Comparison

Time to be quiet vs SteadySteps

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

Head to head
About

Time to be quiet

Features
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Master the Art of Quiet Time. Struggling to find a moment of peace? Time to be quiet is the smart timer that transforms a daily struggle into a fun, interactive challenge for your child. Unlike standard timers that count down regardless of the chaos in the room, Time to be quiet actually listens. How It Works: Parent Control: You set the duration and lock the session with a secure passcode. The Challenge: Your child picks a theme, and the countdown begins. Smart Detection: If the noise level rises above a whisper, the timer STOPS. It triggers one of 30+ unique animations as a visual cue, waiting until the room is quiet again before the countdown resumes. It teaches children self-regulation and gives you the break you deserve. Key Features: Noise-Responsive Timer: The clock only ticks when it’s quiet. Immediate feedback helps kids understand volume control. Instant Visual Feedback: Over 30 different animations and video cues react to noise, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. Secure Parent Lock: A passcode prevents little fingers from changing settings or exiting early. Fun Themes: Kids can customize their view with engaging visuals, making quiet time feel less like a rule and more like a game. Track Progress: View history logs and data insights to see how their ability to stay quiet improves over time. Customizable Sensitivity: Easily adjust the noise tolerance to fit your environment. Whether you need a 5-minute breather, a focused study session, or a structured timeout, Time to be quiet is your partner in parenting peace. Download today and enjoy the silence!

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

Time to be quiet4 screens
SteadySteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time to be quiet at none against SteadySteps's 2. Time to be quiet also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. SteadySteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Time to be quiet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Time to be quiet versus SteadySteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime to be quietSteadySteps
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAH Media, LLCBrandi Gaylor

In-app purchases

None

Time to be quiet

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SteadySteps

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

Questions

Is Time to be quiet free?
Time to be quiet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SteadySteps free?
SteadySteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Time to be quiet or SteadySteps have ads?
Neither Time to be quiet nor SteadySteps shows ads.

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