregivers, and teachers on the go.

Highlights
  • Visual behavior chart
  • Turn-taking wheel
  • Reward list
  • Virtual kids bank
  • Allowance tracker
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Kidlatta is an all-in-one behavior chart, turn-taking tool, reward and money tracker that goes everywhere you do — no magnets, no clips, no wall required. A fun, simple, and visual way to manage kid activities! Whether you're a parent managing morning routines, a caregiver on the go, or a teacher running a classroom, Kidlatta gives you everything you need to encourage good behavior, track progress, and make it fun for kids. "Helps us avoid meltdowns while traveling and in stores. Seamlessly integrates with our refrigerator chart so kids always know where they stand." — App Store review --- **BEHAVIOR CHART & CLIP CHART** Kidlatta mirrors the clip chart your kids already know from school — clip up for great behavior, clip down when a reminder is needed. Simple enough that kids understand it right away, powerful enough to replace the chart on your wall. "I love that my son's chart mirrors the one he uses at school!" — App Store review **REWARD LIST** Build a custom reward list so kids know exactly what they're working toward. Clipping up can be its own reward, or tie milestones to something special. You decide what motivates your child. TURN TAKING WHEEL & TURN ORDER TRACKER No more arguments about who goes first. Kidlatta's turn taking wheel spins randomly to pick fairly, or cycles through everyone to keep things organized across multiple activities. Whether it's games, chores, reading aloud, or classroom jobs, everyone knows who's next. Platinum subscribers can lock the wheel to guarantee everyone gets a turn before anyone repeats. **VIRTUAL KIDS BANK** Teach kids the value of good behavior and money management with a built-in allowance tracker and virtual bank. Earn, save, and spend, all tracked in the app. --- "My kiddo really responds to positive encouragement and celebrates his good decisions. This app allows us to do just that and my son loves to move himself up the scale when he's recognized for good behavior." — App Store review "I've been able to cut down on yelling and nagging and countless behavior strategies I tried to implement but couldn't be consistent with. I highly recommend this to any parent." — App Store review --- **FREE TO USE** Kidlatta is free to download and use with up to 4 children. Upgrade to Kidlatta Platinum (monthly or yearly subscription) to unlock: - Customizable chart labels and colors - Guaranteed turn wheel that ensures everyone gets a turn before repeating - Unlimited children --- Works on iPhone and iPad. Take it to school, use it at home, bring it on the road — Kidlatta is always in your pocket when you need it most. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html Portrait only. Medal icon: Icon made by https://www.flaticon.com/authors/vectors-market Refresh Page Icon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/refresh" title="refresh icons" by Dave Gandy Edit Icon: https://icons8.com piggy_bank icon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/piggy-bank title="piggy bank icons" created by Freepik - Flaticon spinWheel icon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/spinning-wheel" title="spinning wheel icons created by Aranagraphics - Flaticon Clipboard icon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/conclusion" title="conclusion icons" created by Kiranshastry - Flaticon Star icon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/commerce-and-shopping" title="commerce and shopping icons"created by Tanahcon - Flaticon Girl face: Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/worldface-french-girl-white-background_19085320.htm#fromView=search&page=2&position=6&uuid=de414fed-c966-4b34-88cb-92253ea15ff5 Music: fsm-team-happy-days by https://www.free-stock-music.com

About

SteadySteps

This app helps families create structured daily routines and visual schedules for children, particularly those who benefit from predictability. It offers tools for building habits, encouraging independence, and celebrating progress through engaging activities and rewards.

Highlights
  • Visual schedules
  • Activity library
  • Positive reward system
  • Progress garden
  • Emotion check-ins
  • First / Then boards
  • Visual timers & reminders
Features
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Build Confidence with Routine. Steady Steps helps families create calmer, more successful days through visual schedules, engaging activities, positive rewards, and personalized routines. Designed for neurodivergent children—including autistic children, children with ADHD, and kids who benefit from structure and predictability—Steady Steps makes it easier to build healthy habits, encourage independence, and celebrate progress every step of the way. Whether you're creating a morning routine, bedtime routine, homeschool schedule, or daily activity plan, Steady Steps provides the tools families need to stay organized, reduce stress, and support everyday success. Features - Visual Schedules Create easy-to-follow visual schedules that help children understand what comes next, improve transitions, and build confidence through consistency. - Activity Library Discover engaging activities focused on learning, communication, social skills, emotional growth, sensory exploration, fine motor development, and independent living skills. - Positive Reward System Motivate progress through positive reinforcement. Children earn stars for completing routines, trying new activities, and reaching goals. - Progress Garden Turn progress into something children can see and celebrate. Spend earned stars to plant flowers, unlock decorations, welcome animal companions, and grow a beautiful garden that reflects daily accomplishments. - Emotion Check-Ins Help children recognize and express emotions through simple daily check-ins and supportive coping strategies. - First / Then Boards Support smoother transitions with visual First / Then boards that make expectations easier to understand. - Visual Timers & Reminders Encourage independence with countdown timers, transition reminders, and visual supports designed for daily routines. - Achievements & Milestones Celebrate accomplishments with badges, milestones, streaks, and rewards that encourage consistent progress. Steady Steps Pro Unlock even more tools to support your child's growth: - Unlimited child profiles - Premium activities - Exclusive Progress Garden themes and companions - Advanced rewards and achievements - Premium themes - Advanced Progress Tracking - Daily Journal to review past days - Routine Wizard - AI Activity ideas - Early access to new content At Steady Steps, we believe every child grows at their own pace. By transforming routines into opportunities for success, we help children build confidence, develop independence, strengthen life skills, and celebrate every accomplishment along the way. Small Steps. Big Progress. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://www.storyvillepress.com

Screenshots

Kidlatta4 screens
SteadySteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SteadySteps at 5.0 against Kidlatta's 4.4. SteadySteps also leads on ads (none vs shown). Kidlatta's advantage is ratings volume (177 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kidlatta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SteadySteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SteadySteps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kidlatta has 177 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kidlatta versus SteadySteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKidlattaSteadySteps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (177 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings177 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJill UhlBrandi Gaylor

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Kidlatta

Subscriptions2
  • Platinum - Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Platinum - Annual$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Platinum$29.99
2 purchases

SteadySteps

Subscriptions2
  • BrightPath Pro Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • BrightPath Pro Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Kidlatta free?
Kidlatta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SteadySteps free?
SteadySteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kidlatta or SteadySteps?
SteadySteps is rated higher. Kidlatta averages 4.4 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while SteadySteps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kidlatta or SteadySteps have ads?
Kidlatta shows ads; SteadySteps does not.

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