Comparison

Done Timer vs Routine Kids

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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!" ◆ Magical Visual Timer ◆ 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. ◆ Mission Map & Rewards ◆ 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. ◆ Safe & Parent-Friendly Features ◆ - 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

Routine Kids

This app helps children follow daily routines with a visual schedule, reducing morning battles and promoting independence. It's designed for kids who thrive on structure, including those with ADHD or autism, and offers customizable routines with reward systems.

Highlights
  • Visual step-by-step routines
  • Customizable chore charts
  • Reward system with stars
  • Offline functionality
  • Multiple child profiles
  • Parental gate for settings
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Mornings shouldn't be a battle. Routine Kids turns your child's day into a simple visual schedule — a picture routine they follow on their own, one step at a time. Part chore chart, part calm-morning coach. No reading required, no nagging, no power struggles. Built with (and for) families raising kids with ADHD, autism, or who simply thrive on structure. FREE TO TRY — THEN SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Routine Kids is free to set up, with 3 free days: on each of them, your child can run routines as often as you like. After that, running routines, having more than 3 routines, or adding more than one child requires a paid Routine Plus subscription (or the one-time Lifetime purchase): • Yearly — $19.99 / year (best value) • Lifetime — $39.99, one-time purchase Prices may vary by region. HOW IT WORKS • You build a routine from ready-made templates — Morning, After-school, Homework, Bedtime — in about a minute. • You hand the phone or iPad to your child. They see one step at a time: "First brush teeth, then get dressed." • They tap Done, get a little celebration, and move to the next step — all on their own. • You set the rewards. They see their stars grow. WHY PARENTS LOVE IT • Kids follow it independently — you stop repeating yourself. • A calm, predictable start and end to every day. • Each child gets their own colour, avatar, and routines. • An optional grown-up code keeps kids in their own space. • See exactly what got done, and when. MADE FOR KIDS — THE RIGHT WAY • No ads. Ever. • No third-party tracking. • A parental gate before anything that leaves the kid's space. • Works fully offline. Your family's data stays on your device. Available in 14 languages, on iPhone and iPad. Give your family calmer mornings — starting tomorrow. — Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. The Lifetime option is a one-time, non-renewing purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kids-routine-9ef31.web.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Done Timer4 screens
Routine Kids4 screens

Verdict

The call

Done Timer and Routine Kids are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Done Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Routine Kids sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Done Timer versus Routine Kids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDone TimerRoutine Kids
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNICHI WATANABEYoussef Ziat

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Done Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99
5 purchases

Routine Kids

Subscriptions3
  • Routine Plus Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Routine Plus Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Routine Plus Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Routine Plus Lifetime$19.99
  • Routine Plus Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Done Timer free?
Done Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routine Kids free?
Routine Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Done Timer or Routine Kids have ads?
Neither Done Timer nor Routine Kids shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Done Timer or Routine Kids?
Done Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Routine Kids fortnightly. Most recently, Done Timer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Routine Kids on November 6, 2026.

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