Comparison

Kanban vs Routine Planner

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

Head to head
About

Kanban

This app helps you organize daily to-dos, work projects, and goals with a simple, intuitive interface. It offers extensive customization and various views to manage tasks efficiently and see your progress clearly.

Highlights
  • Folders, categories, and tags for organization
  • Multiple task views (list, grid, board)
  • Unlimited tasks and subtasks
  • Sync across devices via iCloud
  • Reminders and calendar integration
  • Customizable home screen and widgets
  • Dark mode and native design
Features
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Meet Doneit, a feature-packed projects and tasks manager that focuses on simplicity and organization. With Doneit, you don't need to worry about your tasks lists ever being messy because we have designed the app to help you better organize all of your daily to-do's, work projects, and more, and its main goal is to help you become more efficient and start accomplishing all of your tasks and goals quicker, no matter how small or big they are, because Doneit will definitely help you see the full picture of what should be done now and what can wait until the later day. Doneit offers a delightful user interface that will feel right at home on your Apple devices. It's simple and intuitive, and it will let you start using Doneit at its full potential with no introduction needed and in just a matter of time. The app offers an extensive variety of different features that are designed to help you become more organized and efficient. Doneit features folders, smart categories, categories, tags, priorities, statuses, attributes, tasks, and subtasks. There are various tasks organization options available throughout the app, as well as quite a few customization options that will give you an incredible opportunity of making the app feel more unique to you. KEY FEATURES: - Up to 2 categories to help you better organize your tasks - 3 different tasks views that include list, grid, and board views - Unlimited number of tasks - Unlimited number of subtasks that can be added to help you accomplish your main tasks quicker - Sync across multiple devices connected to a single iCloud account - Sync with the system's Reminders app - Ability to schedule a reminder that will send you a notification when the task is due - Support for all-day reminders - Ability to add your tasks and subtasks as events in the system's Calendar app - Huge variety of tasks sorting options - Different filters for your tasks lists - Ability to import all of your reminders from the system's Reminders app - Ability to import all of your calendar events from the system's Calendar app - Ability to add notes to each of the tasks and subtasks, as well as to the tasks lists - Ability to add links to your tasks and subtasks - Just archive or hide unnecessary tasks that you don't want to delete yet - Various Home Screen customization options that will let you quickly hide sections that you are not interested in at all - Fully customizable screens for adding and editing the tasks & subtasks - Home Screen quick actions - Multiple swipe actions - Ability to pin important tasks and subtasks - Fully native design - Beautiful dark mode - Standalone watchOS app - Support for Siri shortcuts - Support for app shortcuts on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 - Support for focus filters - More than 5 Home and Lock Screen widgets for you to view all of your tasks - Available on iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS PREMIUM FEATURES: - Add an unlimited number of categories - Advanced board view - Timeline view for your tasks - List actions - Advanced tasks filters - Securely share and collaborate on your categories with others via iCloud - Get access to folders, smart categories, tags, priorities, statuses, and custom task & subtask attributes - Ability to add different attachments to tasks and subtasks, such as files, photos, scanned documents, and drawings - Schedule recurring reminders with custom repeat intervals - Ability to edit items in bulk - 10 different app icons for you to choose the one that you prefer the most - 15 amazing tint colors for the app's user interface - Ability to set a custom appearance (Dark, light or system) If you have any questions or concerns regarding our app, we are always here to help you! Just reach out to us at info@designtech.so. Privacy policy: https://designtech.notion.site/DesignTech-Privacy-Policy-18bc124eba40809eba48e6af249ebd2c. Terms of service: https://designtech.notion.site/DesignTech-Terms-of-Service-18cc124eba4080c58316f2ed81f84bff.

About

Routine Planner

This task manager helps you organize your day with smart to-do lists, goal setting, and progress tracking. It includes a Pomodoro timer to boost focus and timely reminders to ensure nothing is forgotten. Achieve your objectives with a user-friendly design and secure data options.

