Comparison

Vigdís vs Winking Star

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

Head to head
About

Vigdís

This app helps children build independence and routine through a clear, visual schedule. It offers gentle motivation with points and rewards, and is designed to support neurodiversity, including autism and ADHD. Data is kept private and local-first, with optional cloud sync.

Highlights
  • Visual daily routines
  • Points and rewards system
  • Built for neurodiversity
  • Focus timer and progress charts
  • Private and local-first data
Features
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Vigdís turns the day into a clear visual schedule kids can follow on their own — built with a social educator. to help children with autism and ADHD build routine, independence, and calm. "This app is saving our family's sanity." — App Store WHAT VIGDÍS DOES • Visual daily routines — morning, school, after-school & bedtime, ready in minutes • Points & rewards — gentle motivation that makes finishing tasks feel like a win • Built for neurodiversity — predictable structure for autism, ADHD & special needs (and great for any kid) • Focus timer, progress charts & achievements • Designed by a developmental therapist (þroskaþjálfi) and parents • Private & local-first — data stays on device; optional sync to share a child's profile across parents' devices Vigdís is for anyone who wants more predictability in the day — whether you use a wide range of services or just want calmer mornings. Download free and set up your first routine today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Winking Star

Features
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Winking Star is a warm, playful habit tracker for families. Every day, your child checks off their activities: sleep, teeth, reading, breakfast, walks, or whatever your home needs. Every check earns a star, and every week those stars help a Mystery Pet grow as your routine fills up. Made for families: - Up to 6 kids on one shared board - Invite a partner, co-parent, or grandparent to see the same board from their phone - Choose each kid's theme, avatar, and weekly routine - Add birthday-week banners and split-home custody labels Parent-friendly: - Parental gate on anything that leaves the app, uploads a photo, or deletes an account - No ads and no third-party tracking - Kid Mode locks editing when you hand the phone to your child - Calm Mode turns off confetti for quieter feedback - Supports iOS accessibility settings including Reduce Motion, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver Print your weekly summary straight from the app to stick on the fridge.

Screenshots

Vigdís4 screens
Winking Star4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Winking Star at every 2 days against Vigdís's weekly. Winking Star also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Vigdís sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Winking Star sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vigdís ships an update weekly, Winking Star every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Vigdís versus Winking Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVigdísWinking Star
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVigdisYU-HSUAN CHEN

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Vigdís

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Multi-Family Annual14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Quarterly14 Days trial$12.993 Months
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  • Vigdis Multi-Family Quarterly14 Days trial$12.993 Months
  • Premium Annually14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Vigdis Multi-Family Annual14 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99
2 purchases

Winking Star

One-time2
  • Winking Star Lifetime Unlock$4.99
  • Winking Star Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Vigdís free?
Vigdís is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Winking Star free?
Winking Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vigdís or Winking Star have ads?
Neither Vigdís nor Winking Star shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vigdís or Winking Star?
Vigdís ships an update weekly, and Winking Star every 2 days. Most recently, Vigdís was updated on November 5, 2026 and Winking Star on October 31, 2026.

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