# Routines vs Simple Checklist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Checklist at 100% against Routines's 46%. Simple Checklist also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.1). Routines's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Routines costs $2.99 and Simple Checklist $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simple Checklist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Routines's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Checklist's.

Routines ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Checklist every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Routines | Simple Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routines/id370297791/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklist-repeat-it/id973818951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#180** |
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coopla](https://appshunter.io/developer/322335418) | [Michael Galloy](https://appshunter.io/developer/803666042) |

## What reviewers say

### Routines

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

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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


### Simple Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklist-repeat-it/id973818951)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily manage your recurring tasks and track your progress with a simple checklist. Perfect for routines like morning rituals or daily workouts, this app helps you stay on track and visualize your achievements.

**Highlights:** Create checklists with checkable items, Share checklists with others, Track completion progress, Graph number of completions over a week, Manage recurring tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Routines free?

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

### Is Simple Checklist free?

Simple Checklist costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Routines or Simple Checklist?

Simple Checklist is rated higher. Routines averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Simple Checklist averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Routines or Simple Checklist have ads?

Neither Routines nor Simple Checklist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Routines or Simple Checklist?

Routines ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Checklist every 7 months. Most recently, Routines was updated on September 18, 2026 and Simple Checklist on September 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Routines or Simple Checklist?

Routines currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Simple Checklist at #180. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*