# NoteCircle vs RoutineFlow

NoteCircle and RoutineFlow both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of NoteCircle's written reviews are positive against 61% of RoutineFlow's. NoteCircle also leads on device support (4 vs 2). RoutineFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteCircle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for NoteCircle against 4.7 for RoutineFlow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of NoteCircle's written reviews are positive against 61% of RoutineFlow's.

NoteCircle ships an update every 3 days, RoutineFlow every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteCircle | RoutineFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecircle-to-do-list/id1528859917/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routineflow-routine-for-adhd/id1639800794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Genau Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512838460) | [Thomas Wolfgang Menzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479997757) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 NoteCircle free?

NoteCircle 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, NoteCircle or RoutineFlow?

RoutineFlow is rated higher. NoteCircle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while RoutineFlow averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do NoteCircle or RoutineFlow have ads?

Neither NoteCircle nor RoutineFlow shows ads.

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

NoteCircle ships an update every 3 days, and RoutineFlow every 5 days. Most recently, NoteCircle was updated on October 18, 2026 and RoutineFlow on October 18, 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.*