Comparison

Rowloom vs Steady Heroes

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

Head to head
About

Rowloom

Features
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Pattern Reader keeps an imported PDF, a movable reading guide and saved checkpoints together so you can resume where you left off. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Pattern Reader from Projects. Import your unencrypted PDF or explore the clearly labeled reader-practice document. 2. Choose the PDF page, position the highlighted band with the Guide slider, and advance the independent reader-row count. Undo restores the prior row, page and guide position. 3. Save named bookmarks, return to them, resume from the library or share a reading-progress report. Delete a reader copy when finished to reclaim its storage. Existing project counters, pattern-repeat notes, linked counters, row reminders, optional hands-free counting, focus timers, references, finished projects and JSON project backups remain available. Pattern Reader stores its own PDF copies and progress separately; existing project backup files do not include reader PDFs. WHAT TO KNOW Manual reading aid only: no chart recognition, stitch interpretation or automatic project-counter changes. Page turns are manual. Reader row and guide positions are independent of knitting instructions. Up to 10 PDFs, 30 MB and 200 pages each, with a 120 MB PDF library limit, 50 bookmarks per pattern and 100 undo positions. iPhone and iPad.

About

Steady Heroes

This app helps children follow daily routines with visual steps and optional timers. It offers a calm break feature and a reward system using stars or real money. Designed for families seeking structure without conflict, it's private by design and works offline.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step visual routines
  • Optional focus and calm timers
  • Customizable star reward system
  • Money mode for allowance tracking
  • Offline functionality
  • Face ID/Touch ID parent approval
Features
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Steady Heroes turns everyday routines into something a child can see, follow, and finish at their own pace. Each "hero" gets their own visual routine, broken into simple steps. Tap through them one at a time, with an optional focus timer to help stay on track - and no penalty if it runs out. When things feel like too much, the built-in calm break offers a no-pressure pause with its own gentle timer. Finished steps earn stars, which can be spent on a reward menu you set up together. If you'd rather track a real allowance, turn on money mode and Steady Heroes will work out what each step is worth. Built for families raising neurodivergent kids, anxious kids, or anyone who does better with structure - but flexible enough for any household that wants routines without a fight. FEATURES - Step-by-step visual routines for each hero - Optional focus timer, never punitive if it runs out - Calm break with its own timer, no time limit required - Star rewards with a fully customizable reward menu - Optional cash allowance tracking - Face ID / Touch ID to confirm a parent is approving a step - Reduce motion setting for sensory sensitivity - One gentle daily reminder - nothing pushy PRIVATE BY DESIGN Steady Heroes works entirely on your device. There's no account, no server, no ads, and no analytics. Everything you enter stays with you - see our full privacy policy for details. Steady Heroes is a support tool, not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice.

Screenshots

Rowloom3 screens
Steady Heroes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Steady Heroes at Free against Rowloom's $0.99. Steady Heroes also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On 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

Steady Heroes is free to download; Rowloom costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rowloom versus Steady Heroes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowloomSteady Heroes
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert CorbinRichard Bragg

In-app purchases

None

Rowloom

No in-app purchases

None

Steady Heroes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rowloom free?
Rowloom costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steady Heroes free?
Steady Heroes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rowloom or Steady Heroes have ads?
Neither Rowloom nor Steady Heroes shows ads.

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