# Flipd vs RoutineFlow

The clearest difference is rating: RoutineFlow at 4.7 against Flipd's 4.5. RoutineFlow also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days) and review sentiment (60% vs 49%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flipd sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and RoutineFlow sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RoutineFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Flipd's written reviews are positive against 60% of RoutineFlow's.

Flipd ships an update every 11 days, RoutineFlow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flipd | RoutineFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipd-focus-and-study-timer/id1071708905/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routineflow-routine-for-adhd/id1639800794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flipd Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719329275) | [Thomas Wolfgang Menzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479997757) |

## What reviewers say

### Flipd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipd-focus-and-study-timer/id1071708905)

This app helps users improve concentration and reduce procrastination with custom timers and progress tracking. It offers motivational features, community study rooms, and detailed statistics to help achieve productivity goals.

**Highlights:** Custom productivity timers, Activity tagging and categorization, Progress visualization and stats, Motivational quotes and badges, Live study rooms and groups, Free focus music

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Flipd Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Flipd Premium Intro Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| Flipd Premium Annual Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $8.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| The Success Bundle | $12.49 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Flipd Premium 6 Month | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Flipd Premium Regular Annual | $42.99 | per year |
| Premium with 7-Day Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $65.00 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Flipd Premium Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps stay focused
- 👍 Useful for studying
- 🚀 Tracks time spent
- 👍 Motivating with leaderboards
- 👍 Variety of background sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Apps not returning after full lock
- 🐛 Apps rearranged after full lock
- 🔒 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Notification settings reset after full lock
- 🔒 Can't customize which apps are locked

**Reported bugs**

- Full lock mode not working as expected
- App crashing or not opening
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Auto-lock feature at set times
- Ability to whitelist certain apps
- Stopwatch mode
- Dark mode
- Customizable app blocking


### RoutineFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routineflow-routine-for-adhd/id1639800794)

This app helps users, particularly those with ADHD, create and stick to daily routines. It breaks down tasks into manageable steps with timers and provides analytics to improve time management and build good habits.

**Highlights:** Customizable routines with emojis, Timed task sequences, Detailed habit analytics, Notification reminders, Procrastination reduction tools, ADHD symptom management support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RoutineFlow Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Access | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Access Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| RoutineFlow Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| RoutineFlow Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Access Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for executing routines
- 👍 Helps with organization and focus
- 👍 Consistent and reliable
- 👍 Simplistic and easy to use
- 👍 Useful for ADHD/neurodivergent users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of account/login support
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📱 No Apple Watch support
- 🔊 Weak notification sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Routine data loss and reset issues
- Dynamic Island duplication bug
- Login/account recovery problems
- Accessibility issues with large font settings

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app companion
- Ability to modify task durations
- Customizable widgets and calendar view
- Subtasks and note-taking for tasks
- Automatic task progression without manual input


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flipd free?

Flipd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RoutineFlow free?

RoutineFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flipd or RoutineFlow?

RoutineFlow is rated higher. Flipd averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while RoutineFlow averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Flipd or RoutineFlow have ads?

Neither Flipd nor RoutineFlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flipd or RoutineFlow?

Flipd ships an update every 11 days, and RoutineFlow every 5 days. Most recently, Flipd was updated on September 28, 2026 and RoutineFlow on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*