Kololad

What’s New

Small improvements and release notes for Kololad.

Version 1.4.0 (Build 22)

Kololad now makes it easier to prepare visual routines, organize them, follow instructions, and review what you completed.

  • Crop photos inside Kololad. Adjust and focus a selected photo before adding it to a routine step.
  • Trim videos before saving. Select the exact part of a video you need, and Kololad prepares the final clip for reliable playback and iCloud sync.
  • Organize routines with categories. Assign categories to make routines easier to recognize using coordinated colors throughout the app.
  • Choose how instructions appear. Keep instructions static or turn on scrolling for any step type. Select Slow, Normal, or Fast scrolling speed.
  • Review your Routine Activity. Use real weekly and monthly calendars to see completed routines, completion totals, and total active routine time.
  • See exactly what happened each day. Select a date to view every routine completed that day, including its completion time and active duration.
  • Keep activity synchronized through iCloud. Routine Activity and completion history stay available across your Kololad devices.
  • Improved playback readability. Text and controls now maintain better contrast over Quick Step backgrounds, photos, and videos in both Light and Dark appearance.
  • Improved accessibility and interface polish. Additional accessibility improvements and visual refinements make Kololad clearer and easier to use.

Routine Activity begins recording new completions after updating to version 1.4.0. Earlier routine completions cannot appear because they were not previously recorded.

Version 1.3.0 (Build 19)

This update makes Kololad routines easier to follow, more personal, and more comfortable to use from a distance.

  • Added direct access to the Kololad FAQ from the app.
  • Added a 20-second limit for step videos to keep media preparation, playback, and iCloud sync fast and reliable.
  • Added landscape full-screen playback for a more immersive routine experience.
  • Added Fit and Fill display modes for photos, videos, and quick-step backgrounds. Double-tap during full-screen playback to switch between them.
  • Added automatic scrolling for long instructions so they remain readable without covering the routine content.
  • Added Routine Accent Colors to help users recognize routines more easily.
  • Added optional matching backgrounds for quick steps, based on the selected routine color.
  • Improved full-screen quick-step layouts with larger instructions, step names, and timing information.

Version 1.2.0 (Build 17)

iCloud synchronization

  • Added automatic iCloud synchronization for routines, steps, settings, images, and videos.
  • Added automatic media downloads across devices using the same Apple Account.
  • Added offline support so routines remain available and changes synchronize when iCloud becomes available again.
  • Added iCloud synchronization status to Settings.

Recently Deleted

  • Added a separate Recently Deleted page for deleted routines and steps.
  • Added the ability to restore deleted content for up to 30 days.
  • Preserved the original position of restored steps whenever possible.

Data and media reliability

  • Improved local data storage and safely migrated existing routines from previous versions.
  • Improved synchronization recovery after interrupted connections and app relaunches.
  • Improved protection for shared images and videos during deletion, restoration, and cleanup.

Version 1.1.1 (Build 14)

Background playback and controls

  • Added background audio support for audible routines.
  • Added Lock Screen, Control Center, AirPods, and headphone playback controls.
  • Added Kololad artwork to Now Playing.
  • Improved playback behavior during phone calls and other audio interruptions.
  • Improved handling of AirPods and headphone disconnections and reconnections.
  • Prevented routines from resuming automatically after interruptions or headphone reconnection.
  • Improved playback reliability when switching between Kololad and other audio apps.

Video and screen behavior

  • Improved video playback when rotating between portrait and landscape orientation.
  • Video steps now preserve their playback position during orientation changes.
  • Made the Keep Screen Awake setting configurable.
  • Audible routines can continue after the screen locks when Keep Screen Awake is turned off.
  • Fully muted routines continue to keep the screen awake because silent background playback is not supported.

Routine Builder improvements

  • Added dynamic step numbering to make long routines easier to navigate.
  • Moved the drag handle to the right side of each step card.
  • Removed the unnecessary navigation chevron.
  • Refined step-card spacing and height for a more compact layout.
  • Added VoiceOver support that identifies each item as “Step X of Y.”
  • Improved support for routines containing large numbers of steps.

Free plan clarity

  • Added an informational message before playing a routine with more than 10 steps on the Free plan.
  • The message explains that Free playback includes the first 10 steps.
  • Users can continue with the first 10 steps or open Kololad Plans.

App icon improvements

  • Added Dark app icon support.
  • Added Tinted app icon support for customized iOS Home Screens.

Landscape improvements

  • Fixed scrolling on the Home and Routines screens in landscape orientation.
  • Ensured lower content remains accessible above the bottom navigation bar.

Accessibility and reliability

  • Improved VoiceOver information for playback controls and routine status.
  • Improved support for larger text sizes.
  • Improved completion behavior after returning from the Lock Screen.
  • Improved playback reliability for short steps, long routines, muted routines, and media transitions.
  • Improved layout consistency, accessibility, and overall usability.

Version 1.1.0 (Build 11)

  • Added Appearance support: System, Light, and Dark.
  • Added Dark Mode support across the main Kololad screens.
  • Added optional final 5-second metronome cues for routine steps.
  • Kept user photos and videos visually unchanged in Dark Mode.
  • Polished Image Preview and Video Preview headers.
  • Added a What’s New link in Settings/Profile.
  • Improved routine playback haptic feedback.
  • Includes small bug fixes and UI improvements.

Version 1.0 (Build 9)

Kololad starts with the core experience: create visual routines, add steps, attach photos or videos, and follow the routine with a guided player.

What’s included

  • Routine Builder for creating step-by-step routines
  • Guided Routine Player with timer, progress ring, and step navigation
  • Optional photos and videos for routine steps
  • Step sounds, completion voice, haptics, and mute controls
  • Routine settings like Keep Screen Awake and Video Audio
  • Free and Plus plan support
  • Restore Purchases
  • Feedback, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use links

This first version is focused on making routines simple to create, easy to follow, and calm to use.