# Forward vs RoutineFlow

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Forward | RoutineFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-get-things-done/id1546497389/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routineflow-routine-for-adhd/id1639800794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Kumor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039502133) | [Thomas Wolfgang Menzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479997757) |

## What reviewers say

### Forward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-get-things-done/id1546497389)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forward - monthly premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Forward - yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Forward - extra goal | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*