Comparison

RoutineFlow vs plant a habit

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

Head to head
About

RoutineFlow

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
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Design your ideal day. Every day Navigating daily life, especially with ADHD, can be challenging. RoutineFlow offers the solution to manage your day with ease, turning every morning into a triumph and helping to keep procrastination at bay. Dive into the magic of structured routines, one step at a time. REDUCE PROCRASTINATION The daunting thought of beginning a task is often worse than the task itself. With RoutineFlow, watch as tasks turn from mountains into manageable molehills, assisting you to embark on them without hesitation. MANAGE ADHD SYMPTOMS Designed with ADHD users in mind, RoutineFlow provides structure and consistency, two keys to managing ADHD symptoms. The intuitive design and timers cater specifically to the needs of those seeking order in their often chaotic days. STICK TO GOOD HABITS Whether it's drinking more water, stretching, or simply making your bed, these small actions compound over time. RoutineFlow aids you in cultivating and adhering to these habits, making them an integral part of your daily life. MASTER YOUR MORNING ROUTINE Mornings set the tone for the rest of the day. Use RoutineFlow to ensure you kick off each day on the right foot. By following your tailored morning routine, embrace days filled with purpose and clarity. IMPROVE TIME MANAGEMENT With our analytics feature, get insights into how long each task takes, allowing you to plan your days better. No more guessing or feeling overwhelmed. Know exactly how long your routine will take and adjust accordingly. FEATURES: - Create Custom Routines: Choose from predefined steps or customize your own. Attach an emoji for a personalized touch! - Timed Tasks: Turn your routines into a sequence of timers. Feel the accomplishment as you progress through your list. - Detailed Analytics: Review your habits over the past 365 days, allowing for introspection and growth. - Notification Reminders: Never forget a task with our gentle reminders nudging you to action. Reclaim your day, one routine at a time. Download RoutineFlow and pave the path to a more organized, productive, and stress-free life. Terms of Service: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/32938373 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/32938373

About

plant a habit

This app gamifies habit formation by letting users grow virtual houseplants. Successfully completing habits waters and grows the plants, while missed days cause them to wither, encouraging consistency. Track your progress and cultivate lasting positive habits.

Highlights
  • Habit formation gamified
  • Habits represented as houseplants
  • Water plants for successful habits
  • Plants wither for missed habits
  • Track progress visually
  • Cultivate positive habits
Features
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Introducing plant a habit, the ultimate tool for developing and maintaining healthy habits! Our app makes habit formation fun and engaging by representing each habit as a houseplant. Every time you successfully perform your habit, you water your plant, helping it to grow bigger and healthier. If you miss a day or fall behind on your habit frequency goals, your plant starts withering, serving as a reminder to get back on track. With our app, you can easil track your progress and watch your herb friends grow into their full potential. Go ahead, try plant a habit for yourself today and start cultivating positive habits that will last a lifetime!

Screenshots

RoutineFlow4 screens
plant a habit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: plant a habit at none against RoutineFlow's 9. RoutineFlow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. RoutineFlow sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. plant a habit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RoutineFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RoutineFlow has 2.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of RoutineFlow's written reviews are positive against 50% of plant a habit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoutineFlow ships an update every 5 days, plant a habit every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RoutineFlow versus plant a habit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutineFlowplant a habit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Wolfgang MenzelJan Macura

Customer experience

RoutineFlow

All ratings2,446 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative29.6%

plant a habit

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RoutineFlow

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Routine data loss and reset issues
  • Dynamic Island duplication bug
  • Login/account recovery problems
  • Accessibility issues with large font settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

plant a habit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

RoutineFlow

Subscriptions7
  • RoutineFlow Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro Access$8.991 Month
  • Pro Access Monthly$12.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • RoutineFlow Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
  • RoutineFlow Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Access Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access2 variants$99.99
None

plant a habit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoutineFlow free?
RoutineFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is plant a habit free?
plant a habit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RoutineFlow or plant a habit?
RoutineFlow is rated higher. RoutineFlow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while plant a habit averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do RoutineFlow or plant a habit have ads?
plant a habit shows ads; RoutineFlow does not.
Which is updated more often, RoutineFlow or plant a habit?
RoutineFlow ships an update every 5 days, and plant a habit every 4 days. Most recently, RoutineFlow was updated on November 7, 2026 and plant a habit on November 7, 2026.

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