# Remember The Milk vs RoutineFlow

The clearest difference is update cadence: RoutineFlow at every 5 days against Remember The Milk's every 2 months. Remember The Milk's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 61%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remember The Milk sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year and RoutineFlow sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 Remember The Milk against 4.7 for RoutineFlow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.8K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Remember The Milk's written reviews are positive against 61% of RoutineFlow's.

Remember The Milk ships an update every 2 months, RoutineFlow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remember The Milk | RoutineFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-the-milk-to-do-list/id293561396/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routineflow-routine-for-adhd/id1639800794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **85.3% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Remember The Milk](https://appshunter.io/developer/293561399) | [Thomas Wolfgang Menzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479997757) |

## What reviewers say

### Remember The Milk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-the-milk-to-do-list/id293561396)

This app helps busy individuals manage their tasks and never forget important items. It offers flexible reminders across multiple platforms and allows for list sharing and collaboration. Stay organized and productive with smart features and cross-device synchronization.

**Highlights:** Task and to-do list management, Multiple reminder options (email, text, IM, Twitter, mobile), List sharing and task delegation, Cross-device synchronization, Organize with priorities, due dates, and tags, Smart Lists for saved searches, Integrations with popular services (Gmail, Google Calendar, etc.)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remember The Milk Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent sync and cross-platform functionality
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 💡 Powerful features like smart lists and subtasks
- 🚀 Reliable and stable app
- 👍 Helpful for staying organized and on top of tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data storage and sharing
- 💰 Expensive pro subscription, especially for basic features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and syncing issues
- 👎 Lack of location-based reminders
- 👎 Dated user interface that feels clunky at times

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappearing after time zone changes
- Drag and drop functionality not working as expected
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Calendar view integration
- Improved time zone support
- Bulk editing and management of tasks
- Customizable notifications and reminders
- Better sharing and collaboration options


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remember The Milk free?

Remember The Milk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RoutineFlow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remember The Milk or RoutineFlow?

RoutineFlow is rated higher. Remember The Milk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while RoutineFlow averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Remember The Milk or RoutineFlow have ads?

Neither Remember The Milk nor RoutineFlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remember The Milk or RoutineFlow?

Remember The Milk ships an update every 2 months, and RoutineFlow every 5 days. Most recently, Remember The Milk was updated on October 28, 2026 and RoutineFlow on October 27, 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.*