Comparison

Kids Visual Schedule Planner vs StudyBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Kids Visual Schedule Planner

This app helps manage daily routines and transitions with visual schedules, photo cues, and a timer. It's designed for individuals who benefit from visual structure, such as those with ADHD or autism, to make everyday activities clearer and calmer.

Highlights
  • Visual schedules for daily routines
  • Step-by-step activity building
  • Real-life photo cues
  • Visual timer
  • Reminders for routine moments
  • Print and export routines
Features
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Transitions can be the hardest part of the day. KidCue is a visual schedule and routine planner that helps kids see what’s happening now, what comes next, and how long each step will take. Create familiar routines using real-life photos, step-by-step activities, reminders, and a visual timer. KidCue gives everyday routines a clear visual place to live—so families can spend less time repeating prompts and make transitions feel calmer and easier to follow. KidCue is designed for families who use visual supports, including children with ADHD, autism, executive function challenges, time blindness, or anyone who prefers a clear step-by-step routine. --- WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH KIDCUE • Build visual schedules and daily routines • Create first-then routines and step-by-step activities • Use real-life photos as familiar visual cues • Set reminders for important moments • Use a visual timer to make time easier to understand • Customize routines with colorful stickers • Print, export, share, and sync routines with Premium --- ROUTINES KIDCUE CAN SUPPORT • Morning and bedtime routines • Chores and responsibilities • Getting ready for school • Leaving home and returning home • Screen-time transitions • Homework and focus time • Appointments and outings • Unexpected changes in plans --- WHY VISUAL ROUTINES HELP Some routines are easier when they can be seen. A visual schedule can make the next step clearer, reduce uncertainty, and help kids move through everyday activities with greater independence. Instead of keeping every reminder in your head, KidCue gives the routine a simple visual place that kids and caregivers can follow together. --- START FOR FREE • Create visual schedules • Add step-by-step activities and photo cues • Use the visual timer • Start without creating an account • Enjoy an ad-free experience --- UPGRADE TO KIDCUE PREMIUM • Create more routines and activities • Add additional child profiles • Unlock more stickers and customization • Sync routines across iPhone and iPad with iCloud • Print, export, and share routines KidCue is designed to be simple, visual, and practical for real everyday life. Download free. Upgrade when you need more. --- SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION KidCue offers optional auto-renewable Monthly and Yearly subscriptions. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings • Pricing may vary by country or region --- LEGAL Terms of Use: https://www.kidcue.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.kidcue.app/privacy

About

StudyBuddy

This app uses a virtual companion to help children aged 4-10 focus during homework. It features animated characters, customizable timers, ambient music, and positive reinforcement to make studying more engaging and less intimidating.

Highlights
  • Virtual study buddies
  • Customizable timers
  • Ambient background music
  • Day streak tracker
  • Parental controls
  • Screen stays on during sessions
Features
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StudyBuddy: Focus Timer helps kids ages 4-10 stay on task during homework time using the body double technique. A proven focus strategy where having a companion nearby (even a virtual one) makes solo work easier. Choose a study buddy, set a timer, and watch your animated friend study right alongside you. Gentle ambient music, a halfway encouragement chime, and a cheerful celebration when the session ends make homework feel less daunting. - 7 diverse animated study buddies - Session lengths from 10 to 45 minutes - Soft ambient background music (mixable with your own) - Day streak tracker. Build the homework habit - No ads, no in-app purchases, no accounts required - Screen stays on during sessions - Parent overlay (long-press to pause, adjust, or end) Designed for kids on the autism spectrum and those with ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or anyone who simply focuses better with a friendly presence.

Screenshots

Kids Visual Schedule Planner4 screens
StudyBuddy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudyBuddy at none against Kids Visual Schedule Planner's 6. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Kids Visual Schedule Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. StudyBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kids Visual Schedule Planner against 5.0 for StudyBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Kids Visual Schedule Planner versus StudyBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKids Visual Schedule PlannerStudyBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer栋 王Maruti Kampli

Customer experience

Kids Visual Schedule Planner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StudyBuddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Kids Visual Schedule Planner

Subscriptions4
  • KidCue Premium (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • KidCue Premium (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • KidCue Premium (Yearly)$49.991 Year
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  • KidCue Premium (Yearly)1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • KidCue Lifetime Access$129.99
  • KidCue Lifetime Access$171.99
None

StudyBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kids Visual Schedule Planner free?
Kids Visual Schedule Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StudyBuddy free?
StudyBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kids Visual Schedule Planner or StudyBuddy?
Kids Visual Schedule Planner and StudyBuddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Kids Visual Schedule Planner or StudyBuddy have ads?
Neither Kids Visual Schedule Planner nor StudyBuddy shows ads.

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