Awakee vs Routinist

Awakee8.6Visit RRoutinist7.9Visit

Higher score Awakee #5 in Routine Planner Apps 8.6/10 Free plan + paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Awakee

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R Routinist #11 in Routine Planner Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Routinist

• Awakee fits best

  Apple users wanting step-by-step routines

• Routinist fits best

  iPhone users with detailed recurring routines

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Side by side

Feature	Awakee 8.6/10 Visit ↗	RRoutinist 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.9
Ranking	#5 in Routine Planner Apps	#11 in Routine Planner Apps
Best for	Apple users wanting step-by-step routines	iPhone users with detailed recurring routines
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$4.99/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	iOS, macOS	iOS
Support	Email	Email
Integrations	2 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Awakee 3/3 · Routinist 3/3
Recurring schedules	✓	✓
Step timers	✓	✓
Calendar sync	✓	✓
Specs
Reminder types	Custom	Custom
Active routine limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Platform support	Cross-platform	Mobile
Our review
Pros	Individually timed steps with background focus timer and notifications Smart reminders, recurring schedules, widgets, and lock-screen support 100+ presets with iCloud synchronization and Apple Calendar import	Recurring schedules support weekdays or custom intervals Action timers, reminders, skipping, and undo support daily flexibility Apple Calendar synchronization and Apple Watch controls
Cons	Premium access is sold through subscriptions or a lifetime purchase Designed for iOS and macOS rather than broader platform coverage Routine and habit limits apply without a subscription	Available only on iOS Pricing varies by country The latest listed update is version 2020.8
Our verdict	Awakee is a routine planner and habit-tracking app for Apple devices. It helps users create morning, evening, gym, study, and other routines from individually timed steps, then guides them through each routine with a background focus… Read the review →	Routinist is an iPhone routine and schedule planner for individuals who organize their days around repeatable actions. It supports morning and evening routines, additional routines for other activities, timed steps, wake-up and bedtime… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Awakee — where it wins

  • Individually timed steps with background focus timer and notifications
  • Smart reminders, recurring schedules, widgets, and lock-screen support
  • 100+ presets with iCloud synchronization and Apple Calendar import

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium access is sold through subscriptions or a lifetime purchase
  • Designed for iOS and macOS rather than broader platform coverage
  • Routine and habit limits apply without a subscription

• Routinist — where it wins

  • Recurring schedules support weekdays or custom intervals
  • Action timers, reminders, skipping, and undo support daily flexibility
  • Apple Calendar synchronization and Apple Watch controls

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS
  • Pricing varies by country
  • The latest listed update is version 2020.8

• Awakee8.6/10 · Free plan + paid

  A focused Apple routine planner for timed steps, habits, reminders, and schedules.

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• RRoutinist7.9/10 · Free plan

  A detailed iPhone routine planner with timers, recurring schedules, and Apple ecosystem support.

  Visit RoutinistFull verdict →