YourPottyPal is designed for children ages 18 months through 5 years. The app adapts to your child's developmental stage — our 13-step onboarding assesses readiness through an 8–12 point checklist, then builds a personalized plan. Whether your child is showing early signs of readiness or you're navigating a later start, the routines flex to your family's pace with zero pressure.

YourPottyPal is currently pending review on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. We're in the final stages before public launch. Join the waitlist to get a notification the moment the app goes live — waitlist members will also receive launch-day perks and early access.

No. YourPottyPal is an AI-powered supportive companion — not a medical device. While our AI is informed by pediatric best practices and therapist input, it does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. It's designed to help you build consistent routines and spot patterns. For medical concerns — including UTIs, chronic withholding, or developmental delays — always consult your child's pediatrician.

Under 3 minutes. Our guided onboarding walks you through a readiness checklist, sensory profile, and schedule preferences. If you get interrupted mid-flow, your progress is saved automatically — just pick up where you left off. By the end, you'll have a fully personalized training plan ready to go.

YourPottyPal uses a 4-tier celebration system: quick encouragement toasts after each success, streak counters for consecutive wins, full-screen milestone modals for major achievements, and grand graduation overlays when your child completes key phases. Stars accumulate on a configurable token board (3–10 stars) toward a custom reward you set. Stars only go up, never down — by design. You can also choose between token boards, first-then boards, or verbal praise, with schedules that fade reinforcement as confidence grows.

Yes — and this is one of our most-loved features. Add parents, grandparents, nannies, or daycare providers so everyone follows the same routine. Caregivers can leave handoff notes when switching, and the Dashboard shows consistency cues so the current approach is always visible. Shareable protocol sheets summarize all settings (sit duration, interval, reinforcement type) in one place.

Yes. The Regular plan covers one child profile. Pro supports up to 5 fully independent profiles — each with their own training path (Steady Steps or Extended Steps), plan mode, progress data, celebration history, and caregiver configuration. There's zero overlap between siblings.

We use a modern generative AI engine trained on pediatric research and therapist-informed protocols. It powers PalAI Coach (daily contextual tips and quick actions), 11 pattern detections (from regression alerts to stool withholding), adaptive scheduling that adjusts reminder intervals based on real progress, and provider escalation alerts that flag concerning patterns like UTI indicators or prolonged withholding. The AI learns your child's rhythms and consistently improves its guidance.

YourPottyPal offers 6 iOS/Android widgets: Dashboard Summary (today's stats at a glance), Quick Log (one-tap logging without opening the app), Next Reminder (countdown to next scheduled prompt), Streak Counter (current winning streak), Daily Progress Ring (visual completion percentage), and the "I Need to Go" button (large accessibility-first self-initiation). All update in real time on your Home Screen.

Absolutely. Our Voice Studio lets you record custom audio clips and assign them to notification slots. You can choose gentle, quiet, or vibration-only alerts. On iOS 17+, Apple Personal Voice integration means notifications can speak in a voice your child already knows and trusts. All recordings are stored locally on-device — nothing is uploaded to the cloud.

Yes — privacy is foundational, not an afterthought. We follow data minimization principles: we only collect what's needed for the app to function. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit. We offer a local-only mode for families who want zero cloud storage. We never sell, rent, or share personal information with advertisers or third parties.

Yes. YourPottyPal is built from the ground up to comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and applicable international child data protection regulations. We do not collect data directly from children, and all personal information is managed through the parent/caregiver account.

We collect the minimum needed: child's first name (or nickname) and age for personalization, activity logs you create, and your routine preferences. No photos, no location data, no browsing history. You can export your data as CSV or PDF at any time, and you can request full account deletion — we'll permanently erase everything within 30 days.

Regular gives you the full core experience: all 7 activity log types, the complete smart reminder engine (interval, routine, and custom prompts), the 4-tier celebration system with token board rewards, daily progress overview, weekly recap, 6 home screen widgets, and basic daily tips — all for one child profile. Plans start at $4.99/week, with monthly ($9.99/mo — save ~54%) and annual ($99.99/yr — save ~61%) options.

Pro is for families who want the full AI-powered experience. It adds: PalAI Coach with daily contextual AI guidance and quick actions, up to 5 child profiles, all 11 AI-powered pattern detections (including regression alerts, stool withholding, and caregiver fatigue), the full Voice Studio with unlimited recordings, caregiver collaboration with handoff notes, CSV and PDF data exports for sharing with pediatricians, premium celebration animations, an extended achievement gallery, and priority access to new features. Pro is a 30% upcharge — starting at $6.49/week, $12.99/month, or $129.99/year.

Yes — every plan starts with a free 7-day trial. You'll get full access to every feature in your chosen plan for a full week before you're charged. Cancel anytime during the trial and you won't pay a thing. No credit card tricks, no surprise charges.

Our Adaptive Support Toolkit includes 5 specialized modules: Visual Schedules (step-by-step bathroom routines with icons, the option to hide the flush step for sensory considerations), a Communication Board (visual icons with optional speech synthesis for non-verbal or pre-verbal children), Scheduled Sits (configurable 1–5 minute sessions with comfort-first design — the child can always leave early), the "I Need to Go" accessibility button, and flexible reinforcement systems. The AI also adapts its language and recommendations for extended training paths.

Yes. Our AI guidance and Adaptive Support Toolkit are informed by occupational therapists, pediatric specialists, and early childhood educators who understand the unique challenges families face. The Extended Steps training path was specifically designed for children who need extra structure, time, or sensory accommodations. The app does not replace therapy — it brings expert-informed support into your daily routine.

Yes — sensory-friendly mode is built in. One toggle in Settings reduces all motion, softens sounds, and dims celebration effects. You can also individually customize notification types (silent, vibration-only, gentle tone), disable specific visual effects, and hide bathroom routine steps that may cause distress (like flushing). The app respects iOS system-level settings for Dynamic Type, Increase Contrast, Bold Text, and Reduce Motion.