Comparison

RoutineFlow vs Screen Time Control

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

Screen Time Control

This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring a photo of your pet to access distracting apps. It uses image recognition to verify your pet and tracks your progress in reclaiming lost hours. Multiple modes are available for focused work or social accountability.

Highlights
  • Pet photo verification for app access
  • Block any distracting app
  • Screen time tracking and stats
  • Streak tracking for habit building
  • Multiple CatKey support
  • Loop, Focus, and Contract modes
Features
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CatNap puts your cat (or dog) in charge of your distracting apps. Pick the apps that eat your day, turn on CatNap mode, and they stay blocked until you get up, find your pet and scan them. That's the Cat Tax. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a CatKey: a few photos of your pet, so CatNap knows who they are. 2. Choose the apps to block with Apple's Screen Time. 3. Start CatNap mode. When you want in, scan your pet: CatNap's AI checks the photo against your CatKey, so only your pet opens your apps. CATNAP MODES Loop: your apps stay blocked, each scan opens them for the stretch of time you pick, then they lock again. Focus: block your apps for one session. Contracts: start a session with friends as witnesses. End it early and they get a notification. EMERGENCY SKIPS Can't find your cat? Every month comes with a few Emergency Skips, and sharing CatNap can earn a bonus one. Every skip goes in your Cat Journal. PET ALARM Set an alarm that only stops when you scan your pet. Getting out of bed to find them is the point. SCHEDULES Block apps on a schedule, or start from a preset. CAT JOURNAL AND STATS Every scan and session is saved, with your screen-time totals and your streaks. FRIENDS Add friends by username and see where you land on the weekly leaderboard. Works with cats and dogs. Optional NFC tags can stand in for a scan. CatNap requires a subscription or purchase to use premium features, plans detailed below: PREMIUM PLANS ($2.99/week, $9.99/month, $39.99/year, $24.99/year discount): - More blocked apps - More CatNap sessions a day - More pets - More alarms - Your full Cat Journal The $2.99/week plan and the $39.99/year plan each start with a 3-day free trial. By downloading this app, you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy: Terms: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy: trycatnap.com/privacy Support: format.partners/support Contact: hello@format.partners CatNap uses Apple's Screen Time to block apps and AI image recognition to check pet scans, which can make mistakes. It is made for managing your own screen time and is not a parental control app.

Screenshots

RoutineFlow4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RoutineFlow at 2.5K against Screen Time Control's 18. RoutineFlow also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). Screen Time Control's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 61%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RoutineFlow against 4.7 for Screen Time Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RoutineFlow has 2.5K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of RoutineFlow's written reviews are positive against 80% of Screen Time Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoutineFlow ships an update every 5 days, Screen Time Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RoutineFlow versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutineFlowScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better4.7 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Wolfgang MenzelFormat Partners LLC

Customer experience

RoutineFlow

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

Screen Time Control

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

Screen Time Control

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
4 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions4
  • CatNap - Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • CatNap - Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • CatNap - Premium Annual Coupon$24.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • CatNap - Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is RoutineFlow free?
RoutineFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RoutineFlow or Screen Time Control?
RoutineFlow is rated higher. RoutineFlow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.
Do RoutineFlow or Screen Time Control have ads?
Neither RoutineFlow nor Screen Time Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoutineFlow or Screen Time Control?
RoutineFlow ships an update every 5 days, and Screen Time Control fortnightly. Most recently, RoutineFlow was updated on November 7, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 30, 2026.

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