Comparison

Routine Timer vs Bravi

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

Head to head
About

Routine Timer

Features
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Big friendly timers. One step at a time. No pressure. Routine Timer is a visual timer for kids and grown-ups who get stuck between steps. Morning, homework, cleanup, bedtime: any routine becomes a sequence of visual steps, each with its own full-screen timer. A big color ring shrinks as the minutes pass, and a gentle tap says it is time to move on. MADE FOR REAL LIFE β€’ Build a routine from steps: an icon and a duration, nothing else to set up β€’ One giant timer per step, readable from across the room β€’ A haptic nudge on every transition, and a notification with sound when the screen is off β€’ Pause, skip, go back or restart any step. No streaks, no guilt, no failure stats β€’ Notifications keep the routine going while the phone is locked PERFECT FOR β€’ Morning routine before school, bedtime routine after the bath β€’ Homework blocks and focus sprints β€’ Toddlers and preschoolers learning to get ready on their own β€’ Kids with ADHD or autism who do better with a schedule they can see β€’ Cleanup bursts, chores and screen-time limits WHY IT WORKS A child cannot feel ten minutes, but can see a color ring getting smaller. Steps take the arguing out of transitions: the timer says it is time, not the parent. Grown-ups use it the same way for their own mornings and work sprints. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your iPhone. No account, no cloud, no analytics, no ads. Works offline. SIMPLE PRICING Your first routine is free, full featured, forever: every step, sounds and notifications. One purchase unlocks unlimited routines. No subscription, nothing recurring. If you already unlocked the app, nothing changes for you.

About

Bravi

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Bravi turns your child's daily routine into a path of stars: one step at a time, in pictures, read aloud, with a visual timer and real rewards that you choose. MORNING ROUTINES, ONE STEP AT A TIME β€’ One step at a time: a big picture, one word and one big "Done!" button β€’ Every step is read aloud, or recorded in your own voice β€’ A visual timer that empties gently, with no alarm and no red β€’ The sky follows the day: dawn for mornings, stars for bedtime REAL REWARDS YOUR CHILD EARNS β€’ Each step lights a star in the star jar β€’ Your child asks for a reward in the rewards shop; only you can approve it β€’ A sticker to collect after every finished routine A ROUTINE THAT GROWS WITH YOUR CHILD β€’ Three styles: Little (3–5), Big (6–8) and On my own (9–12) β€’ Calm mode: no sounds, no animations, soft colors β€’ A calm corner: breathe with Bravi for one minute β€’ A First / Then board: two pictures show what comes first and what comes next ALL YOUR CHILDREN, ONE PRICE β€’ As many children as you like, with Family Sharing β€’ Widgets on the Home Screen and the Lock Screen: tick a step without opening the app β€’ Live Activity: the current step and its timer on the Lock Screen β€’ Print a routine chart or a reward chart β€’ Available in 50 languages PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ No ads, no account β€’ Your children's names, photos and routines stay on your device: nothing about them is collected SUBSCRIPTION Bravi is free to download. To use it, choose a weekly or yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The price is shown before you start. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, in your Apple Account settings. Answer the questions to personalize your child’s routine, see your plan and complete setup. Payment options appear after the final question. Your answers and progress are saved so you can resume later. Using Bravi after creating your plan requires a weekly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. No free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://romeoapps.app/en/bravi/privacy/

Screenshots

Routine Timer2 screens
Bravi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bravi at every 2 days against Routine Timer's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Routine Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bravi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Routine Timer ships an update every 9 days, Bravi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Routine Timer versus Bravi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutine TimerBravi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerihor RomanenkoROMEO ILARIO FLAVIO GAMBINO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Routine Timer

One-time1
  • Unlock Forever$12.99
3 purchases

Bravi

Subscriptions2
  • Bravi Family β€” Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Bravi Family β€” Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bravi Family β€” Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Routine Timer free?
Routine Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bravi free?
Bravi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Routine Timer or Bravi have ads?
Neither Routine Timer nor Bravi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Routine Timer or Bravi?
Routine Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Bravi every 2 days. Most recently, Routine Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bravi on October 14, 2026.

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