HopRoutine vs Tandli
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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 ⢠No more shouting and endless reminders in the morning ⢠Clear routines tailored to each child, with age-based suggested times ⢠An end-of-routine recap: time, completed missions, records beaten ⢠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: ⢠One mission at a time, no distracting list ⢠No stress when time runs out: the star is still earned ⢠Fewer sounds and animations, gentle vibrations ⢠More frequent encouragement during each mission ⢠A gentle nudge if things drag on, and a visual timer with no numbers (Family Pro) ⢠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 ⢠A voice that cheers them on, like a coach ⢠Their very own avatar that reacts and celebrates with them ⢠The big "I'm done!" button, the celebrations and their day streak ⢠Beating their own record MADE FOR FAMILIES ⢠No ads, no account to create ⢠Names, routines and photos stay on your phone ⢠Works offline ⢠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
Tandli
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Tandli turns everyday routines into calm, manageable steps, with ready-made picture activities you can start today and your own voice to guide the way. A subscription is required to use Tandli. New subscribers can try it for free. Each activity is divided into small, clearly illustrated steps. START IN SECONDS Open Tandli and the first activities are already waiting. Choose one and get started. There is no need to build everything from scratch. Ready-made activities include: ⢠Brushing teeth ⢠Washing hands ⢠Washing face ⢠Bathing or showering ⢠Brushing hair ⢠Blowing or wiping nose PERSONALIZATION As a parent you can customize every step of the activities to match your needs. ⢠Add your own voice recording to each step, so the guidance comes from a familiar, trusted voice. ⢠Add, modify or rearrange the steps. ⢠Set counters and adjust the timing of individual steps. ⢠Replace illustrations with photos of the actual familiar objects. BUILD YOUR OWN ACTIVITIES Create your own step-by-step activity. ⢠Build activities for getting dressed, tidying up, packing a school bag, preparing for mealtimes, leaving the house and more. ⢠Add your own steps, pictures, photos and voice recordings. CREATE MORNING AND BEDTIME ROUTINES Combine several activities into one routine that plays in sequence. Move smoothly from brushing teeth to getting dressed, or from bath time to pajamas and bed, without losing track of what comes next. ONE CALM STEP AT A TIME ⢠One clear step with one simple picture ⢠No crowded screens or unnecessary distractions ⢠A first-then flow that shows what is happening now and what comes next A REWARD TO WORK TOWARD Each completed activity adds one token to the jar. ⢠Choose the reward and how many tokens are needed. ⢠Choose a favorite token style, including marbles, stars, hearts and coins. ⢠Watch the jar fill as activities are completed. GENTLE REMINDERS AND QUIET PROGRESS ⢠Set gentle reminders for the days and times a routine should happen. ⢠See daily streaks and a calm history of completed routines. Encouragement without pressure. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your content stays on your device. There is no account to create, no sign-in, no advertising and no tracking across apps. Your voice recordings and photos never leave your device. The app only sends anonymous usage statistics to help us improve it, and you can turn them off in Settings. Tandli is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and therapists who support someone with autism or ADHD. Tandli is a visual support tool and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. SUBSCRIPTION All features in Tandli require a subscription (monthly or yearly). Eligible new subscribers get a free trial. When the trial ends, payment is charged to your Apple ID unless you cancel at least 24 hours before. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://tandli.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://tandli.app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: HopRoutine at 3 against Tandli's 1. HopRoutine also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HopRoutine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tandli sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HopRoutine | Tandli |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Jeremy Froment | Collin Arumai Harinath Mendons Jeyaseelan |
In-app purchases
HopRoutine
- Family Pro ā Mensuel$3.991 Month
- Family Pro ā Annuel7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Family Pro ā Ć vie$44.99
Tandli
- Premium Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Premium Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
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