ReadySet vs Ritual
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Visual countdown timer
- Step-by-step task lists
- Sticker rewards system
- Syncs across devices
- Recurring schedules
- Customizable audio cues
- Personal best tracking
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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/
Ritual
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ルーティンを「順番どおり」に実行するアプリ。 朝のしたく、帰宅後の習慣、寝る前のリラックス——毎日のルーティンをステップに分けて、タップするだけで迷わず進められます。 ◆ ステップバイステップ実行 ルーティンを細かいステップに分解。各ステップにタイマーを設定でき、完了したらタップで次へ。考えなくても体が動く仕組みをつくります。 ◆ ストリーク記録 継続日数を自動記録。2-Day Rule採用で、1日サボってもストリークは途切れません。無理なく続けられる設計です。 ◆ 3つのテーマ Sunrise・Twilight・Moonlight——時間帯に合わせた3つのテーマで、ルーティンに彩りを。 ◆ 統計 & アチーブメント 継続日数、曜日パフォーマンス、達成バッジでモチベーションを可視化。 ◆ Apple Watch対応 iPhoneなしでもルーティン実行。手首からステップを進められます。 ◆ ウィジェット ホーム画面にストリークと今日のルーティンを表示。 ◆ リマインダー通知 曜日ごとに通知を設定。忘れずにルーティンを始められます。 【Pro(買い切り)】 無料版はルーティン1つまで。Proにアップグレードすると無制限に作成できます。サブスクではないので、一度の購入で永久に使えます。
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Verdict
ReadySet and Ritual are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. ReadySet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Ritual sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ReadySet | Ritual |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Botto Studio LLC | Koichiro Hirano |
In-app purchases
ReadySet
- ReadySet Plus Weekly$1.997 Days
- ReadySet Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- ReadySet Plus Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
- ReadySet Plus Lifetime$49.99
Ritual
- Proにアップグレード$2.99









