For iPhone and iPad

A morning routine your kids can follow on their own

Big picture cards show what comes next, timers keep things moving, and a countdown tells everyone when it’s time to leave. You get to stop repeating yourself.

Coming soon to the App Store See how it works

7 days free, then one purchase. No subscription, no account.

Simple Kids Routine on a tablet: two children’s morning routines side by side

One to four kids on one screen
No account, no ads, no tracking
One purchase, no subscription

Sound familiar?

Mornings get loud. You’re not the only one.

You, on repeat

“Brush your teeth. Get dressed. Where’s your backpack?” You say it every morning, and every morning you say it again.

Five minutes means nothing

To a six-year-old, “five more minutes” is just words. They get stuck choosing socks while you watch the clock.

A rough start to the day

Nobody wants to begin the day shouting. But a rushed morning follows everyone to school and to work.

Why it works

Your child gets a clear plan they can see. You get to breathe.

Fewer arguments

Let the screen be the strict one

“Go get dressed” from you is an order. The same step on the screen is just the next thing to do. It’s hard to argue with a tablet.

Not more screen time

A screen they walk away from

The tablet stands in the hallway or the kitchen. Your child looks, taps and goes to do the thing. There is nothing to scroll and nothing to watch.

Something to finish

A small win every morning

Every finished step gets a checkmark, and the last one sets off fireworks. Kids watch the screen fill up with each step they finish.

What’s on the screen

Everything a child needs to get through the morning, and nothing else.

One step at a time, in pictures

Each step is a big card with a picture and a couple of words, so kids who can’t read yet can follow along. They tap it when it’s done and the next card appears.

Timers they can watch

Give a step a time limit, such as two minutes for brushing teeth. A bar shows the time running, so kids see how much is left without reading a clock.

A countdown to leaving

Set the time you need to be out the door. As it gets close, the app counts down, and when time is up the screen turns red and says so. It’s optional: leave it off if your mornings don’t need it.

Up to four kids, side by side

Each child has their own panel, name and color on the same screen. They can share one routine or each have their own.

Checkpoints along the way

A checkpoint holds the routine until a time you choose, such as 7:15. Kids who get there early see how long is left. Kids who get there late are told so and go straight on.

Settings are for parents

Changing the routine or resetting the day takes a parent PIN, so the plan stays the way you set it.

How it works

Set it up once. After that, the mornings run on it.

01

Set it up

Start with the ready-made morning routine and change whatever doesn’t fit your family: the steps, the pictures, the timers, the time you leave.
02

Put it where they pass

Stand an iPad in the hallway or the kitchen, or use an iPhone. Pick a spot your kids walk past on the way out, not one where they sit.
03

Step back

Your kids tap through their cards. You see at a glance where each of them is, and you say a lot less.

One price. No subscription.

Try the whole app free for 7 days. If it works for your family, a single purchase unlocks it for good.

7 days free with every feature included
One purchase, and the app is yours for good
No subscription and nothing to cancel
You are not charged unless you choose to buy. After the trial the app stays locked until you do.

Coming soon to the App Store

Your family’s data stays on your device

No account. No ads. No analytics. The routines, names and settings you enter are stored on your iPhone or iPad and are not sent to us or to anyone else.

Our story

Simple Kids Routine started at our kitchen table. I was tired of repeating the same things every single morning. I felt like a puppeteer. I wanted my kids to have a bit of freedom and the feeling that they did it themselves, and I wanted to save my words for the ones that matter: “Well done.” “I love you.”

This isn’t a corporation. We’re parents like you, and we know mornings can get wild. If yours look like this too, you’re not alone.

Frequently asked questions

If yours isn’t here, write to us and we’ll add it.

What is Simple Kids Routine?

Simple Kids Routine is a visual routine app for iPhone and iPad. It shows children their morning routine as big picture cards, one step at a time, with timers and a countdown to the time you need to leave the house. Up to four children can follow their routines side by side on one screen.

What ages is Simple Kids Routine for?

Simple Kids Routine is made for children aged 6 to 8. Kids who are still learning to read follow the pictures, and the timers and the countdown help them keep track of time on their own.

Does my child need to be able to read?

No. Every step in Simple Kids Routine has a large picture next to its name, so children who can’t read yet follow the routine by the pictures.

Can several children use it at the same time?

Yes. Simple Kids Routine shows one to four children side by side on the same screen. Each child has their own name, color and progress, and they can share one routine or each have their own.

How much does Simple Kids Routine cost?

Simple Kids Routine is free to try for 7 days with every feature included. After that, a single one-time purchase unlocks the app for good. There is no subscription, and you are not charged unless you choose to buy.

Do I need to create an account?

No. Simple Kids Routine has no accounts and no sign-in. You install it, set up the routine and start.

What data does Simple Kids Routine collect?

None. The Simple Kids Routine app has no ads and no analytics, and the routines, names and settings you enter stay on your device. They are not sent to us or to anyone else. Only this website counts its visits, with Google Analytics.

Which devices does it work on?

Simple Kids Routine is made for iPhone and iPad with iOS 15 or later. An Android version is planned.

Does it work without an internet connection?

Yes. Everything Simple Kids Routine needs is installed with the app, so the routine runs without Wi-Fi.

Is Simple Kids Routine suitable for children with ADHD or autism?

Many families of children who do better with structure use visual routines, and Simple Kids Routine is one: pictures instead of text, one step at a time, and time you can see. It is an everyday family tool, not a medical or therapeutic product, and it makes no promises about symptoms.

Will the countdown stress my child out?

The countdown is optional. You choose whether Simple Kids Routine shows a time to leave at all and how many minutes before it the countdown starts. Without it, the routine is just the cards and the timers.

What languages is Simple Kids Routine in?

Simple Kids Routine comes in English, Czech, German and Slovak. It speaks the language of your iPhone or iPad, and English when that language is none of the four.

When will Simple Kids Routine be available?

Simple Kids Routine is not out yet. It is coming to the App Store for iPhone and iPad soon, and this page will link to it the day it is released.