Comparison

RoutineFlow vs Lil Planner

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

Lil Planner

This app provides a visual scheduling tool designed for children, particularly those with ADHD or autism. It helps build routines, increase focus, and reduce anxiety through an easy-to-use and engaging interface with fun rewards.

Highlights
  • Visual scheduling
  • Timers
  • Routine building
  • Habit formation
  • Reward system
  • Anxiety reduction
Features
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The #1 visual schedule app for kids, ADHD, and autism. Easy routines, fun rewards. • Increase focus • Build good habits • Reduce anxiety • Stop meltdowns We made Lil Planner with parents and kids in mind: everything is big, easy to read, and easy to use. We also made it FUN -- fun enough to hold your attention AND theirs, hopefully long enough for you to make plans together. Great for: • Toddlers and preschoolers • ADHD, autistic, and neurodivergent kids • Kids that have a hard time with transitions • Older kids and grownups that want a fun way to stay organized • Visual learners We originally created Lil Planner for our own family. Now we're excited to share it with other families. "Let's check our Lil Planner!" has become a daily refrain in our house. We think it will become one in yours, too. Terms of Use: https://www.lilplanner.com/terms

Screenshots

RoutineFlow4 screens
Lil Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lil Planner at 95% against RoutineFlow's 61%. Lil Planner also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). RoutineFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 and Lil Planner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lil Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of RoutineFlow's written reviews are positive against 95% of Lil Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoutineFlow ships an update every 5 days, Lil Planner every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RoutineFlow versus Lil Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutineFlowLil Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.4K ratings)4.9 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews94.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K4.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Wolfgang MenzelSpace Sweater, LLC

Customer experience

RoutineFlow

All ratings2,446 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative29.3%

Lil Planner

All ratings4,121 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%

User reviews

RoutineFlow

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app for executing routines
  • 👍 Helps with organization and focus
  • 👍 Consistent and reliable
  • 👍 Simplistic and easy to use
  • 👍 Useful for ADHD/neurodivergent users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Lack of account/login support
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 📱 No Apple Watch support
  • 🔊 Weak notification sounds

Lil Planner

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helps a lot
  • 👍 Great app with timers and planner
  • 👍 Improves kids' listening and behavior
  • 👍 Helps with organization and routine
  • 👍 Visually appealing and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires payment to add multiple profiles
  • 🔒 Lacks ability to customize schedules

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

Lil Planner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with adding new profiles
  • Confusion around login and profile setup

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow adding multiple profiles
  • Add evening and night schedule options
  • Provide more customization options

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
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  • 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
7 purchases

Lil Planner

Subscriptions7
  • Lil Planner Plus3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Lil Planner Plus3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$35.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • Lil Planner Plus$41.991 Year
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$41.991 Year
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is RoutineFlow free?
RoutineFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lil Planner free?
Lil Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RoutineFlow or Lil Planner?
Lil Planner is rated higher. RoutineFlow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Lil Planner averages 4.9 from 4.1K ratings.
Do RoutineFlow or Lil Planner have ads?
Neither RoutineFlow nor Lil Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoutineFlow or Lil Planner?
RoutineFlow ships an update every 5 days, and Lil Planner every 9 days. Most recently, RoutineFlow was updated on October 13, 2026 and Lil Planner on October 13, 2026.

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