Comparison

Routine vs Diary

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

Head to head
About

Routine

Features
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Routine is the ultimate tool to kickstart your day, build better habits, and stay productive! Designed to keep you on track, Routine combines a habit-building daily planner with a math alarm feature to ensure you never hit snooze and miss your goals. Whether you're looking to create new habits, manage daily tasks, or wake up on time, Routine is here to help. Features: Daily Routine Manager
Organize your day with task reminders, progress tracking, and personalized scheduling. Math Alarm to Stop Snoozing
Solve fun math problems to turn off the alarm. Say goodbye to oversleeping and hello to productive mornings! Customizable Alarms
Set alarms with flexible timings, recurring schedules, and even snooze options for premium users. Progress Tracking & Reports
Monitor your progress with task completion rates, detailed stats, and sleek visual reports to keep you motivated. Habit Builder
Stay consistent with your habits by using smart reminders and completion tracking. Why Choose Routine? Boost your productivity and stay consistent with new habits. Say goodbye to oversleeping with alarms that require mental engagement. Manage your daily tasks with an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Perfect for goal-setters, routine planners, and anyone looking for a productivity boost. Download Routine - Habit and Math Alarm today and take control of your mornings, tasks, and habits. Wake up, stay on track, and achieve your goals!

About

Diary

A private journaling app designed for reflection and personal growth. It offers a peaceful space to record daily thoughts, set simple goals, and reflect without pressure. A gentle cat companion is present throughout your journaling experience.

Highlights
  • Private journaling
  • Goal setting
  • Daily reflection
  • Cat companion
  • No pressure or streaks
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Diary – Hope Tree A quiet place to write, reflect, and grow — with a gentle cat by your side. Diary – Hope Tree is a simple, private growth diary for everyday life. There’s no pressure to be productive, positive, or consistent. Just a calm space to show up as you are. Write a few words about your day. Note a small step toward something you care about — even if it’s for tomorrow. Reflect honestly, even when things feel hard. Nothing more is required. A gentle way to grow Diary — write what happened today, even the ordinary things Hope — keep a simple goal you’re growing toward Reflection — a few honest words are enough Action — note a small step, past or future Tool - to support the hope No streaks. No scores. No pressure to “do better”. A quiet companion Your cat doesn’t guide, judge, or demand anything. It simply stays with you — day by day — as you write and grow at your own pace. Private by design Private — your entries are yours No ads Nothing is shared This is your personal space. Always. For people who... Want to keep a diary without feeling guilty Prefer honesty over positivity Need a calm place during busy or difficult times Care about privacy and simplicity If you want a quiet place to exist, reflect, and grow — Hope Tree is here. It is a space for reflection, intention-setting, and gentle daily practices. Private by design Your entries are yours No ads No subscription required Nothing is shared Your diary stays personal, simple, and calm.

Screenshots

Routine4 screens
Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Routine at 12.0 against Diary's 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Routine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Routine versus Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutineDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlham BalaqisKam Hung Cheung

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Routine

One-time1
  • Routine$9.99
1 purchases

Diary

One-time1
  • Hope Tree Companion Plus Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Routine free?
Routine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diary free?
Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Routine or Diary have ads?
Neither Routine nor Diary shows ads.

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