# RoutineFlow vs Lil Planner

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.

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.

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.

RoutineFlow ships an update every 5 days, Lil Planner every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RoutineFlow | Lil Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routineflow-routine-for-adhd/id1639800794/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-planner-visual-schedule/id6448482826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Wolfgang Menzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479997757) | [Space Sweater, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793379527) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Lil Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-planner-visual-schedule/id6448482826)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lil Planner Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Lil Planner Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Lil Planner Plus | $35.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $41.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $41.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with adding new profiles
- Confusion around login and profile setup

**Requested features**

- Allow adding multiple profiles
- Add evening and night schedule options
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked 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 16, 2026 and Lil Planner on October 16, 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.*