# Bento vs RoutineFlow

The clearest difference is rating: RoutineFlow at 4.7 against Bento's 4.1. RoutineFlow also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 339). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bento sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RoutineFlow has 2.5K ratings behind it against 339, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Bento's written reviews are positive against 61% of RoutineFlow's.

Bento ships an update weekly, RoutineFlow every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bento | RoutineFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bento-the-do-less-timer/id1595945715/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routineflow-routine-for-adhd/id1639800794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 339 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **61.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keep Productive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595945717) | [Thomas Wolfgang Menzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479997757) |

## What reviewers say

### Bento

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bento-the-do-less-timer/id1595945715)

This app offers a calm focus timer designed to enhance productivity for work and study. It utilizes Japanese-inspired themes and a distraction-free interface to help users achieve deep work states, manage tasks, and improve focus patterns with insightful analytics.

**Highlights:** Aesthetic Japanese focus scenes, Task limitation for reduced overload, Deep focus mode to block distractions, Customizable daily routines, Focus score and analytics, Focus booster for momentum

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bento Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Bento Premium - Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Bento Premium - Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Bento Premium - Semiannual | $19.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps focus on important tasks
- 🎨 Beautiful and calming design
- 🕰️ Useful Pomodoro-style timer
- 📚 Bento methodology is insightful
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes and crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Paid app now requires subscription
- 🔇 Limited music/sound options
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- Titles randomly deleted
- Timer stops working unexpectedly
- Switching themes doesn't work
- Accessibility issues

**Requested features**

- Add more music/sound options
- Implement a widget for quick access
- Allow customization of Bento templates
- Sync tasks across devices
- Add an Apple Watch app


### 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 Bento free?

Bento 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, Bento or RoutineFlow?

RoutineFlow is rated higher. Bento averages 4.1 out of 5 from 339 ratings, while RoutineFlow averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Bento or RoutineFlow have ads?

Neither Bento nor RoutineFlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bento or RoutineFlow?

Bento ships an update weekly, and RoutineFlow every 5 days. Most recently, Bento was updated on November 3, 2026 and RoutineFlow on November 3, 2026.

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