Comparison

Routinely vs Timer

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

Head to head
About

Routinely

Features
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Routinely uses the concept of habit stacking to build better habits. Rather than having to think about when to perform a habit, stack it on top of an existing action.

About

Timer

Features
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Timer - Count Focus is a productivity app that transforms your work and study sessions into a more immersive and enjoyable experience. With its unique "Pomodoro" technique, the app breaks your work into manageable chunks, typically 25-minute focused sessions, followed by short breaks, helping you stay on task and avoid burnout. Key Features: Customizable Focus Intervals: Set your ideal focus and break times to suit your working rhythm. Ambient Sounds for Better Focus: Choose from a variety of calming environments like a beach, rainy day, train ride, campfire, or country cricket to create the perfect atmosphere for concentration. Engaging Timer with Flip Animation: A minimalist, yet dynamic interface with smooth flip animations keeps your experience visually fresh and uncluttered. Gentle Reminders: Get notified when it’s time to take a break or return to work, with a selection of soothing reminder sounds to alert you. Background Functionality: Keep the timer running in the background while you focus on other tasks or apps. Whether you're working on a big project or studying for exams, Timer - Count Focus helps you build focus, maintain productivity, and manage time efficiently with a bit of serenity.

Screenshots

Routinely2 screens
Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timer at every 4 days against Routinely's every 4 months. Timer also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Routinely ships an update every 4 months, Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Routinely versus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutinelyTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.016.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdrick LeongCARA VN TRADE AND INVESTMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY

In-app purchases

None

Routinely

No in-app purchases

None

Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Routinely free?
Routinely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Routinely or Timer have ads?
Neither Routinely nor Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Routinely or Timer?
Routinely ships an update every 4 months, and Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Routinely was updated on October 27, 2026 and Timer on November 9, 2026.

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