# Vimo vs Buddies

The clearest difference is rating: Buddies at 5.0 against Vimo's 1.0. Buddies also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Vimo's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vimo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Buddies sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buddies holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Vimo ships an update every 9 days, Buddies every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vimo | Buddies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimo-visual-routine-planner/id6759303834/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddies-adhd-routines-and-timer/id6761924761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 223 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Correa da Silva](https://appshunter.io/developer/483965145) | [FREDRIK DAVID LARS LJUNGDELL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892105569) |

## What reviewers say

### Vimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimo-visual-routine-planner/id6759303834)

This app helps families create structured, visual routines for children, transforming chaotic mornings and bedtimes into calm, independent experiences. It offers step-by-step guidance with images and rewards for completion, making daily tasks predictable and manageable.

**Highlights:** Visual step-by-step routines, Customizable routines, Child profiles with progress tracking, Countdown timers for steps, Celebration rewards (stars & sounds), Morning, bedtime, and chore charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vimo Pro - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Vimo Pro - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Asset Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vimo Pro - Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Buddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddies-adhd-routines-and-timer/id6761924761)

This app helps children with ADHD manage daily routines through a visual timer and reward system. It breaks down tasks into manageable steps, making time visible and providing immediate rewards to maintain motivation. Designed to reduce parental nagging and empower kids to take charge of their own schedules.

**Highlights:** Visual cake timer for time management, One task at a time display, Earn points and unlock rewards, Family Sharing for multiple users, iCloud backup and local data storage, Customizable notification reminders, Multiple unlockable Buddies and themes

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RoutineBuddies Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| RoutineBuddies Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vimo free?

Vimo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Buddies free?

Buddies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vimo or Buddies?

Buddies is rated higher. Vimo averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Buddies averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Vimo or Buddies have ads?

Neither Vimo nor Buddies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vimo or Buddies?

Vimo ships an update every 9 days, and Buddies every 4 weeks. Most recently, Vimo was updated on September 30, 2026 and Buddies on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*