Comparison

Routine Task Timer vs Shijima Diary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Routine Task Timer

This app guides you through daily routines by announcing each task and its remaining time. It helps prevent time-wasting during activities like studying, training, or housework, ensuring smoother task completion.

Highlights
  • Task announcements with remaining time
  • Supports morning routines
  • Aids in studying and training
  • Helps with housework efficiency
  • Prevents time-wasting
Features
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RoutineTImer helps you focus on your routine works! RoutineTimer announces each tasks of your routine with remaining time based on the time that is taken to complete each tasks you set. For instance, If you have difficult to finish your morning routine smoothly, RoutineTimer would be your good partner. And also, on studying, training, housework, Routine Timer prevent you from wasting your time!

About

Shijima Diary

Features
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A diary app for gently setting down your thoughts and finishing your day in silence. "Shijima Diary" (Diary of Silence) is a quiet space designed to help you "set down and let go" of your thoughts and feelings. Write a little about your day before going to bed. An AI will receive your words briefly and occasionally ask a gentle question. After a few exchanges, the conversation naturally draws to a close. This app is not designed to sustain long conversations, nor is it intended to solve problems. It is simply designed to let you vent a little, feel heard, gently lighten your heart, and quietly transition into tomorrow. Note: The AI features in this app require a device that supports Apple Intelligence. Compatible devices include iPhone 15 Pro and later, iPhone 16 series and later, and iPad models with M1 or A17 Pro chips or later. Even on supported devices, you must enable Apple Intelligence in Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri. On non-compatible devices, the AI features—such as receiving your input and asking questions—will not function, which means the app's core features will be unavailable. ■ Features AI that listens briefly and asks gentle questions. Designed to naturally conclude after a few exchanges. Conversations are guided toward a quiet, peaceful closure. Titles and emotional color themes are gently added based on your entries. Entries are preserved quietly as a diary. Calm, dark-themed design—perfect for the night. ■ Reflecting Look back on your entries in a clear list view. Check your daily records in the calendar view. Search through past records using keywords. Reflect on your state of mind at your own pace. ■ Privacy AI interactions are processed either on-device or securely through Apple's privacy-focused cloud environment. Data is never stored externally, allowing you to write with peace of mind. iCloud sync is completely optional and can be turned off. ■ Recommended For When you want to calm your mind before sleep. When you want to vent just a little, even if it's not enough to talk to someone. When you want to clear your head and end your day on a lighter note. Set it here, and let it go.

Screenshots

Routine Task Timer4 screens
Shijima Diary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Routine Task Timer at 16.0 against Shijima Diary's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Routine Task Timer ships an update fortnightly, Shijima Diary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Routine Task Timer versus Shijima Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutine Task TimerShijima Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroki SakamotoTakehiko Murai

In-app purchases

None

Routine Task Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Shijima Diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Routine Task Timer free?
Routine Task Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shijima Diary free?
Shijima Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Routine Task Timer or Shijima Diary have ads?
Both Routine Task Timer and Shijima Diary show ads.
Which is updated more often, Routine Task Timer or Shijima Diary?
Routine Task Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Shijima Diary every 3 weeks. Most recently, Routine Task Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shijima Diary on November 5, 2026.

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