Maelstrom vs Routine Ranger
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.
Routine Ranger
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Routine Ranger helps you build and maintain positive daily routines so you can become the best version of yourself. Create routines for habits you want to practice regularly, track your progress over time, and stay motivated with simple reminders and insights. Routine Ranger makes it easy to stay consistent and stop forgetting the routines that matter most to you. Whether you want to improve productivity, health, or personal growth, Routine Ranger helps you stay focused and motivated every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Routine Ranger at 13.0 against Maelstrom's 15.1. 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.
| Parameter | Maelstrom | Routine Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Helm | Handler Consulting |
In-app purchases
Maelstrom
No in-app purchases
Routine Ranger
No in-app purchases









