Daily Routine vs Routinist

Daily Routine9.0Visit RRoutinist7.9Visit

Higher score Daily Routine #3 in Routine Planner Apps 9.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Daily Routine

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

• Daily Routine fits best

  Affordable detailed time-block routines

• Routinist fits best

  iPhone users with detailed recurring routines

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Side by side

Feature	Daily Routine 9.0/10 Visit ↗	RRoutinist 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.9
Ranking	#3 in Routine Planner Apps	#11 in Routine Planner Apps
Best for	Affordable detailed time-block routines	iPhone users with detailed recurring routines
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$20/yr	$4.99/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	iOS	iOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Integrations	2 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Daily Routine 3/3 · Routinist 3/3
Recurring schedules	✓	✓
Step timers	✓	✓
Calendar sync	✓	✓
Specs
Reminder types	Basic	Custom
Active routine limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Platform support	Mobile	Mobile
Our review
Pros	Repeating time blocks support structured daily routines. Planned-versus-actual timelines show how routines unfold. Calendar and Reminders integration connects daily planning with Apple tools.	Recurring schedules support weekdays or custom intervals Action timers, reminders, skipping, and undo support daily flexibility Apple Calendar synchronization and Apple Watch controls
Cons	Available only on iOS. There is no free version after the two-week trial. The one-time purchase costs $65 upfront.	Available only on iOS Pricing varies by country The latest listed update is version 2020.8
Our verdict	Daily Routine is an iOS time-management app for people who want a structured approach to recurring activities. It combines activity lists, scheduled time blocks, repeating date rules, and timeline views for current, future, and past… 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

• Daily Routine — where it wins

  • Repeating time blocks support structured daily routines.
  • Planned-versus-actual timelines show how routines unfold.
  • Calendar and Reminders integration connects daily planning with Apple tools.

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS.
  • There is no free version after the two-week trial.
  • The one-time purchase costs $65 upfront.

• 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

• Daily Routine9.0/10 · 14-day trial

  A detailed iOS routine planner with flexible blocks, timelines, and a low entry price.

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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 →