Maelstrom vs Create Routine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Maelstrom
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Maelstrom helps you stick to your routines and habits. Create routines by breaking them down into individual tasks with a duration. When you start a routine, the app will guide you through it one task at a time with a timer. When the time is up, it will alert you to move on to the next task to make sure you complete the routine. Additional features include: - Individual task schedules (e.g. "Journal every Sunday") - Minimum time for positive habits (e.g. "Read for at least 5 minutes") If this sounds helpful, give it a try. The app is free without subscriptions, ads or tracking. It is a personal project with no commercial intention.
Create Routine
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Take Control of Your Day and Maximize Productivity with a Personalized Routine Personalized Routine: Create and customize your daily routines based on your unique needs and goals. Notifications: Receive timely reminders and notifications to keep you on track with your tasks. Track Your Progress: Keep an eye on your daily achievements and monitor progress throughout the day. View All Days: Easily see and plan for the entire week to ensure a smooth, organized schedule. Flexible Setup: Adjust and personalize your routines for each day of the week, making it easier to stay consistent. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a simple and intuitive interface for quick access to your daily tasks. Boost Productivity: Stay productive and focused with custom daily plans tailored just for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Create Routine at every 6 days against Maelstrom's every 8 months. Maelstrom's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Maelstrom ships an update every 8 months, Create Routine every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maelstrom | Create Routine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Helm | Abdulsamet PALITCI |
In-app purchases
Maelstrom
No in-app purchases
Create Routine
No in-app purchases









