Perfect
Exactly what I needed and one of the few excellent apps that doesn’t require a subscription fee. Kudos.
Keeps me on track
Love this app, the only thing I wish it would do is to combine all the stuff you need to do that day/ into a total list so you can check everything off in one spot.
New version coming?
Do NOT make it a subscription service please. I will be really angry. I purchased this long ago, and I do not want to have to start doling out money monthly. Notice my rating is 5 stars? That is because the app is great. But don’t make it a subscription or it won’t be great anymore.
An App that keeps delivering
Home routines has been just incredible. When I was working it help keep me on track in the morning. Leaving the office the list made sure I had what I needed. Now I use the app for groceries I make the list of standards I get from the store. Add the star to each item I need then in the store I remove the star when I place item in my cart. Thank you for a quality versatile stable app that actually delivers more than it says it does.
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Best routine app out there!
I have been using this app for years now and absolutely love it! The tab for a daily focus, the way the stars reset daily (at a time of your choosing), the built-in timer and simple to do lists, make it super easy to stay focused on what I’m doing at that moment. The app is very simple and easy to use and edit…unlike other apps that tend to overcomplicate the system. I’m super excited to see what the new update will offer!
ETA…still waiting for the new update! An Apple Watch app would be an amazing update!
ETA…still waiting for the new update! An Apple Watch app would be an amazing update!
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Clumsy and Useless
I wasted two hours customizing this app for a weeks’ worth of chores and in doing so discovered how limited and clumsy it is. A spreadsheet would be more useful than this app. The default checking of boxes that you must individually uncheck for one time tasks wastes sooo much of my time. The interface is outdated and unfriendly to people used to intuitive software applications. I can overlook an inelegant aesthetic if the functionality and efficiency is there. Not the case here. After opening it for the first time and attempting to simply add tasks for completion, I instantly felt dumb for paying for this app. Seriously suspicious about the glowing reviews on this one until I noticed the dates of the reviews. How has this app survived as a PAID app for decade or more on the App Store? Baffling.
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Needs Work
I just got it and already regret it. Editing zones is cumbersome, I have to get out and click edit each time I want to add something because the “plus” sign doesn’t work. I can’t separate weekly from seasonal, which is what I most wanted. I can’t designate weekly tasks to which day of the week I want them. It is too simple and looks like a website from the 2000’s.
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Great easy to set up app
I downloaded this app years ago and I have used it on off for years. A few years down the line I came across the flylady method and I was able to set up the app more effectively.
After a long break and having moved house I decided to set it up for my new space so I could start using it again. I used a well known ai tool to make a routine for me specifically for this app. It helped me set up it up in a few minutes which I have never been able to do before, I have adhd and I can become engrossed with making lists and overcomplicated routines which are impossible to stick to.
This app has everything you need to keep on top of your housework without becoming overwhelmed. I tend to overdo it and burn out but I was able to create a more realistic routine. I divided my daily routine into 3 chunks and set up reminders. I use the timer function so I pace myself instead of doing too much at once and burn myself out and I’m aiming to clean for no more than 2 hours a day so 40 minutes each. I find If I’m working against the clock I am more productive in how I use my time and work faster. I was honestly so surprised today how much I got done in one hour I have been frozen unable to initiate any task for three days now! If you have adhd you know what I’m talking about! I’m itching to keep going but it’s late in the evening and I really want to conserve this energy for tomorrow.
I am really looking forward to the update!
After a long break and having moved house I decided to set it up for my new space so I could start using it again. I used a well known ai tool to make a routine for me specifically for this app. It helped me set up it up in a few minutes which I have never been able to do before, I have adhd and I can become engrossed with making lists and overcomplicated routines which are impossible to stick to.
This app has everything you need to keep on top of your housework without becoming overwhelmed. I tend to overdo it and burn out but I was able to create a more realistic routine. I divided my daily routine into 3 chunks and set up reminders. I use the timer function so I pace myself instead of doing too much at once and burn myself out and I’m aiming to clean for no more than 2 hours a day so 40 minutes each. I find If I’m working against the clock I am more productive in how I use my time and work faster. I was honestly so surprised today how much I got done in one hour I have been frozen unable to initiate any task for three days now! If you have adhd you know what I’m talking about! I’m itching to keep going but it’s late in the evening and I really want to conserve this energy for tomorrow.
I am really looking forward to the update!
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Review
Love the To Do list and the different zones. Feel it would be better if it also had a shopping list and meal planner option too though.
Easy to use
The best thing about this app is it’s simplicity. The more complicated an app is, the less likely I’ll stick with it, and I’ve had this one for 8+ years.
Please don’t start “gamifying” or over complicating this app!
Please don’t start “gamifying” or over complicating this app!
Just what I was looking for!
As a Flylady follower, this app works perfectly to keep me on track. I’ve used used the Cozi app but love the simplicity of this one. It’s simple enough to keep me from getting distracted and I was able to customize it to meet my needs. The only thing I would change is to have either a blank notes page or a place to add meal plan info.
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Works
I've left this app several times but always find myself coming back..Just wish it had some more functionality.
Used for over a decade
I am very anal about “to do’s” and use apps for housework, grocery lists and everything else.
I have used Home Routines for more years than I can recall. I don’t use all the features, but set up zones and rooms and tasks for all my stuff and use it almost daily.
The only change I could suggest would be to allow a user to enter the date a task or room was completed. I enter this info into the descriptions. But it is very manual.
I have used Home Routines for more years than I can recall. I don’t use all the features, but set up zones and rooms and tasks for all my stuff and use it almost daily.
The only change I could suggest would be to allow a user to enter the date a task or room was completed. I enter this info into the descriptions. But it is very manual.
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Like a comforting best friend
I have used this app for years and love it more and more with time. I love that the developers have continued to give it life as iOS updates. It’s so simple and so effective. I initially (16 years ago!) got into the fly lady method to keep my house from CHAOS and that’s somehow how I stumbled on this app. I have used multiple other to do lists over the years but nothing matches the (deceptively) simple way in which this gives me stars for accomplishments which I still need to motivate me to do the little things. And gives me simple tasks to keep the house in order. I accomplished 17 tasks today btw. Go me. So thank you Wunderbear. I don’t know who you are but you are the best!
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Widget please…
It would be nice to have a home widget to complete todays routine items
I’ve used this App for years.
This is my favorite app for keeping me moving along with housework, appointments, vet/dogs meds, I’ve used this for years. I can edit the heck out of this app, and I love that. I have morning routines, midday routines (if I want), evening routines, daily to-do lists as needed during busy times. This is a very helpful app…with a timer too for motivation. I use this with kids, and now I’m older without kids at home…..still a helpful app for motivation and getting it done. It’s nice to check things off. Housework is so boring and this makes it more fun.
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Zones
Please add more zones. Thank you
Better than Flylady's app
I've been using this app for years, trying different things but always coming back to it. It's great for all my "repeaty" things and really helps me stay organized. It helps me stay very focused. It may be an older app, but sometimes simplicity is best.
Love it would only change one thing!
I love this app the only thing I think it’s missing is a widget!
Love how versatile this app can be!
I have customized this app for so many different life organization needs, from cleaning routines to self care checklists to supplement/vitamin schedules. I love how organized it keeps me & how versatile it is! Many of my favorite apps have been disappearing, so I really hope this one will continue to be reliable and supported!
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