Comparison

Task Routine Tracker+ vs Tick

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Task Routine Tracker+

This app helps you manage your daily tasks and routines with a minimalist interface. It allows for customizable routines and tasks, with a large text display for easy viewing during use. Data syncs via iCloud, and a widget is available for quick access.

Highlights
  • User-defined task routines
  • Customizable task fields
  • Large text display for tasks
  • Home screen widget
  • iCloud data sync
  • Open source
Features
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Task Routine Tracker Plus (TRT+) is a minimalist and focused task runner * Simple model of user-defined task routines, their individual tasks, and optional per-task fields. * Name your routines, tasks and per-task fields as desired, with optional handy preset names. * Large text in run mode, for the far-sighted. * Small Widget available for displaying last completed Task Routine. * Your data syncs with your private iCloud account when a network connection is available. * Available separately as an independent WatchOS app. * Fully open source, where code is licensed with Mozilla Public License 2.0. TRT prioritizes convenience, quick interactions, and the basic needs of running routine tasks.

About

Tick

Features
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Tick brings your habits, tasks, and lists together in one focused app. No clutter. No complexity. Just what you need to stay organized and build better routines. HABITS • Organize habits by Morning, Day, and Evening routines • Schedule habits for specific weekdays • Track your streaks and view your history • Sections auto-collapse when complete—satisfying and clean TASKS • Capture everything in your Inbox • Move priorities to Focus, save the rest for Later • Schedule tasks with dates • Drag and drop to reorder instantly LISTS • Create simple checklists for anything • Groceries, packing, projects—you decide • Expand multiple lists at once • Keep things organized your way DESIGNED FOR FOCUS • Clean, minimal SwiftUI interface • Smooth animations and haptic feedback • Works offline—no account required • All data stays on your device Build https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/better habits. ----------------- EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Task Routine Tracker+3 screens
Tick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Task Routine Tracker+ at none against Tick's 2. Task Routine Tracker+ also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). Tick's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Task Routine Tracker+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Task Routine Tracker+ ships an update every 3 months, Tick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Task Routine Tracker+ versus Tick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTask Routine Tracker+Tick
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenAlloc LLCLeon Grimmeisen

In-app purchases

None

Task Routine Tracker+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tick

Subscriptions2
  • Tick Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Tick Premium Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Task Routine Tracker+ free?
Task Routine Tracker+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tick free?
Tick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Task Routine Tracker+ or Tick have ads?
Neither Task Routine Tracker+ nor Tick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Task Routine Tracker+ or Tick?
Task Routine Tracker+ ships an update every 3 months, and Tick every 4 days. Most recently, Task Routine Tracker+ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tick on October 7, 2026.

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