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Head-to-head · Time Management Apps

Routine vs TickTick

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Routine #2 in Time Management Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Routine
TickTick #4 in Time Management Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit TickTick

Routine leads on 0 checks, TickTick on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRoutine · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

Routine scores higher on our rubric for time management apps: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Routine is the better fit for affordable cross-platform time blocking. TickTick is the better fit for task management with habits and focus tools.

  • Routine fits best

    Affordable cross-platform time blocking

  • TickTick fits best

    Task management with habits and focus tools

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Side by side

Feature Routine 9.2/10 Visit ↗ TickTick 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Time Management Apps #4 in Time Management Apps
Best for Affordable cross-platform time blocking Task management with habits and focus tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $49.99/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 8 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Routine 2/5 · TickTick 2/5
Time blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Calendar sync ✓ ✓
Recurring tasks ✓ ✓
Workload planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Review reports Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Task views Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension
Our review
Pros
  • Time blocking with bidirectional external calendar synchronization
  • Web, desktop, and mobile apps with offline access
  • AI assistant, voice commands, and meeting transcription
  • Free plan includes reminders, recurring tasks, subtasks, and calendar views.
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome.
  • Supports calendar integrations, habits, Pomodoro, and collaboration.
Cons
  • Advanced features require Personal, Professional, or higher plans
  • The workspace may be broader than needed for simple timers
  • Business and Enterprise features target team and organizational needs
  • Free plan is limited to 9 lists and 99 tasks per list.
  • Several advanced planning and focus tools require Premium.
  • Support options listed are email and documentation.
Our verdict

Routine is a productivity and work-management application for individuals, freelancers, founders, and teams. It brings tasks, calendars, notes, projects, contacts, time blocking, integrations, and AI into one workspace. Users can plan…

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TickTick is a freemium task-management and planning app for personal users, families, students, and teams. It combines to-do lists with recurring tasks, flexible repeat rules, reminders, subtasks, calendar synchronization, habit tracking,…

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  1. RoutineTime Management Apps 9.2Free plan
  2. TickTickTime Management Apps 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Routine — where it wins

    • Time blocking with bidirectional external calendar synchronization
    • Web, desktop, and mobile apps with offline access
    • AI assistant, voice commands, and meeting transcription

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced features require Personal, Professional, or higher plans
    • The workspace may be broader than needed for simple timers
    • Business and Enterprise features target team and organizational needs

  • TickTick — where it wins

    • Free plan includes reminders, recurring tasks, subtasks, and calendar views.
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome.
    • Supports calendar integrations, habits, Pomodoro, and collaboration.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 9 lists and 99 tasks per list.
    • Several advanced planning and focus tools require Premium.
    • Support options listed are email and documentation.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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