Comparison

Randominder | Routine Hacker vs Alarm Stacks

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

Head to head
About

Randominder | Routine Hacker

This app helps you break habits and add variety to your day with customizable, random reminders. Set specific times, filter days, and even link reminders to actions like sending emails or making calls. It offers a unique way to stay mindful and organized.

Highlights
  • Customizable reminder scheduling
  • Randomized reminder selection
  • Link reminders to actions (emails, calls, shortcuts)
  • Filter specific days and set sleep schedules
  • Affirmations and future memos
  • Allow/Block mode for reminders
Features
Currently charting
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Looking to shake up your routine and break bad habits? Say goodbye to predictable reminders and hello to Randominder! Randominder allows you to customize your reminders like never before. Add as many time slots as you like, and your reminders will arrive at random times inside them. Repeat them on the weekdays that fit your schedule, on set days each month, or every few days. Whether you want to remind yourself to quit smoking, start journaling or take a much-needed break, Randominder has got you covered. But that's not all. You can even set up daily reminders with affirmations or surprise yourself with a memo next month. And the best part? You can connect reminders to Actions, like composing emails or texts, making phone calls, or even triggering shortcuts. It's like having a personal assistant in your pocket! With Randominder, you can also schedule a list of reminders for more variety. And when it's time for a notification, its contents will be randomly selected from your group. Plus, setup is a breeze. Simply choose your available time slots and Randominder takes care of the rest. Need a break? Pause any reminder and resume it when you're ready, or turn on vacation mode to pause them all at once. So why settle for boring reminders when you can have Randominder? Download now and start living your best, most mindful life. And don't forget to follow @randominder_app on X for updates. Thanks for stopping by!

About

Alarm Stacks

Features
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Build step-by-step alarm routines that actually ring. Alarm Stacks lets you create stacks like Wake → Hydrate → Stretch → Shower → Leave. The first step can be Start in (a countdown) or Fixed time; later steps can be Fixed time or After previous. Alarms use the system’s full-screen interface and ring even with Silent or Focus enabled. Follow along on the Lock Screen with a Live Activity, skip or snooze a step, or control stacks with Siri and Shortcuts. Highlights • Real alarms — System-grade ringing that works even with Silent/Focus on.
 • Stacks = routines — First step: Start in or Fixed time. Following steps: Fixed time or After previous. 
• Live Activities (Lock Screen) — See countdowns and quick controls at a glance.
 • Quick Alarm — Set an alarm for “in X minutes” or “at a time” in two taps.
 • Stopwatch & Timer — Simple, precise, each with a Lock Screen Live Activity.
 • On-device routine generator (supported devices) — Type “6:30 gym then shower and coffee” and get a proposed stack you can edit before saving. 
• Shortcuts & Siri — Arm, disarm, start, stop, or snooze via voice or automations. 
• Themes — Pick a colour that suits you.
 • No account, no ads, no tracking — Your data stays on your device. How it works 1. Create a stack and add steps (first step = Start in or Fixed time; later steps = Fixed time or After previous). 2. Arm the stack — Alarm Stacks schedules everything for you. 3. Use the Lock Screen Live Activity to complete, skip, or snooze; the next step starts automatically. Free vs Plus Free: up to 2 stacks and 3 steps per stack. Alarm Stacks Plus: unlimited stacks & steps, extra themes, and future premium features. Privacy Works entirely on-device. The routine generator also runs on-device on supported hardware. No accounts, no analytics, and no third-party SDKs. Notes • Allow Time-Sensitive notifications and Live Activities for the best experience.
 • Siri/Shortcuts require permission to run voice or automation actions. 
• Dynamic Island is present on compatible devices but not yet fully optimised in this version. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alarmstacks.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Randominder | Routine Hacker4 screens
Alarm Stacks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Alarm Stacks at Free against Randominder | Routine Hacker's $3.99. Alarm Stacks also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Randominder | Routine Hacker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). On 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

Alarm Stacks is free to download; Randominder | Routine Hacker costs $3.99 up front. Alarm Stacks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Randominder | Routine Hacker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Randominder | Routine Hacker ships an update weekly, Alarm Stacks daily. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Randominder | Routine Hacker versus Alarm Stacks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandominder | Routine HackerAlarm Stacks
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDana SamiConor Nolan

In-app purchases

None

Randominder | Routine Hacker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Alarm Stacks

Subscriptions2
  • Alarm Stacks Plus (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Alarm Stacks Plus (Yearly)$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Alarm Stacks Plus (Lifetime)$5.99

Questions

Is Randominder | Routine Hacker free?
Randominder | Routine Hacker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alarm Stacks free?
Alarm Stacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Randominder | Routine Hacker or Alarm Stacks have ads?
Neither Randominder | Routine Hacker nor Alarm Stacks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Randominder | Routine Hacker or Alarm Stacks?
Randominder | Routine Hacker ships an update weekly, and Alarm Stacks daily. Most recently, Randominder | Routine Hacker was updated on October 11, 2026 and Alarm Stacks on October 9, 2026.

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