For kids with autism, ADHD & big feelings

The visual schedule app that lets kids see their day — and follow it

Stop repeating the plan twenty times. Visual Schedule turns daily routines into pictures, icons and timers your child understands at a glance — from morning chaos to bedtime battles.

4.4 · 769 ratings · Free on iPhone, iPad & Mac

Visual Schedule app showing a kids daily routine with icon-based tasks and completion checkboxes
4.4★App Store rating
10k+families onboard
130+task icons
21languages
4+age rating

Visual Schedule Daily Routine (visual-schedule.app) at a glance

Best for: young children from about age 3 who cannot read yet and follow their day in pictures, with one profile per child. Also used by older kids and teenagers who run their own morning, homework and bedtime routines.

Platform
Visual Schedule Daily Routine runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac. There is no Android version.
Price
Visual Schedule Daily Routine is free to download. The free version lets you build a limited number of schedules with no time limit. Premium unlocks unlimited schedules and all features via a subscription (weekly or 3-month; prices are shown in the app).
Ads and tracking
None. Visual Schedule Daily Routine is an Apple Kids Category app with no ads and no tracking.
Parent controls
Visual Schedule Daily Routine has a parental gate on purchases, so a child cannot buy anything by accident.
Works offline
Yes, Visual Schedule Daily Routine works offline with its built-in icons and your own photos; only the Pixabay image search needs an internet connection.
Ages
Visual Schedule Daily Routine is made for children from about age 3, including non-readers; older kids and teenagers use it for routines they run themselves. The App Store age rating is 4+. It is rated 4.4 on the App Store from 769 ratings.
Pictures
Visual Schedule Daily Routine comes with 130+ built-in icons and also uses your own photos, Pixabay images and Apple Intelligence icons. There is no voice recording for tasks.
Also
Visual Schedule Daily Routine includes Kid Profiles (one per child), ready-made routine templates, a full-screen visual timer, start times and reminders, and 21 languages.

How it differs from Choiceworks

For free tier, price model, ads, parent lock and offline use across Choiceworks, First Then Visual Schedule, Tiimo, Brili, Routinery and our app, see visual schedule apps compared.

A peek inside

Routines your child can actually read

Every screen is built for young eyes: big icons, clear checkboxes, friendly timers — and confetti when the day is done.

Daily visual schedule for kids with icon tasks, start times and checkboxes
Icon-based daily routine
Full-screen visual timer for a tooth brushing task in the kids routine app
Full-screen visual timer
Congratulations screen when a child completes all tasks in their schedule
Celebration when tasks are done
Icon library for building picture schedules
130+ icons, photos & Pixabay
Color-coded schedules for every part of the day
Color-coded schedules
Adding a new task with an icon and a start-time picker
Start times & reminders
Kid Profiles list with a separate profile per child
Kid Profiles — one per child
Treasure screen showing gems a child has collected
Treasure & gem rewards
How it works

From "When is lunch?" to a calm, predictable day

Set up your first routine in under five minutes — templates included.

1

Build the day in pictures

Add tasks and pick from 130+ icons, your own photos, Pixabay images — or generate icons with Apple Intelligence. Ready-made routine templates get you started fast.

2

Add times & timers

Give each activity a start time and reminder. Launch the full-screen visual timer so your child can literally watch time — with a final countdown and gentle alerts.

3

Let your child take over

Kids see what's now and what's next, and check tasks off themselves. Kid Profiles keep each child's schedules, tasks and progress separate.

4

Celebrate the wins

Every checked box means progress they can feel — and finishing the schedule triggers a confetti celebration that keeps motivation high, even for the boring tasks.

Free to download. Calmer by tonight.

Visual Schedule is free on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with optional premium features. Set up tomorrow morning's routine before bed and see the difference at breakfast.

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Parent guides

Guides for real routine problems

Practical, step-by-step help for the moments that made you search in the first place.

