Done Timer vs HopRoutine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Done Timer
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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/
HopRoutine
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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. In 1 minute: pick the moment (mornings, bedtime or both), your child's age and their missions 2. Your child creates their own avatar 3. They tap "Let's go!" and HopRoutine guides them, one mission at a time WHAT CHANGES FOR YOU β’ No more shouting and endless reminders in the morning β’ Clear routines tailored to each child, with age-based suggested times β’ An end-of-routine recap: time, completed missions, records beaten β’ Great for building independence from age 3 MORE STRUCTURE FOR KIDS WHO NEED IT Does your child have ADHD, dyslexia or another learning difference, or simply need more structure? The "Focus & comfort" settings adapt to them: β’ One mission at a time, no distracting list β’ No stress when time runs out: the star is still earned β’ Fewer sounds and animations, gentle vibrations β’ More frequent encouragement during each mission β’ A gentle nudge if things drag on, and a visual timer with no numbers (Family Pro) β’ Big missions split into small steps, with a photo of the real thing: their toothbrush, their school bag HopRoutine is not a substitute for medical or therapeutic care: it's an everyday tool you adapt to your child. 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, the celebrations and their day streak β’ Beating their own record MADE FOR FAMILIES β’ No ads, no account to create β’ Names, routines and photos 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, parallel mode to start every sibling at the same time, and every Focus & comfort setting. 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
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Verdict
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
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.
Done Timer ships an update fortnightly, HopRoutine every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Done Timer | HopRoutine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JUNICHI WATANABE | Jeremy Froment |
In-app purchases
Done Timer
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
HopRoutine
- Family Pro β Mensuel$3.991 Month
- Family Pro β Annuel7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Family Pro β Γ vie$44.99
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