Comparison

RoutineGuide vs Next Step

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

Head to head
About

RoutineGuide

Features
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Your brain works differently β€” your routine app should too. RoutineGuide is the simple, ADHD-friendly routine tracker designed for neurodivergent minds, overthinkers, and anyone who feels overwhelmed by their day. Build micro habits, stack them into routines, and let visual timers guide you through β€” one small step at a time. Inspired by the science of habit stacking and making habits stupidly small, RoutineGuide removes the friction so you can just start. DESIGNED FOR HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS β€’ Simple, visual interface β€” no clutter, no overwhelm β€’ Flexible task timers so you move at your own pace β€’ Morning, afternoon, and evening routine slots β€’ Personalize with icons, colors, and your favorite music β€’ Set open-ended durations for tasks that don't need a clock BUILD HABITS THAT ACTUALLY STICK β€’ Start with micro habits and grow from there β€’ Stack tasks into routines that flow naturally β€’ Follow your streaks and build momentum β€’ Log completions with personal notes β€’ View your stats, history, and insights STAY ACCOUNTABLE WITH FRIENDS β€’ Connect with friends and share your journey β€’ See completed routines in your activity feed β€’ React and comment on each other's progress β€’ Discover and import community routine templates SEAMLESS ACROSS YOUR LIFE β€’ Home screen widgets for quick access β€’ Apple Watch app for on-the-go tracking β€’ Siri integration β€” start routines hands-free β€’ iCloud sync across all your devices β€’ Smart notifications to keep you on track β€’ Live Activities show your current routine progress Whether you're managing ADHD, building a morning routine, or just trying to bring more structure to your day β€” RoutineGuide keeps it simple so you can stay consistent. Download now and start small. That's the whole point. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Next Step

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Next Step is a simple timer designed for workflows with multiple stages. Create schedules made of timed steps and run them automatically from start to finish. Perfect for: β€’ Sourdough baking and cooking workflows β€’ Workout routines and interval training β€’ Poker tournaments and blind levels β€’ Study sessions and focus blocks β€’ Any process with multiple timed steps Key features: β€’ Sequential timers that run step-by-step β€’ Custom schedules you can create and reuse β€’ Hold steps that wait for you before advancing β€’ Clear notifications when each step finishes β€’ Simple interface designed to stay out of your way Run your process once, or save schedules you can reuse anytime. Next Step keeps track of what’s happening now β€” and what’s coming next.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: RoutineGuide at 4 against Next Step's β€”. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. RoutineGuide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Next Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
RoutineGuide versus Next Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutineGuideNext Step
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJostein DyrsethAnthony Cuccia

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RoutineGuide

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$59.99
1 purchases

Next Step

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$3.99

Questions

Is RoutineGuide free?
RoutineGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Next Step free?
Next Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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