Comparison

Create Routine vs Dot Timer | Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Create Routine

Features
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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.

About

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

Features
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A timer app that visualizes time with dots. See your remaining time at a glance! As the dots disappear at a steady pace, you’ll intuitively feel the "density" of time. Whether you want to deeply focus, track your work, or simply mind your time—give Dot Timer a try. 【Simple to Use】 Set your time (from 1 minute to 1 hour 59 minutes). Just press start. Focus on your task as you watch the dots slip away. 【Two Distinct Modes】 Light Mode: A calm, bright design. Perfect for deep-focus sessions. Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes, even in the dark. Ideal for night owls and late-night work. 【Key Features & Highlights】 Steady Pace: Dots disappear at a constant speed. The length of time is reflected by the "number" of dots. Intuitive Layout: Clean, grid-aligned dots visualize your remaining time instantly. Quick Re-use: Easily re-use your favorite timer settings from your history. Stay Notified: Receive a notification as soon as your timer finishes.

Screenshots

Create Routine3 screens
Dot Timer | Focus Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Dot Timer | Focus Timer at 3 against Create Routine's 1. Dot Timer | Focus Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Create Routine versus Dot Timer | Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreate RoutineDot Timer | Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdulsamet PALITCIHirasawa Masayuki

In-app purchases

None

Create Routine

No in-app purchases

None

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Create Routine free?
Create Routine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dot Timer | Focus Timer free?
Dot Timer | Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Create Routine or Dot Timer | Focus Timer have ads?
Neither Create Routine nor Dot Timer | Focus Timer shows ads.

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