Comparison

Habit Tracker vs Routine Planner

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

Head to head
About

Habit Tracker

Build better habits, break bad ones, and manage daily routines. Track progress visually with a heatmap dashboard and stay accountable with reminders and gamification. Integrates with Apple Health and offers interactive widgets for easy access.

Highlights
  • Build good habits, break bad ones
  • Daily routine and accountability tools
  • Heatmap dashboard and progress tracking
  • Motivational quotes and gamification
  • Apple Health integration
  • Reminders and notifications
  • Interactive widgets
Features
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Habit Tracker - HabitPal is the ultimate app for building better habits, planning daily routines, and staying accountable. Whether you want to improve health, boost productivity, or stay active, HabitPal helps you track progress visually, manage tasks, and build a routine that works. Key Features: • Build good habits, break bad ones • Daily routine and accountability tools • Heatmap dashboard and progress tracking • Motivational quotes and gamification • Habit lists with personalized details • Apple Health integration for fitness and wellness • Reminders and notifications • Interactive widgets for Home Screen • Siri Shortcuts for hands-free tracking • Import, export, and iCloud backup • Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch • Apple Watch complications • Dark Mode and appearance customization • Journal for daily reflections • Mood tracker for emotional insights Take control of your routines, goals, and personal growth with HabitPal. Start building the life you’ve always wanted today—accountable, productive, and 1% better everyday. For more information, visit https://indiegoodies.com/habitpal Terms of Use: https://indiegoodies.com/habitpal/terms Privacy Policy: https://indiegoodies.com/habitpal/privacy

About

Routine Planner

This app helps you organize tasks, boost focus with a Pomodoro timer, and track progress towards your goals. It offers smart notifications and a user-friendly design for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Smart To-Do Lists
  • Integrated Pomodoro Timer
  • Goal and Deadline Setting
  • Progress Tracking & Stats
  • Customizable Smart Notifications
  • User-Friendly Interface
  • Privacy & Security Options
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Are you ready to take control of your tasks and supercharge your productivity? Meet Todotics, the to-do list app designed to help you stay organized, focused, and motivated. Key Features: Smart To-Do Lists: Effortlessly create, manage, and prioritize tasks with a sleek, intuitive interface. Whether a simple grocery list or a complex project, Todotics keeps everything in one place. Pomodoro Timer: Boost your focus and work efficiency with our integrated Pomodoro timer. Work in focused 25-minute sessions followed by short breaks to maintain peak productivity and avoid burnout. Goals & Deadlines: Set clear goals and deadlines for your tasks to stay on track and achieve your objectives. Receive timely reminders to ensure nothing slips through the cracks. Progress Tracking: Visualize your productivity with detailed stats and insights. Track completed tasks, monitor your progress over time, and celebrate your achievements. Smart Notifications: Stay on top of your schedule with customizable notifications. Get reminders for deadlines, Pomodoro sessions, and upcoming tasks. User-Friendly Design: Experience a clean, modern interface that makes managing your tasks a breeze. Easily navigate between lists, add new tasks, and adjust settings with just a few taps. Privacy & Security: Your data is important. Todotics ensures your information is secure and private, with local storage or cloud synchronization options. Why Choose Todotics? With Todotics, you don’t just manage your tasks—you transform how you work. Our unique combination of powerful task management and the Pomodoro technique helps you work smarter, not harder. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to productivity! Download Todotics today and start turning your to-do list into a done list! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://todotics.com/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Habit Tracker4 screens
Routine Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Routine Planner at none against Habit Tracker's shown. Habit Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Habit Tracker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Routine Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Habit Tracker against 4.6 for Routine Planner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Habit Tracker's written reviews are positive against 45% of Routine Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Habit Tracker ships an update every 5 days, Routine Planner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Habit Tracker versus Routine Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHabit TrackerRoutine Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (91 ratings) — better4.6 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings91 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhuong PhamCijay LLC

Customer experience

Habit Tracker

All ratings91 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative12.7%

Routine Planner

All ratings38 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%

Bugs and requests

Habit Tracker

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Does not sync well recently
  • Syncing across apps sometimes doesn't update
  • Random notifications when turned off
  • Constantly removes daily goal
  • Constant 'rate app' pop-up
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  • Setting daily limit doesn't prevent multiple increments
  • Tapping 'complete' multiple times freezes app
  • Widgets don't work after purchase
  • Reminders don't work as they should
  • iCloud sync with iPad version not working

Requested features

14 requests
  • Ability to skip sign-up questionnaire
  • Better data reporting on mobile
  • In-app timer
  • Shortcuts integration
  • Integrate with other health metrics (mindfulness)
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  • Widgets and watch face complications
  • Ability to turn off or customize quotes
  • Add own quotes and background pictures
  • Longer habit description field
  • Habit note log for check-ins
  • Custom quotes with photos
  • Additional icon library
  • Ability to mark days when a habit hasn't been achieved
  • Sync all HealthKit activities at once

Routine Planner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Habit Tracker

Subscriptions5
  • Unlimited Access$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$14.991 Year
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  • Unlimited Access$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Unlimited Access$14.99
  • Unlimited Access$19.99
  • Unlimited Access$39.99
4 purchases

Routine Planner

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Quarterly$9.993 Months
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Habit Tracker free?
Habit Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routine Planner free?
Routine Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Habit Tracker or Routine Planner?
Habit Tracker is rated higher. Habit Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Routine Planner averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.
Do Habit Tracker or Routine Planner have ads?
Habit Tracker shows ads; Routine Planner does not.
Which is updated more often, Habit Tracker or Routine Planner?
Habit Tracker ships an update every 5 days, and Routine Planner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Habit Tracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Routine Planner on October 15, 2026.

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