Tikido vs Step & Star
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tikido
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Tikido helps your child follow their daily routines with fun visual timers. No more endless negotiations, hello independence! WHY TIKIDO? Mornings and evenings with kids can be stressful. "Brush your teeth!", "Put on your shoes!", "Hurry up!"... You know these phrases by heart. Tikido transforms these moments into a positive experience. Your child sees their routine as clear steps, with visual timers that help them understand the passage of time. MAIN FEATURES Customizable routines Create routines tailored to your family: morning routine, bedtime routine, homework, or any other activity. Choose from colorful icons for each step. Visual timers Each step can have a timer with an animated disk. Your child sees the remaining time concretely, reducing anxiety and conflicts. Manual or automatic steps Some steps need a timer (teeth brushing: 2 min), others just need validation (putting on shoes). Tikido adapts. Customizable end sounds 9 sounds available to signal the end of a timer. Choose the one your child likes! Multi-child, multi-routine Manage multiple children and run multiple routines in parallel. Each child has their own track with an animated avatar. Child-friendly interface Warm pastel design, large buttons, personalized avatars. Even the youngest can follow their progress. 100% private - Your data belongs to you No registration, no account, no external server. Your children's photos and data NEVER leave your phone. Zero tracking, zero analytics, zero ads. Tikido works entirely offline. HOW DOES IT WORK? 1. Add your child's profile (name + photo) 2. Create a routine with the desired steps 3. Start the routine and let your child follow along! Your child's avatar moves along a horizontal track as they complete steps. At the end of each timer, they validate themselves to move on. Independence guaranteed! FREE VERSION • 1 child • 2 routines • 1 routine at a time PREMIUM VERSION • Unlimited children • Unlimited routines • Unlimited simultaneous routines PRIVACY: OUR COMMITMENT As parents, we know how important protecting your children's data is. That's why Tikido was designed with privacy as the top priority: • No data is transmitted over the internet • No server, no cloud, no external sync • Your children's photos stay only on your device • No account to create, no email to provide • No trackers, no ads, no analytics • Works 100% offline Your family data is precious. It stays yours, period. Tikido was designed by a parent, for parents. Simple, effective, and built for everyday family life. Download Tikido and turn your routines into peaceful moments!
Step & Star
This app helps create visual schedules for children and adults with predictable routines. It uses "First, Then" picture cards to guide users through tasks, offering audio prompts and celebrations upon completion. It's designed to build independence and reduce anxiety through clear, step-by-step guidance.
- First-Then visual schedule creation
- Step-by-step auto-advancing cards
- Built-in symbol library and custom photos
- Text-to-speech and custom voice recording
- Optional countdown timers
- Celebrations for task completion
- Multiple user profiles
- Offline functionality
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Step & Star turns everyday routines into simple "First, Then" picture cards — show what to do now, and the good thing that comes next. Step & Star is for kids and adults who do their best when they can see what comes next — and for the parents, teachers, and therapists who cheer them on. Predictable routines bring calm, confidence, and a lot more "I did it!" moments — whether it's one child at home or a whole classroom. Setting up a board takes seconds. Then they see one big, friendly card at a time — tap to hear it read aloud, finish the step, and watch it advance with a little celebration. WHY FAMILIES AND CLASSROOMS LOVE IT Predictable routines ease anxiety Builds independence and confidence Works at home, school, and in therapy FEATURES First-Then boards that auto-advance step by step Cards from a built-in symbol library, your own photos, or safe web image search Every card reads aloud, or record your own voice Optional countdown timers with a gentle chime Celebrations when a reward or the finish is reached Multiple profiles to keep each child or student separate Caregiver PIN lock so the board can be handed over safely Works offline, with data stored privately on your device FREE AND PREMIUM Free to use with one profile, multiple boards, the symbol library, photos, text-to-speech, timers, and celebrations. Premium unlocks unlimited profiles and boards, safe web image search, and custom voice recordings, available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Made with care for the people who need it most. Step & Star Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase: Monthly — $3.99 per month Yearly — $19.99 per year (includes a 7-day free trial) Lifetime — $49.99, one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your device's App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://myday-support.com/step-%26-star-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Tikido and Step & Star are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tikido sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Step & Star sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tikido ships an update every 4 weeks, Step & Star monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tikido | Step & Star |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Damien Buchet | Emily Smith |
In-app purchases
Tikido
- Version complète$3.99
Step & Star
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$49.99









