RoutinePals vs Step & Star

Make the next step clear for your child. Getting dressed, brushing teeth, leaving for school, settling into bedtime: RoutinePals turns everyday tasks into picture routines a child can follow one step at a time. Use it together on your phone, or set up Kid Mode on a separate device. START WITH THE MOMENT YOUR FAMILY NEEDS Choose a ready-made routine or build your own. Change the steps and their order to fit your child, then try the routine together. You can edit your free routines whenever your family's needs change. HELP YOUR CHILD SEE WHAT COMES NEXT • Show one clear step at a time in Kid Mode. • Read steps aloud and use a visual timer when helpful. • Add your own photos and recorded step instructions. • Use First/Then to show the current step and the next one. • Adjust text size, colors, motion, and sound in sensory settings. • Give each routine an optional reminder and review progress over time. PREPARE FOR SOMETHING NEW Create a social story for an upcoming haircut, dentist visit, school day, or outing. Review and edit each page before your child sees it. Try one illustrated story sample free; Pro adds ongoing story and picture creation. SUPPORT EVERYDAY PRACTICE Children can earn stars as they complete steps. How I Feel offers simple check-ins and calming ideas, while Waiting practice makes a wait visible. With Pro, parents can create family rewards for the Star Store. FREE ROUTINES YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN The free plan includes one child, three editable routines, and three custom characters, with no time limit. Your one free illustrated story sample does not use a routine slot. Pick templates, build custom routines, and edit or replace your routines within that limit. Kid Mode, timers, First/Then, feelings, waiting practice, sensory settings, progress, and reminders are included. Creating your free account does not start a paid subscription. MORE ROOM FOR YOUR FAMILY WITH PRO Pro includes additional children, unlimited routines and characters, AI routine drafting, ongoing personalized stories and AI pictures, and custom rewards. Your own uploaded photos and ordinary custom routine editing are included in the free plan. US Pro prices are $6.99 per month or $49.99 per year. Eligible subscribers may receive a 14-day free trial. Your store's purchase sheet shows the price, available offer, and renewal terms before you confirm. Offers and prices can vary by country and eligibility. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your App Store or Google Play subscription settings. RoutinePals is a parent-managed tool for routines and communication. It does not provide medical, therapeutic, or diagnostic services. Privacy Policy: https://routinepals.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Step & Star turns everyday routines into simple "First, Then" picture cards — show what to do now, and the good thing that comes next. Step & Star is for kids and adults who do their best when they can see what comes next — and for the parents, teachers, and therapists who cheer them on. Predictable routines bring calm, confidence, and a lot more "I did it!" moments — whether it's one child at home or a whole classroom. Setting up a board takes seconds. Then they see one big, friendly card at a time — tap to hear it read aloud, finish the step, and watch it advance with a little celebration. WHY FAMILIES AND CLASSROOMS LOVE IT Predictable routines ease anxiety Builds independence and confidence Works at home, school, and in therapy FEATURES First-Then boards that auto-advance step by step Cards from a built-in symbol library, your own photos, or safe web image search Every card reads aloud, or record your own voice Optional countdown timers with a gentle chime Celebrations when a reward or the finish is reached Multiple profiles to keep each child or student separate Caregiver PIN lock so the board can be handed over safely Works offline, with data stored privately on your device FREE AND PREMIUM Free to use with one profile, multiple boards, the symbol library, photos, text-to-speech, timers, and celebrations. Premium unlocks unlimited profiles and boards, safe web image search, and custom voice recordings, available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Made with care for the people who need it most. Step & Star Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase: Monthly — $3.99 per month Yearly — $19.99 per year (includes a 7-day free trial) Lifetime — $49.99, one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your device's App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://myday-support.com/step-%26-star-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/