Comparison

Lil Planner vs ReadySet

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

Head to head
About

Lil Planner

This app provides a visual scheduling tool designed for children, particularly those with ADHD or autism. It helps build routines, increase focus, and reduce anxiety through an easy-to-use and engaging interface with fun rewards.

Highlights
  • Visual scheduling
  • Timers
  • Routine building
  • Habit formation
  • Reward system
  • Anxiety reduction
Features
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The #1 visual schedule app for kids, ADHD, and autism. Easy routines, fun rewards. • Increase focus • Build good habits • Reduce anxiety • Stop meltdowns We made Lil Planner with parents and kids in mind: everything is big, easy to read, and easy to use. We also made it FUN -- fun enough to hold your attention AND theirs, hopefully long enough for you to make plans together. Great for: • Toddlers and preschoolers • ADHD, autistic, and neurodivergent kids • Kids that have a hard time with transitions • Older kids and grownups that want a fun way to stay organized • Visual learners We originally created Lil Planner for our own family. Now we're excited to share it with other families. "Let's check our Lil Planner!" has become a daily refrain in our house. We think it will become one in yours, too. Terms of Use: https://www.lilplanner.com/terms

About

ReadySet

This app helps busy parents establish and manage family routines for children. It provides visual countdown timers and step-by-step task lists to encourage independence and responsibility. Earn rewards like collectible stickers for completing tasks on time.

Highlights
  • Visual countdown timer
  • Step-by-step task lists
  • Sticker rewards system
  • Syncs across devices
  • Recurring schedules
  • Customizable audio cues
  • Personal best tracking
Features
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Tired of repeating yourself every morning? ReadySet is built for busy parents to help their kids get ready on time. It shows your family exactly what needs to be done and how much time is left, so you can stop nagging and they can start taking responsibility. I built ReadySet with my two kids because they had zero sense of time, and I was exhausted from being the bad guy every morning. Now they race the clock instead of fighting me. HOW IT WORKS Create a routine with simple steps: brush teeth, get dressed, pack bag. Set a deadline. ReadySet shows a big visual countdown alongside the task list, so everyone always knows what's next and how much time is left. As each step is finished, it gets checked off. Complete everything on time? A collectible sticker is unlocked. No more "five more minutes" arguments. The timer doesn't negotiate. BUILDS REAL HABITS THROUGH CONSISTENCY Kids thrive on routine. When they see the same steps in the same order every day, those steps become automatic. Before long, your kids will remind you if something got skipped. That's when you know it's working. SYNCS ACROSS ALL YOUR DEVICES Your routine follows you through how mornings actually work. Start on the iPad in the kitchen, check progress from your phone while you pack the car, or let kids tick off tasks from their own device. Everything stays in sync, including the stickers. It's also a handy teaching tool. Pull up your phone and ask "what's left?" or "do we have enough time?" and let the app do the explaining instead of you. WHY KIDS LOVE IT - See exactly what they need to do, step by step - Visual countdown they can actually understand (kids can't estimate time, but they can see it disappearing) - Hear what's coming next without looking at the screen. - Check off their own tasks and feel proud - Earn stickers for beating the clock - Collect and display stickers on a virtual fridge - No competition with siblings, just personal wins WHY PARENTS LOVE IT - Morning routine runs itself without constant reminders - See task progress from anywhere in real time - Get notified when kids finish (or when they're running late) - Set it once, runs automatically on school days PERFECT FOR - Morning routines and school prep - Bedtime routines - Getting ready for sports, activities, or appointments - Homework time - Any routine where the family needs to be ready by a specific time FEATURES - Visual countdown timer designed for families with children ages 2 to 12 - Step by step task lists for each routine - Syncs across iPhone and iPad in real time - Recurring schedules (weekdays, specific days, one time events) - Sticker rewards with collectible packs - Customizable voice and audio cues - Optional task timers to help kids learn how long things take - Personal best tracking so kids can race their own record - Home screen widgets showing time remaining - Lock screen updates during active countdowns - Multi child support with individual progress tracking - Parent notifications when tasks are completed BUILT BY A PARENT, FOR FAMILIES I built ReadySet with my kids to solve our family's morning chaos. Every feature exists because we needed it. The visual countdown because my daughter couldn't understand "ten minutes." The sticker rewards because my son needed something to work toward. The lack of sibling competition because that always backfired. I hope it helps your family as much as it's helped mine. PRIVACY POLICY https://readyset.do/privacy TERMS OF SERVICE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lil Planner4 screens
ReadySet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lil Planner at 4.1K against ReadySet's 9. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Lil Planner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and ReadySet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lil Planner against 4.8 for ReadySet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lil Planner has 4.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Lil Planner's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReadySet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lil Planner versus ReadySet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLil PlannerReadySet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.1K ratings) — better4.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews94.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.1K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpace Sweater, LLCBotto Studio LLC

Customer experience

Lil Planner

All ratings4,121 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%

ReadySet

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Lil Planner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with adding new profiles
  • Confusion around login and profile setup

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow adding multiple profiles
  • Add evening and night schedule options
  • Provide more customization options

ReadySet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Lil Planner

Subscriptions7
  • Lil Planner Plus3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Lil Planner Plus3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$35.991 Year
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  • Lil Planner Plus$41.991 Year
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$41.991 Year
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$59.991 Year
4 purchases

ReadySet

Subscriptions3
  • ReadySet Plus Weekly$1.997 Days
  • ReadySet Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • ReadySet Plus Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReadySet Plus Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Lil Planner free?
Lil Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadySet free?
ReadySet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lil Planner or ReadySet?
Lil Planner is rated higher. Lil Planner averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while ReadySet averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Lil Planner or ReadySet have ads?
Neither Lil Planner nor ReadySet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lil Planner or ReadySet?
Lil Planner ships an update every 9 days, and ReadySet every 9 days. Most recently, Lil Planner was updated on September 22, 2026 and ReadySet on September 8, 2026.

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