Comparison

Done Timer vs HopRoutine

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

Head to head
About

Done Timer

Features
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Struggling with morning routines or clean-up time? For young children, the abstract concept of "time" can be hard to grasp, often leading to frustration for both parents and kids. DoneTimer is a magical visual timer designed to change how children perceive time. Instead of the anxiety of "time running out," DoneTimer visualizes time as "growing towards success!" β—† Magical Visual Timer β—† Watch the story unfold as time passes! A rocket travels to Earth, or a seed blooms into a beautiful flower. We replaced boring countdowns with engaging, story-driven animations. Choose from 4 fun themes: Space, Ocean, Animal, and Car. β—† Mission Map & Rewards β—† Complete daily routines like "Brushing Teeth" or "Getting Dressed" to collect stamps on the Mission Map. Collect 7 stamps to trigger a full-screen confetti celebration and a "High five!" message. Set custom real-world rewards together to build executive function and positive habits. β—† Safe & Parent-Friendly Features β—† - 100% Ad-Free: No annoying pop-ups or accidental taps. Completely safe for kids to use independently. - Zero-second startup: No splash screens. Opens instantly when you need it most. - Quick & Easy Setup: Tap quick preset buttons or use the intuitive time picker to set any duration up to 60 minutes. - 100% Private & Safe: Everything is stored locally on your device. No data collection. You be the cheerleader, and let your child be the hero of their own routine. Download DoneTimer today and start growing more "I did it!" moments! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HopRoutine

Features
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No more saying "brush your teeth" fifteen times. A friendly voice announces each step to your child, a visual timer shows the time passing, and their avatar cheers every win. They get ready on their own. You get to breathe. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set up the routine in 1 minute (ready-made steps for mornings, bedtime and more) 2. Your child creates their own avatar 3. They tap "Let's go!" and HopRoutine guides them, one step at a time WHAT CHANGES FOR YOU β€’ No more shouting and endless reminders in the morning β€’ Clear routines tailored to each child β€’ An end-of-routine recap: time, completed steps, records beaten β€’ Great for building independence from age 3, and helpful for kids with ADHD or who need visual cues WHAT YOUR CHILD LOVES β€’ A voice that cheers them on, like a coach β€’ Their very own avatar that reacts and celebrates with them β€’ The big "I'm done!" button and the celebrations β€’ Beating their own record MADE FOR FAMILIES β€’ No ads, no account to create β€’ Names and routines stay on your phone β€’ Works offline β€’ Purchases protected by a parental gate FAMILY PRO (7-DAY FREE TRIAL) Unlimited routines (morning, bedtime, weekends), all your children, and parallel mode to start every sibling at the same time. Yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial, or monthly. Cancel anytime in Settings. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms: https://hoproutine.app/en/terms Privacy: https://hoproutine.app/en/privacy

Screenshots

Done Timer4 screens
HopRoutine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HopRoutine at 15.1 against Done Timer's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Done Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HopRoutine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Done Timer ships an update fortnightly, HopRoutine every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Done Timer versus HopRoutine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDone TimerHopRoutine
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNICHI WATANABEJeremy Froment

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Done Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$1.99
3 purchases

HopRoutine

Subscriptions2
  • Family Pro β€” Mensuel$3.991 Month
  • Family Pro β€” Annuel7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Family Pro β€” Γ€ vie$44.99

Questions

Is Done Timer free?
Done Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HopRoutine free?
HopRoutine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Done Timer or HopRoutine have ads?
Neither Done Timer nor HopRoutine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Done Timer or HopRoutine?
Done Timer ships an update fortnightly, and HopRoutine every 4 weeks. Most recently, Done Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and HopRoutine on October 21, 2026.

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