# 3 Minute Journal vs RoutineFlow

The clearest difference is ads: RoutineFlow at none against 3 Minute Journal's shown. RoutineFlow also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 12). 3 Minute Journal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3 Minute Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 3 Minute Journal against 4.7 for RoutineFlow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RoutineFlow has 2.4K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of 3 Minute Journal's written reviews are positive against 61% of RoutineFlow's.

3 Minute Journal ships an update every 2 days, RoutineFlow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3 Minute Journal | RoutineFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-minute-journal/id1621951579/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routineflow-routine-for-adhd/id1639800794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YATB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621951581) | [Thomas Wolfgang Menzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479997757) |

## What reviewers say

### 3 Minute Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-minute-journal/id1621951579)

Record your thoughts and reflections using your voice. This app transcribes your audio entries into text, offering both formats for a faster and more engaging journaling experience. Reflect on what's annoying, beautiful, or what you're thankful for daily.

**Highlights:** Voice recording for journal entries, Automatic audio transcription to text, Daily prompts for reflection, Dual audio and text formats, User-friendly interface, Promotes mindfulness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Minute Journal Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Minute Journal Pro | $19.99 | per year |


### 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 3 Minute Journal free?

3 Minute Journal 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, 3 Minute Journal or RoutineFlow?

RoutineFlow is rated higher. 3 Minute Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while RoutineFlow averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do 3 Minute Journal or RoutineFlow have ads?

3 Minute Journal shows ads; RoutineFlow does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3 Minute Journal or RoutineFlow?

3 Minute Journal ships an update every 2 days, and RoutineFlow every 5 days. Most recently, 3 Minute Journal was updated on October 6, 2026 and RoutineFlow on October 20, 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.*