Milton launches on App Store to turn older iPads into family dashboards
The indie app runs on iPadOS 17 and later, offers free core organizer features, and adds paid Individual and Family tiers.
Milton, an indie app that turns older iPads into a family home dashboard, has launched on the App Store, according to 9to5Mac. The app runs on iPads with iPadOS 17 or later.
The dashboard is built from customizable tiles, including a calendar, chores, shopping lists, weather, a clock, a photo frame and a to-do list. Milton can also sync to iPhones so users can check items remotely.
For families, the app includes a points system in which parents award points for completed chores and set goals children can work toward. Parents can also sign off on chores to confirm they are done. Milton can additionally parse photos of cookbooks to provide step-by-step cooking guides and add missing ingredients to a shopping list.
The core organizer features are free. Milton Individual costs $4.99 as a one-time purchase, while Milton Family costs $14.99 and shares with the iCloud family sharing group. The app was created by developer Josh, a software engineer.
Smart display competition
Apple released its new HomeView smart display this week, positioned as a hub for the home. Skylight, a competing smart display product, is mentioned as expensive.
Quick answers
How much does Milton cost?
The core organizer features are free. Milton Individual is a $4.99 one-time purchase, and Milton Family costs $14.99 and shares with the iCloud family sharing group.
Which iPads can run Milton?
Milton runs on iPads with iPadOS 17 or later.
What can Milton do?
It offers customizable dashboard tiles for calendar, chores, shopping lists, weather, clock, photo frame and to-do list, plus a chores points system, parent sign-off, iPhone syncing and cooking guides from cookbook photos.