# Routines vs Anchor Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Anchor Maps at 96% against Routines's 46%. Anchor Maps also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.9 vs 3.6). Routines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Anchor Maps is free to download; Routines costs $2.99 up front. Anchor Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Routines asks for nothing beyond the download.

Anchor Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anchor Maps has 85 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Routines's written reviews are positive against 96% of Anchor Maps's.

Routines ships an update every 6 weeks, Anchor Maps every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Routines | Anchor Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routines/id370297791/reviews) | **[4.9 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-maps/id1523798397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coopla](https://appshunter.io/developer/322335418) | [Anchor Apps Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523798399) |

## What reviewers say

### Routines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routines/id370297791)

Manage recurring tasks and chores with customizable checklists. Stay organized with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reminders to build habits, learn new skills, or meet deadlines. Keep routine tasks separate from your main to-do list for improved focus and productivity.

**Highlights:** Recurring task checklists (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly), Dashboard view of daily tasks, Task filtering by context and tags, Customizable task contexts and tags, Local notifications for reminders, Auto-Highlight and Auto-Uncheck features

**In-app purchases:** none


### Anchor Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-maps/id1523798397)

Create location-based notes and content using augmented reality. Pin text, videos, and links to real-world objects in both public and private spaces. Share your contextual information easily with others.

**Highlights:** Create AR notes in public/private spaces, Pin text, videos, and links to objects, Contextualize content to appliances/devices, Share lists with individuals or publicly, Manage access for private maps

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $11.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Routines free?

Routines costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anchor Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Routines or Anchor Maps?

Anchor Maps is rated higher. Routines averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Anchor Maps averages 4.9 from 85 ratings.

### Do Routines or Anchor Maps have ads?

Neither Routines nor Anchor Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Routines or Anchor Maps?

Routines ships an update every 6 weeks, and Anchor Maps every 14 months. Most recently, Routines was updated on October 14, 2026 and Anchor Maps on October 15, 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.*