Comparison

Forward vs RoutineFlow

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

Head to head
About

Forward

This app helps you build and maintain healthy routines and achieve your personal goals. It offers a simple interface to set daily, weekly, or monthly tasks and track your progress over time. Stay motivated and focused on your personal growth journey with customizable habits and reminders.

Highlights
  • Set daily, weekly, monthly goals
  • Track habit streaks
  • Customize habits with colors
  • Set reminders for tasks
  • Visualize progress over time
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Forward App is designed to live up to its name - to keep you going forward towards your goals! With stylish yet simple interface and only necessary features, you can set healthy routines, goals and tasks for daily, weekly and monthly basis. You can also decide if you do your goals and to do’s multiple times in a day. It has never been more easier to create habits that stick! The more you use it - the better you see your progress in in the streak page. Stay motivated and focused with your personal goals! Productivity is sometimes hard to achieve but Forward is here for you and your personal growth journey. Forward is ideal for you if you: • have hard time keeping a habit or quit one • you have too many to do’s at once and cannot prioritize them • sometimes loose focus on your personal goals and targets • feel unmotivated and can’t see the progress of your goals Forward is FREE TO USE without annoying ads! The free version of Forward allows you to create 3 habits/goals. For more than 3, you can either choose a wallet friendly Forward Premium or unlike most other apps, purchase 1 goal at a time without any other commitments. Forward free allows you to: • set and track goals on a daily, weekly or monthly basis • set a task to be repeated multiple times a day • customize your habits from a range of colors - visualize your targets! • edit and delete your list of tasks • set a reminder for each habit • see your progress over time with each goal/task • log and see habit activity with seamless Apple Watch integration Forward PREMIUM offers: • unlimited amount of goals ===All your ideas, feedback and suggestions are always welcome=== Contact: forward@todoo.fun Privacy policy: https://todoo.fun/forward-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://todoo.fun/forward-tos/

About

RoutineFlow

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
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Design your ideal day. Every day Navigating daily life, especially with ADHD, can be challenging. RoutineFlow offers the solution to manage your day with ease, turning every morning into a triumph and helping to keep procrastination at bay. Dive into the magic of structured routines, one step at a time. REDUCE PROCRASTINATION The daunting thought of beginning a task is often worse than the task itself. With RoutineFlow, watch as tasks turn from mountains into manageable molehills, assisting you to embark on them without hesitation. MANAGE ADHD SYMPTOMS Designed with ADHD users in mind, RoutineFlow provides structure and consistency, two keys to managing ADHD symptoms. The intuitive design and timers cater specifically to the needs of those seeking order in their often chaotic days. STICK TO GOOD HABITS Whether it's drinking more water, stretching, or simply making your bed, these small actions compound over time. RoutineFlow aids you in cultivating and adhering to these habits, making them an integral part of your daily life. MASTER YOUR MORNING ROUTINE Mornings set the tone for the rest of the day. Use RoutineFlow to ensure you kick off each day on the right foot. By following your tailored morning routine, embrace days filled with purpose and clarity. IMPROVE TIME MANAGEMENT With our analytics feature, get insights into how long each task takes, allowing you to plan your days better. No more guessing or feeling overwhelmed. Know exactly how long your routine will take and adjust accordingly. FEATURES: - Create Custom Routines: Choose from predefined steps or customize your own. Attach an emoji for a personalized touch! - Timed Tasks: Turn your routines into a sequence of timers. Feel the accomplishment as you progress through your list. - Detailed Analytics: Review your habits over the past 365 days, allowing for introspection and growth. - Notification Reminders: Never forget a task with our gentle reminders nudging you to action. Reclaim your day, one routine at a time. Download RoutineFlow and pave the path to a more organized, productive, and stress-free life. Terms of Service: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/32938373 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/32938373

Screenshots

Forward3 screens
RoutineFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RoutineFlow at 4.7 against Forward's 4.2. RoutineFlow also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Forward's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 61%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Forward sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RoutineFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RoutineFlow has 2.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Forward's written reviews are positive against 61% of RoutineFlow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forward ships an update fortnightly, RoutineFlow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Forward versus RoutineFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForwardRoutineFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better61.4% of reviews
Number of ratings52.4K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian KumorThomas Wolfgang Menzel

Customer experience

Forward

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

RoutineFlow

All ratings2,446 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative29.3%

Bugs and requests

Forward

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RoutineFlow

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Routine data loss and reset issues
  • Dynamic Island duplication bug
  • Login/account recovery problems
  • Accessibility issues with large font settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Forward

Subscriptions2
  • Forward - monthly premium$1.491 Month
  • Forward - yearly premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forward - extra goal$0.99
8 purchases

RoutineFlow

Subscriptions7
  • RoutineFlow Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro Access$8.991 Month
  • Pro Access Monthly$12.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • RoutineFlow Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
  • RoutineFlow Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Access Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access2 variants$99.99

Questions

Is Forward free?
Forward 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, Forward or RoutineFlow?
RoutineFlow is rated higher. Forward averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RoutineFlow averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Forward or RoutineFlow have ads?
Neither Forward nor RoutineFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forward or RoutineFlow?
Forward ships an update fortnightly, and RoutineFlow every 5 days. Most recently, Forward was updated on October 4, 2026 and RoutineFlow on October 13, 2026.

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