Oh Yah – Routine management app I built for my sons
Hi HN! I built Oh Yah! to help my sons (age 7 and 10) stick to daily routines without constant reminders. The core idea: minimal distractions during tasks by locking navigation when a timer is running, plus optional photo-based task completion for accountability Built with React Native/Expo and Firebase. The trickiest part was designing the UX to be simple enough for kids with minimal distractions while giving parents enough control – ended up with a task-definition system that lets parents create weekly schedules with daily toggles instead of duplicating tasks across days It's on the…
Oh Yah – Routine management app I built for my sons launched on October 8, 2025 with 97 votes, #320 of 8,178 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
Oh Yah is a routine management app designed for children ages 7 and up to help them complete daily tasks independently. Parents create weekly schedules with toggles for each day, while children follow tasks with built-in timers that lock navigation to minimize distractions. The app includes optional photo-based task completion for accountability. It runs on iOS and Android, offering a one-month free trial before switching to a subscription model.
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From the sources
A structured routine management app designed to help kids build better habits through focused routines and consistent completion. Perfect for children ages 5-12.
A structured routine management app designed to help kids build better habits through focused routines and consistent completion. Perfect for children ages 5-12. Each task has a dedicated timer in a distraction-free environment. Navigation is disabled during focus time to maintain attention and encourage task completion. Kids can submit photo evidence of completed tasks, building accountability whilst giving parents peace of mind about task completion. Ordered tasks provide structure and sequence, whilst unordered tasks offer flexibility. Clear priorities help kids understand what needs to be done when. Parents review individual tasks but award stars for the complete schedule. Auto-approval…from ohyahapp.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hi HN! I built Oh Yah! to help my sons (age 7 and 10) stick to daily routines without constant reminders. The core idea: minimal distractions during tasks by locking navigation when a timer is running, plus optional photo-based task completion for accountability Built with React Native/Expo and Firebase. The…
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