Comparison

Sequence vs Routina

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

Head to head
About

Sequence

Features
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Build consistent habits with Sequence, an animated checklist that walks you through your own routines, workouts, musical practices, study sessions, meetings, or anything you can dream of. Designed to help you stick with it! Allow for the variables in life: It’s difficult to stick to routines in the midst of our chaotic lives. So when you run a sequence, you chose between three levels: the essential, moderate, and ambitious versions of your routine to account for the time or energy you have. Repeating the essential steps of a sequence builds the muscles to keep you on track, and makes sure you’re achieving the necessities. Structure without stress: Each step in a sequence only completes when you say it’s done, with customizable nudges to keep you on track without feeling like you need to beat the clock. No streaks: Focus on the day ahead without being shamed for missed days. No unnecessary data or bells and whistles to distract you while you’re trying to build a habit. Built for everyone: Designed by and for people with ADHD, but flexibile enough to help anyone who wants to do more with less time. And it fully supports VoiceOver and other accessibility features, so nobody is left out. I’m an independent developer and I’ve created Sequence to fill a real need in my own life. My priority is providing a useful and easy to use product, rather than price gouging and upselling. That means no tracking, no ads, and no AI. I don’t want your data, so Sequence doesn’t collect it. Features: - No ads, even in the free version - Optional voice notifications to speak each step of your routine out loud - Assign each step a level to allow your routine to fit into the time you actually have - Freely customziable push notifications to keep you on track - Assign an emoji to each step to quickly identify it at a glance - Simple and calm design that feels at home on iOS - 7 different timer styles, from whimiscal to minimal - Schedule your sequences to start at or end by a certain time, and get reminded when it’s time to start - Import and export your sequences to a plaintext format at any time - Full support for VoiceOver and other accessibilty features - Create unlimited sequences* - Choose from 16 themes and 37 different app icons* *Requires Sequence Unlimited purchase Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://sequenceapp.net/privacy

About

Routina

This app helps you build consistent daily habits and routines, even on challenging days. It offers tools for planning, focus sessions, and progress tracking, designed to reduce overwhelm and encourage steady improvement.

Highlights
  • Routine Planner with timeline
  • Habit Tracker with micro-steps
  • Task List with subtasks
  • Deep Focus Timer
  • Smart Reminders
  • Mood Tracker & Streaks
  • Progress Analytics
Features
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Finally, a habit tracker and routine planner that works on bad days too. Build habits, plan your day, run focus sessions, and keep streaks — even when you slip. Made for ADHD brains, students, working parents, and anyone tired of "perfect" productivity apps. Routina helps you create routines, organize tasks, start focus sessions, track your mood, and build streaks with a system that keeps you consistent without the overwhelm. Whether you want to improve your mornings, beat procrastination, stay on top of daily tasks, or take back control of your time — Routina turns intention into action. HOW IT WORKS 1. Build your routine — Add steps for mornings, evenings, work, fitness, or self-care 2. Follow your day — Use the timeline, focus timer, and reminders to stay on track 3. See your progress — Track streaks, mood, and completion rates to keep improving WHY ROUTINA WORKS Simple enough for low-energy days Build routines and task lists that still feel doable when motivation dips. Designed for consistency, not guilt Get back on track quickly instead of feeling like you've fallen behind. Built around how your day actually flows Use routines, reminders, focus sessions, and quick check-ins to create a system that fits your real schedule. FEATURES - Routine Planner See your routines in a clear timeline so your day feels structured, calm, and easy to follow. - Habit Tracker & Micro-Steps Create routines for mornings, nights, study, work, fitness, or self-care — then break each one into simple actions you can start right away. - Task List & Subtasks Organize what matters, split larger tasks into smaller steps, and stop losing track of the details. - Deep Focus Timer Start focused work sessions with a built-in timer to stay present and finish what you started. - Smart Reminders Set reminder times that fit your day and get gentle nudges to come back to your routines. - Mood Tracker & Streaks Track how you feel, log your progress, and build momentum with streaks that keep you engaged. - Progress Analytics See your completion rate, focus progress, mood patterns, and routine momentum to understand what works for you. - Discover New Routines Explore routines for different goals and lifestyles, then save the ones that match your needs. - Home Screen Widgets View your routines, tasks, countdowns, and streak progress right from your home screen. - Works Offline Your routines stay available whenever you need them. ROUTINA PRO Upgrade to Routina Pro for more tools to support long-term consistency: - Unlimited Routines Create as many routines as you need for work, health, focus, and personal growth. - Advanced Analytics Go deeper with richer insights into your progress, patterns, and habits over time. - Cloud Sync Keep your data available across all your devices. - Ad-Free Experience Stay focused with a cleaner, distraction-free experience. Real progress doesn't come from perfection. It comes from showing up, adjusting, and starting again. Download Routina and build a routine that works for your life. Subscription required for full access. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/routina-leagal/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/routina-leagal/home End User License Agreement (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/routina-leagal/eula

Screenshots

Sequence4 screens
Routina4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sequence at none against Routina's shown. Routina's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, 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. Sequence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month and Routina sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sequence versus Routina: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequenceRoutina
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB116 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDetinu Industries LLCAymene Mazouzi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sequence

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited (Monthly)7 Days trial$5.001 Month
  • Unlimited (Yearly)14 Days trial$20.001 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited (Lifetime)$100.00
3 purchases

Routina

Subscriptions3
  • Routina Premium$6.991 Month
  • Routina Premium$14.993 Months
  • Routina Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Sequence free?
Sequence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routina free?
Routina is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sequence or Routina have ads?
Routina shows ads; Sequence does not.

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