# Routine vs REPOSE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Routine at none against REPOSE's 3. REPOSE's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. REPOSE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Routine asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Routine against 5.0 for REPOSE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

Routine ships an update weekly, REPOSE every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Routine | REPOSE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-calendars-and-tasks/id1548507969/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repose-simple-reminders/id1601107693/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 196 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Routine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532726182) | [Blurred AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785671482) |

## What reviewers say

### Routine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-calendars-and-tasks/id1548507969)

Organize your life, work, and projects with a unified platform for tasks, calendars, notes, and reminders. Seamlessly integrate with your favorite tools and block out time for focused work.

**Highlights:** Unified task, calendar, and note management, Time blocking and scheduling, Integration with popular tools (Gmail, Notion, Trello), Cross-device synchronization, Customizable data entities, Contact management, Voice commands and widgets

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean, modern interface
- 💡 Excellent concept and potential
- 🔄 Integrates calendar, notes, tasks
- 🧠 ADHD-friendly design
- 💻 Superior desktop app experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- 🔄 Syncing issues with Google Tasks
- 🤔 Confusing recurring task management
- ⚠️ Google account required for access

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on launch
- Crashing on boot after setting up Google calendar
- App freezes and data disappears
- Tasks duplicated
- Calendar events not saving

**Requested features**

- Improve task editing and usability
- Better recurring task management
- Automatic sync with Google Tasks
- Develop iPad version
- Add repeat function for appointments (daily, weekly, etc.)


### REPOSE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repose-simple-reminders/id1601107693)

This app simplifies task management by allowing users to create reminders in under two seconds. It focuses on a clutter-free interface and quick input, inspired by sticky notes and smart technology. Premium membership offers unlimited reminders for enhanced control over daily tasks.

**Highlights:** Ultra-fast reminder creation (under 2 seconds), Clutter-free user interface, Text-based time reminders, Reminders for the next 24 hours, Premium for unlimited reminders

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium, Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium, Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium, Forever | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Routine free?

Routine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is REPOSE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Routine or REPOSE?

Routine and REPOSE are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Routine or REPOSE have ads?

Neither Routine nor REPOSE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Routine or REPOSE?

Routine ships an update weekly, and REPOSE every 11 days. Most recently, Routine was updated on October 29, 2026 and REPOSE on October 30, 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.*