# Roubit vs NoteCircle

Roubit and NoteCircle both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Roubit's written reviews are positive against 70% of NoteCircle's. NoteCircle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roubit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month and NoteCircle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Roubit against 4.6 for NoteCircle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 421 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Roubit's written reviews are positive against 70% of NoteCircle's.

Roubit ships an update every 9 days, NoteCircle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roubit | NoteCircle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roubit-fun-routine-planner/id1527382961/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecircle-to-do-list/id1528859917/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 421 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 257 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roubit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579645044) | [Genau Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512838460) |

## What reviewers say

### Roubit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roubit-fun-routine-planner/id1527382961)

This app helps you build positive habits and manage daily tasks through a fun, gamified experience. Track repetitive and one-time routines with customizable alarms and watch a virtual pet grow as you complete your goals. Decorate its space with rewards earned from your progress.

**Highlights:** Manage repetitive and one-time routines, Set routines by day and group, Customizable alarms, Virtual pet that grows with progress, Earn rewards (carrots) for completing routines, Decorate virtual pet's room, Recommended routines by category

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $7.49 | per month |
| Monthly Plan (3months 30% off) | $7.49 | per month |
| New Year Promotion (40% Off) | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan(30%off first year) | $59.99 | per year |
| 10 Golden Carrots | $0.99 | one-time |
| 33 Gold Carrots | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 Gold Carrots | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gold Carrots | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐰 Cute and engaging rabbit character
- 📚 Helpful and supportive journal responses
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design and UI
- 🔓 Free to use with no ads
- 📊 Detailed progress tracking and statistics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Limited features without premium subscription
- 💰 Premium subscription is considered expensive
- 🕰️ Slow loading times and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Routines not properly syncing or updating
- Journal entries not saving or sending support letters
- Inability to delete or rearrange groups and routines
- Inconsistent behavior when completing tasks

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the rabbit and room
- Ability to set recurring routines (e.g. every 2 days)
- Widgets for quick access to routines and tasks
- Offline functionality for when internet is unavailable
- Integration with other productivity apps and devices


### NoteCircle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecircle-to-do-list/id1528859917)

This app provides a structured system for organizing tasks, routines, and events in one place. It's designed to help users stay focused and consistent, especially those who struggle with organization or feeling overwhelmed. Capture ideas quickly and track progress with visual insights.

**Highlights:** Unified planner for tasks, routines, and events, Voice input and photo-to-task conversion, Build lasting weekly routines, Visual progress tracking, Calendar syncing, Calm, paper-like interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Organized and easy to use
- 👍 Minimalist and aesthetic design
- 💡 Helpful for building habits and routines
- 🚀 Efficient for daily task management
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with syncing and data loss
- 💰 Limited free features, requires paid subscription
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🔧 Lacking customization options
- 🕰️ Slow response times when checking off tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Routine tasks not showing up correctly
- Inability to delete or edit tasks
- Syncing issues between devices
- Inconsistent behavior when using the app
- Crashing or freezing on certain actions

**Requested features**

- Add more icon options for tasks and routines
- Implement weekly/monthly calendar view
- Allow rearranging and prioritizing of tasks
- Integrate with more calendar and reminder apps
- Add notes/comments section for tasks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roubit free?

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

### Is NoteCircle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roubit or NoteCircle?

Roubit is rated higher. Roubit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 421 ratings, while NoteCircle averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Roubit or NoteCircle have ads?

Neither Roubit nor NoteCircle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roubit or NoteCircle?

Roubit ships an update every 9 days, and NoteCircle every 3 days. Most recently, Roubit was updated on October 20, 2026 and NoteCircle on October 21, 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.*