# RoutineFlow vs Goblin Tools

The clearest difference is price: RoutineFlow at Free against Goblin Tools's $1.99. RoutineFlow also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Goblin Tools's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 60%) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

RoutineFlow is free to download; Goblin Tools costs $1.99 up front. RoutineFlow sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Goblin Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RoutineFlow against 4.8 for Goblin Tools. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of RoutineFlow's written reviews are positive against 76% of Goblin Tools's.

RoutineFlow ships an update every 5 days, Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RoutineFlow | Goblin Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routineflow-routine-for-adhd/id1639800794/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 111 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Wolfgang Menzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479997757) | [Skyhook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695118263) |

## 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


### Goblin Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Productivity, #41 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app offers a suite of single-task tools designed to assist neurodivergent individuals with overwhelming or challenging tasks. Features include automatic task breakdown, language formalization, tone interpretation, time estimation, and recipe generation.

**Highlights:** Magic Todo list for automatic task breakdown, Formalizer for language transformation, Judge for tone interpretation, Estimator for activity timeframes, Compiler for braindump to task conversion, Chef for recipe generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for breaking down tasks
- 👍 Useful for ADHD/neurodivergent users
- 🎨 Customizable task breakdown
- 🔍 Beneficial for writing/communication
- 🍲 Helpful for meal planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- ⏱️ Inaccurate time estimates for tasks
- 🔄 Lack of syncing/cross-device functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iPad
- Cursor and text highlighting issues

**Requested features**

- Reminders and scheduling options
- Customizable categories and organization
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Integration with other productivity apps
- More advanced analytics and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RoutineFlow free?

RoutineFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Goblin Tools free?

Goblin Tools costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RoutineFlow or Goblin Tools?

Goblin Tools is rated higher. RoutineFlow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Goblin Tools averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do RoutineFlow or Goblin Tools have ads?

Neither RoutineFlow nor Goblin Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RoutineFlow or Goblin Tools?

RoutineFlow ships an update every 5 days, and Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, RoutineFlow was updated on September 30, 2026 and Goblin Tools on September 30, 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.*