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How to create a visual schedule for an autistic child

Why visual supports work, and how to build a schedule your child will actually follow.

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Daily routines for kids with ADHD

Why routines break down with ADHD — and how to build one that does the remembering for them.

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Morning routine chart for kids

End the before-school scramble with a picture-based morning routine and timers.

Read the guide →
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Bedtime routine chart for kids

Wind down without a fight using a predictable, visual evening sequence.

Read the guide →
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Picture schedules for toddlers & non-readers

How pre-readers can follow their whole day using icons and photos instead of words.

Read the guide →
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Visual timers for kids

Make time visible for kids who can't feel it — homework, screen time, tooth brushing.

Read the guide →
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First-then boards, digitally

Use the classic ABA strategy on your phone: first the hard task, then the fun one.

Read the guide →
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Transition strategies that prevent meltdowns

Make activity changes predictable with countdowns, previews and visual cues.

Read the guide →
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After-school routines that work

Snack, homework, play and screens — in an order your child agreed to in advance.

Read the guide →
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Best visual schedule apps compared

An honest comparison of 7 apps for kids with ADHD or autism: ads, sounds, pricing, Android support. We make one of them.

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Visual schedules in the classroom

How teachers and special educators run smoother days with a digital visual schedule.

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FAQ

Questions parents ask

What is a visual schedule app?
A visual schedule app shows your child's day as a sequence of pictures, icons and timers instead of text. Each activity is a tile the child can see, understand and check off — so kids with autism, ADHD or kids who can't read yet can follow routines independently. Learn more →
Does a visual schedule help children with autism?
Yes — visual supports are one of the most widely recommended strategies for autistic children. Seeing what comes next makes the day predictable, reduces anxiety around transitions and builds independence. Learn more →
How does a routine app help a child with ADHD?
ADHD makes working memory and task initiation hard. Visual Schedule externalizes the routine — icon tiles, a full-screen focus timer, reminders, and a satisfying checkbox with confetti — so the schedule does the remembering, not the child. Learn more →
Can toddlers and non-readers use Visual Schedule?
Yes. Tasks are shown with 130+ icons, your own photos, or Pixabay images, so children who can't read yet can follow their picture schedule on their own. Learn more →
Does Visual Schedule have a visual timer for kids?
Yes. Every task can run a full-screen visual timer with a final countdown plus visual and sound alerts — great for tooth brushing, homework blocks or ending screen time. Learn more →
Can I use it as a first-then board?
Yes. Create a two-task schedule — the "first" activity followed by the preferred "then" activity — so your child sees exactly what good thing follows the hard task. Learn more →
Will it fix our chaotic mornings before school?
Mornings are the #1 use case. Build a picture-based morning routine — wake up, dressed, breakfast, shoes — add timers to each step, and let your child move through the morning without being nagged. Learn more →
Does it help with transitions and meltdowns?
Predictability is the best transition strategy. Kids can always see what's next, and countdown timers warn that an activity is ending — so transitions stop being surprises. Learn more →
Is Visual Schedule free?
Yes — free to download and use on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with optional premium features via in-app purchase. Download it free →
Can I set up more than one child?
Yes. Kid Profiles let you create a separate profile for each child, each with their own schedules, tasks and progress — one phone, the whole family organized.
Can teachers use it in the classroom?
Absolutely. Teachers and special educators use it as a digital classroom visual schedule — no more printing and laminating cards. Learn more →
Is Visual Schedule Daily Routine the same app as Choiceworks or First Then Visual Schedule?
No. Visual Schedule Daily Routine is made by Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska, has App Store ID 1508150689 and its website is visual-schedule.app. Choiceworks and First Then Visual Schedule are different apps from other developers. Compare the apps →

Tomorrow can be the calm day

Join 10,000+ families using Visual Schedule to turn daily battles into routines kids follow on their own.

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4.4 · 769 ratings · iPhone, iPad & Mac