In development, coming first to iOS

The next thing.
Nothing else.

A visual schedule for children who do better with one clear step at a time.

RoutineNest morning routine screen, showing one child's tasks in order

Same layout, same order, every day. Nothing moves unless a parent moves it.

Who this is built for

Autistic children. Children with ADHD.
Kids who find change hard.

Also works well for any family who wants a simpler routine.

In our own house, opening the app and following the next step has, more than once, been the thing that breaks through a meltdown. Not because it's magic, but because it doesn't ask an overwhelmed brain to do anything new. This is what it's designed to do.
A closer look

What a day looks like

Real screens from the app.

RoutineNest evening routine screen, showing one child's tasks in order
Every time of day, the same layout.
RoutineNest chores screen, showing the free checklist and locked pocket-money tracking
Chores are free. Pocket money is Premium.
RoutineNest colour picker screen during setup
One colour, chosen once.
Why it works this way

The app looks the same today
as it did yesterday.

Some children can't hold onto a routine, even when it's repeated every day. RoutineNest stays exactly the same, every time.

How it works

Set up once.
Used every day.

A routine a parent sets once, and a child can trust every day.

01

A parent sets it up

Routines come pre-filled with sensible defaults. Adjust in minutes.

02

A child sees what's next

One task, front and centre. Just the next thing.

03

It's marked done

A tap. A check. On to the next step.

What's inside

What's included

Visual routines

Morning, after school and evening, laid out the same way every day.

Chore checklists

Tasks a child ticks off. Their own, or shared.

Premium

Pocket-money tracking

Attach a dollar value to any chore. RoutineNest does the math.

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Included from day one

Share with a therapist

Export any routine as a printable page for an OT, school aide, or co-parent.

Premium

Family calendar

School events, weekly activities, or a whole term imported from a PDF. You confirm before anything is saved.

Premium

Sync across devices

One family. Every phone, the same information.

Pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you need to.

Free works on its own. No trial, no reminders to upgrade.

Free
$0forever
  • 1 child, on this device
  • Morning, after-school & evening routines
  • Weekly stars
  • Chore checklists (individual & shared)
  • Export a routine to share with an OT or carer
Premium
$4.99per month
or $39.99 per year, save 33%
  • Unlimited children
  • Pocket-money dollar tracking
  • Cloud sync, so every parent's phone stays in sync
  • Custom chore reset day
  • Family calendar, with one-off & recurring events
  • Import a school term calendar from a PDF

Premium is for families who want pocket-money tracking, a second child, or the family calendar.

Why RoutineNest

What this app doesn't do

No points, streaks, or rewards

A reward appearing mid-task can distract a child who overstimulates easily.

No redesigns

The layout doesn't change with app updates. Predictability is the feature.

No single shared list

Each child has their own routine. A chore can still be a team job.

For occupational therapists & carers

Built on principles you already use

RoutineNest follows the same visual-schedule principles used in OT practice: one task in view, consistent structure, no unexpected changes between sessions.

If you work with a family who'd benefit from this kind of structure at home, including families accessing OT through NDIS-funded supports, a parent can export any routine as a printable page. No login to view it, no app needed to read it.

We'd like to hear from therapists using this in practice, so get in touch below.

  • Same layout, every session
  • One task visible at a time
  • Printable, shareable routines
  • No gamified distractions
References

Where to start after a diagnosis

A short list of Australian organisations we would point any parent to, grouped by what you are trying to sort out. They already do this better than we could, so we link to them.

See the references

  • Just diagnosed: the first steps
  • NDIS and funding
  • School and learning
  • Looking after parents and siblings
Early access

Help us test it before it launches

RoutineNest is heading into a small beta on iPhone, through Apple's TestFlight. We would like a handful of Australian families to use it for real, and tell us honestly what is wrong with it.

Email us and we will add you when the beta opens. Send the email address your Apple ID uses, because that is where the TestFlight invitation goes.

Join the beta

We use your email only to send beta invitations and a launch notice. We never share it, and you can ask us to delete it at any time. See the privacy policy.

  • One email to join. No account, no form
  • No tracking of any kind
  • Delete your address whenever you like
Common questions

Good to know

Is RoutineNest only for autistic children or kids with ADHD?

No. It's designed with neurodivergent children in mind, but any family can use it.

Does RoutineNest use points, badges, or rewards?

No. There are no streaks, badges, or rewards. The routine looks the same every day.

Is RoutineNest free?

Yes. The free plan covers one child on one device, with routines and chore checklists included. Premium adds pocket-money tracking, additional children, cloud sync across devices, and a family calendar.

Can I share my child's routine with their occupational therapist?

Yes. Export any routine as a printable page for an OT, school aide, or co-parent. No login required to view it.

Is this a children's app?

No. Parents handle setup and settings. Children use the checklists, with supervision.

Is my family's data private?

Yes. On the free plan, everything stays on your device and is never transmitted anywhere. Premium adds optional cloud sync, stored on servers in Sydney, Australia. There are no ads, no analytics, and no selling of data, ever, on either plan.

Questions, feedback, or press?

RoutineNest is a solo-built app, and a real person reads every message.

Email us