Comparison

DayStamp vs RoutineKit

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

Head to head
About

DayStamp

Effortlessly track daily habits and streaks with convenient widgets for your home screen, lock screen, and Apple Watch. Log progress with a single tap, add notes or photos, and visualize your patterns with detailed statistics. Keep your data safe with iCloud sync and Dropbox backups.

Highlights
  • Home Screen widgets for one-tap check-ins
  • Lock Screen widgets for weekly progress
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Add notes and photos to check-ins
  • Monthly and yearly statistics
  • iCloud sync and Dropbox backup
  • Skip feature for missed days
Features
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500,000 downloads. Six years of daily check-ins. One tap, no app launch. DayStamp turns every day you show up into a stamp on your calendar — and puts that calendar where you already look: your Home Screen, your Lock Screen, and your Apple Watch. Drink a liter of water, study for 30 minutes, stretch before work. Tap once. Watch the stamps pile up. WHY PEOPLE STAY FOR YEARS • Check in from a widget. No launching the app, no friction, no excuse. • Your week on the Lock Screen. The Weekly Report widget shows how the week is going before you unlock. • Apple Watch. Tap your wrist and the stamp lands. • Ask Siri. "Check in Running." Done. • Miss a day without breaking. Skip lets you log a day you couldn't make it — with a note or a photo — without it counting against your stats. WIDGETS, NOT JUST ONE • Check-in widget — log today's habits from the Home Screen • Calendar widget — a month of progress at a glance • Weekly Report widget — now on the Lock Screen • Recent Check-in widget — the latest record for one habit • Lock Screen wallpaper — DayStamp can generate a wallpaper of your week and set it automatically through Shortcuts RECORD MORE THAN A CHECKMARK • Add a note to any check-in — how it went, what got in the way • Attach a photo • Track your mood alongside the habit • Search and revisit everything in your Journal • Lock it all behind Face ID or a passcode SEE THE PATTERN • Monthly and yearly statistics with completion rates and trends • Monthly Review and Yearly Review — your top habits, your best streak, the month you almost quit • Streak notifications when a widget check-in extends your run • Group habits by area — health, study, work — and reorder them however you think YOUR DATA, KEPT SAFE • iCloud sync across every device you own • Dropbox backup and restore • Calendar integration — see your events and check-ins together PREMIUM Unlock every widget, full statistics, Skip, iCloud sync, calendar integration, and an ad-free app. Available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase — buy it once and it's yours, no subscription required. Premium includes Family Sharing for everyone in your family. DayStamp has been built and maintained by one developer for over six years. Every widget, every animation, every migration of your six-year-old data — made by hand, on purpose. Start today. Tomorrow you'll have a two-day streak. Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Service-39ccd22f9bb180468768e3506be61e6d Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-39ccd22f9bb1808f87a8e21b33859fbe

About

RoutineKit

This app helps you build and maintain positive habits with a customizable tracker, detailed analytics, and integrated journaling. Stay motivated with daily streaks, smart reminders, and flexible scheduling to achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • Customizable habit tracking
  • In-depth analytics and reports
  • Integrated journaling
  • Flexible scheduling for multiple daily habits
  • Smart reminders and notifications
  • Cloud backup and sync
Features
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Transform your life with RoutineKit, the all-in-one tool for creating, tracking, and maintaining habits that matter. Whether you’re aiming to boost fitness, enhance productivity, or improve well-being, RoutineKit equips you with everything you need to stay on track and reach your goals. Key Features: • Customizable Habit Tracker: Effortlessly create and monitor habits, whether forming new routines or breaking old ones. • In-Depth Analytics: Track progress with detailed weekly and monthly reports, charts, and insights. • Daily Motivation: Stay inspired with daily streaks and progress tracking. • Journaling: Capture your mental journey with integrated journaling for emotional and psychological tracking. • Habit Affirmations: Set powerful goals for each habit, harnessing the power of manifestation. • Flexible Scheduling: Track habits that occur multiple times a day, up to 10 times for a single habit. • Holiday Mode: Pause routines during breaks without losing progress. • Smart Reminders: Enable notifications to ensure you never miss a routine. • Habit Calendar: View and manage your daily habits directly from an intuitive calendar. • Cloud Backup & Sync: Safeguard your data with secure cloud backups, accessible across devices. • Dark Mode: Enjoy a sleek, adaptive interface day or night. Take control of your habits with RoutineKit and start building a more organized, fulfilling life. RoutineKit empowers you with the tools and insights you need to succeed. Transform your routine, one habit at a time and you will transform your life with RoutineKit! Terms of Use: https://routinekit.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://routinekit.app/privacy

Screenshots

DayStamp4 screens
RoutineKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RoutineKit at none against DayStamp's shown. RoutineKit also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. DayStamp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RoutineKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DayStamp ships an update every 2 weeks, RoutineKit every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DayStamp versus RoutineKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayStampRoutineKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (490 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings490 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperhbullGirMedia

Customer experience

DayStamp

All ratings489 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral10.7%
Negative16.3%

RoutineKit

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DayStamp

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Habit tracking not working correctly
  • Inability to add new habits in free version
  • Color picker not functioning properly
  • Widget ordering issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to set daily goals for habits
  • Implement iCloud sync across devices
  • Allow more widget customization options
  • Add journaling/notes section

RoutineKit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DayStamp

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
3 purchases

RoutineKit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly RoutineKit Pro$1.991 Month
  • Annual RoutineKit Pro$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • RoutineKit Pro - Life$29.99

Questions

Is DayStamp free?
DayStamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RoutineKit free?
RoutineKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DayStamp or RoutineKit have ads?
DayStamp shows ads; RoutineKit does not.
Which is updated more often, DayStamp or RoutineKit?
DayStamp ships an update every 2 weeks, and RoutineKit every 4 days. Most recently, DayStamp was updated on November 6, 2026 and RoutineKit on November 4, 2026.

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