# Routine Planner, Habit Tracker vs Basket Case

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Routine Planner, Habit Tracker at 18K against Basket Case's 2. Basket Case's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Routine Planner, Habit Tracker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Basket Case sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Basket Case holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Routine Planner, Habit Tracker has 18K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Routine Planner, Habit Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Basket Case's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Routine Planner, Habit Tracker | Basket Case |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-planner-habit-tracker/id1450486923/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basket-case-grocery-lists/id6760305819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 167 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Routinery Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450486922) | [Vantage Point Labs LLC (MD)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883750993) |

## What reviewers say

### Routine Planner, Habit Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-planner-habit-tracker/id1450486923)

This app helps you build and execute daily routines by breaking down tasks into small, manageable steps with timed prompts. It's designed to make starting easier and keep you focused, even offering voice guidance and integration with AI assistants.

**Highlights:** Break down tasks into 1-5 minute steps, Voice prompts for next actions, AI assistant integration for routine creation, Home screen widget for quick access, Cross-device support (phone, watch, tablet, Mac), Visual progress tracking with plant growth, Share routines with others

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Routinery Premium (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Routinery Premium (monthly) | $5.49 | per month |
| Routinery Premium (monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Routinery Plus Yearly Plan | $24.00 | per year |
| Routinery Premium (6 months) | $26.49 | per 6 months |
| Routinery Premium (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Routinery Premium (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Routinery Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Routinery Premium (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and helpful for routines
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🙂 Motivating and improves productivity
- 💡 Customizable routines and tasks
- 🕰️ Useful timers and reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited to 2 free routines
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Rigid time-based structure not flexible enough
- 🔀 Difficulty rearranging tasks within routines

**Reported bugs**

- Routine steps not updating correctly
- Crashes when trying to edit routines
- Sync issues between phone and Apple Watch app

**Requested features**

- More than 2 free routines
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Ability to create checklists within tasks
- Option to run routines without set times
- Improved Apple Watch integration and complications


### Basket Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basket-case-grocery-lists/id6760305819)

Organize your shopping with smart grocery lists. Add items, track prices, and share lists instantly with others. Features automatic resetting of regular items and private sharing options.

**Highlights:** Smart grocery lists with categories, Optional price tracking, Streamlined sharing, Automatic reset of regular items, One-time item removal, Real-time list syncing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Routine Planner, Habit Tracker free?

Routine Planner, Habit Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Basket Case free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Routine Planner, Habit Tracker or Basket Case?

Basket Case is rated higher. Routine Planner, Habit Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Basket Case averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Routine Planner, Habit Tracker or Basket Case have ads?

Both Routine Planner, Habit Tracker and Basket Case show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Routine Planner, Habit Tracker or Basket Case?

Routine Planner, Habit Tracker ships an update every 8 days, and Basket Case every 8 days. Most recently, Routine Planner, Habit Tracker was updated on November 7, 2026 and Basket Case on November 5, 2026.

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