Highlights
  • Smart To-Do Lists
  • Integrated Pomodoro Timer
  • Goal and Deadline Setting
  • Progress Tracking
  • Customizable Notifications
  • User-Friendly Interface
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Stay Organized & Boost Productivity with Our Task Manager Stay on top of your day with our all-in-one task management app. Easily manage tasks, set deadlines, and track your goals with an intuitive calendar and timeline. Whether you're creating new tasks, planning ahead, or prioritizing, this app keeps you organized and focused. Stay productive with the built-in Pomodoro timer that helps you enhance focus and maintain momentum throughout the day. Snooze tasks when needed and get timely reminders to ensure nothing is forgotten. With our app, you can set your schedule and stay on top of everything you need to accomplish. Take control of your tasks and become more efficient—perfect for anyone looking to boost their productivity and achieve their goals! Key Features: Smart To-Do Lists: Effortlessly create, manage, and prioritize tasks with a sleek, intuitive interface. Whether a simple grocery list or a complex project, Todotics keeps everything in one place. Pomodoro Timer: Boost your focus and work efficiency with our integrated Pomodoro timer. Work in focused 25-minute sessions followed by short breaks to maintain peak productivity and avoid burnout. Goals & Deadlines: Set clear goals and deadlines for your tasks to stay on track and achieve your objectives. Receive timely reminders to ensure nothing slips through the cracks. Progress Tracking: Visualize your productivity with detailed stats and insights. Track completed tasks, monitor your progress over time, and celebrate your achievements. Smart Notifications: Stay on top of your schedule with customizable notifications. Get reminders for deadlines, Pomodoro sessions, and upcoming tasks. User-Friendly Design: Experience a clean, modern interface that makes managing your tasks a breeze. Easily navigate between lists, add new tasks, and adjust settings with just a few taps. Privacy & Security: Your data is important. Todotics ensures your information is secure and private, with local storage or cloud synchronization options. Why Choose Todotics? With Todotics, you don’t just manage your tasks—you transform how you work. Our unique combination of powerful task management and the Pomodoro technique helps you work smarter, not harder. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to productivity! Download Todotics today and start turning your to-do list into a done list! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://todotics.com/privacypolicy Stay organized, set your schedule, and make sure nothing slips through the cracks. It's time to be more productive—start managing your tasks like a pro today!

Screenshots

Kanban4 screens
Routine Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Routine Planner at 100% against Kanban's 46%. Routine Planner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Kanban's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and ratings volume (279 vs 10). On update cadence, ads 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

Kanban is free to download; Routine Planner costs $9.99 up front. Kanban sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Routine Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Routine Planner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kanban has 279 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Kanban's written reviews are positive against 100% of Routine Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kanban ships an update fortnightly, Routine Planner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Kanban versus Routine Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanbanRoutine Planner
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (279 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings279 — better10
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDesignTech SIACijay LLC

Customer experience

Kanban

All ratings279 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral14.0%
Negative39.8%

Routine Planner

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Kanban

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • Tasks disappear or get lost during sync
  • Sync fails between Mac and iPhone/iPad
  • Subtasks not syncing across devices
  • Kanban board columns duplicating
  • Timeline view broken with tiny blocks and poor layout
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  • iCloud sync errors (CKErrorDomain error 11)
  • Categories and sections randomly appearing/disappearing
  • Double-clicking tasks on Mac doesn't open edit dialog
  • App freezes when switching between categories
  • Slow performance and high CPU usage on Mac
  • Sidebar freezing after one click
  • Deleted items still showing after manual sync
  • Badge count not clearing properly
  • Drag and drop not working for timeline events
  • Import from Apple Reminders loses folder structure
  • Reminders integration only imports titles, not details
  • Crashes when accessing Calendar or Reminders features
  • Tasks moving to wrong categories unexpectedly
  • Completed tasks not updating status properly
  • Dialog boxes not closable with ESC key
  • Attachment downloads not working
  • Photo selection closing without attaching
  • Premium features not accessible despite purchase
  • Restore purchase feature broken
  • Slow responsiveness on M1 Mac

Requested features

24 requests
  • Drag and drop functionality for tasks and boards
  • Better Kanban board implementation with custom column ordering
  • Sample templates for new users
  • Improved timeline view with zoom controls
  • Export functionality (PDF, XLSX, CSV)
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  • Windows version
  • Web version
  • Better subtask management and creation
  • Recurring task flexibility (specific days, custom patterns)
  • Attachment support (images, documents, PDFs)
  • Dark mode customization options
  • Quick task creation shortcuts
  • Email integration and drag-drop from email
  • GitHub/GitLab integration
  • Outlook integration
  • Language options (English alternative to poor translations)
  • Restore/undo functionality for archived items
  • Improved Apple Watch support
  • Live activities support
  • Task filtering by multiple tags
  • Ability to reorder boards and categories visually
  • Shared collaboration features
  • Backup to external cloud storage
  • Keyboard shortcuts for faster workflow

Routine Planner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Kanban

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Year
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  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Doneit Premium$29.99
  • Premium Lifetime3 variants$29.99
None

Routine Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kanban free?
Kanban is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routine Planner free?
Routine Planner costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kanban or Routine Planner?
Routine Planner is rated higher. Kanban averages 4.5 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Routine Planner averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Kanban or Routine Planner have ads?
Neither Kanban nor Routine Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kanban or Routine Planner?
Kanban ships an update fortnightly, and Routine Planner every 4 weeks. Most recently, Kanban was updated on October 20, 2026 and Routine Planner on October 3, 2026.

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