My XLists vs RoutineGuide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My XLists
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>Stay organized in every part of your life with simple, powerful checklists. >Whether for work, travel, shopping, or daily tasks, checklists help you stay on top of what’s done and what’s next. This app makes managing your lists fast, flexible, and effortless. >Create your own checklists in seconds and check off items as you go. Reuse your lists anytime or duplicate them to quickly adapt for new situations - like preparing for your next trip using a previous packing list. - Create and manage unlimited checklists - Mark items as completed with a single tap - Duplicate lists and customize them easily - Reuse your checklists anytime - Sync seamlessly across all your Apple devices Everything stays up to date automatically via iCloud, so your lists are always with you — wherever you are. Simple. Flexible. Reliable. Your perfect checklist companion.
RoutineGuide
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Follow your routine, one step at a time. RoutineGuide turns everyday routines into a sequence you can follow. Plan a morning start, an evening wind-down or any other part of your day, then focus on the step in front of you. BUILD A ROUTINE THAT FITS Create a routine and add the steps you want to follow in order. Give a step a timer when it needs one, run one routine inside another, and adjust as your day changes. KEEP YOUR LIBRARY SIMPLE Routines and steps live side by side in one Library. A step can belong to a routine or stand on its own, so you don't have to turn everything into a routine. PLAN YOUR DAY Today shows the routines scheduled for the day, with a week picker to look ahead. Reminders, widgets and Live Activities keep the next step close. FOLLOW ALONG AND REFLECT Move through your routine one step at a time, then look back at your activity, streaks and progress. FIND IDEAS AND OPTIONAL SUPPORT Browse Discover for routine ideas. If you'd like company, connect with friends and cheer each other on. Social features are optional, and every routine can be kept private. ON ALL YOUR DEVICES Your routines sync through iCloud across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. FREE TO DOWNLOAD, OPTIONAL PRO RoutineGuide is free to download. Optional Pro subscriptions and a lifetime purchase are available in the app; the app shows what is included and the current price. Privacy policy: https://routine-guide.vercel.app/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RoutineGuide at Free against My XLists's $0.99. RoutineGuide also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and device support (4 vs 2). My XLists's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and iOS requirement 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
RoutineGuide is free to download; My XLists costs $0.99 up front. RoutineGuide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. My XLists asks for nothing beyond the download.
My XLists ships an update every 12 months, RoutineGuide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My XLists | RoutineGuide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Furrer | Jostein Dyrseth |
In-app purchases
My XLists
No in-app purchases
RoutineGuide
- Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
- Annual Pro$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$59.99
