Routine5 vs Focus Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Routine5
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Looking to establish a new routine? Our app offers best practices for all kinds of routine. Don't find what you need? Then make one, test, measure the effectivity and customize it until it's perfect for You, who knows it might also be perfect for others. Create Your Own Routine5, Customize to Suit Your Style and Share Your Routine with Others.
Focus Tracker
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Focus Tracker helps you see where your time really goes—so you can work smarter and stay on track. TRACK EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE Create projects for work, study, reading, fitness, or any goal. Start and stop a timer with one tap. Your sessions are saved automatically, and you can edit start and end times anytime (perfect when you forget to stop the timer). CLEAR INSIGHTS • Daily and weekly totals with a breakdown by project • Activity calendar (GitHub-style heatmap) showing your focus over the year • Charts and stats per project: total time, sessions, and patterns • See today’s progress at a glance on your home screen DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY • Simple, fast interface with haptic feedback • Timer keeps running if you switch apps or lock your phone • Optional widgets and Live Activity so you can check progress without opening the app WHO IT’S FOR • Freelancers and remote workers juggling multiple clients or projects • Students tracking study time by subject • Anyone building habits (reading, fitness, side projects) and wanting honest data • Teams or individuals who want a single place for all time tracking—no spreadsheets START FREE Try Focus Tracker free for 3 days. Then continue with a low weekly subscription. Cancel anytime in Settings. Restore purchases on any device. Download Focus Tracker and take control of your time. Support and Privacy Policy: https://literate-drip-357.notion.site/FocusTracker-Support-Page-2fb3d7d9e08780008208f11f2dd9f389 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Routine5 at none against Focus Tracker's 1. Routine5 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Focus Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Focus Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Routine5 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Routine5 ships an update every 4 months, Focus Tracker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Routine5 | Focus Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PT. Bahtera Informatika | ROBERT SCHLANGER |
In-app purchases
Routine5
No in-app purchases
Focus Tracker
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$0.997 Days
