Comparison

RoutineGuide vs Pour

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

Head to head
About

RoutineGuide

Features
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Your brain works differently — 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 — 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 • Simple, visual interface — no clutter, no overwhelm • Flexible task timers so you move at your own pace • Morning, afternoon, and evening routine slots • Personalize with icons, colors, and your favorite music • Set open-ended durations for tasks that don't need a clock BUILD HABITS THAT ACTUALLY STICK • Start with micro habits and grow from there • Stack tasks into routines that flow naturally • Follow your streaks and build momentum • Log completions with personal notes • View your stats, history, and insights STAY ACCOUNTABLE WITH FRIENDS • Connect with friends and share your journey • See completed routines in your activity feed • React and comment on each other's progress • Discover and import community routine templates SEAMLESS ACROSS YOUR LIFE • Home screen widgets for quick access • Apple Watch app for on-the-go tracking • Siri integration — start routines hands-free • iCloud sync across all your devices • Smart notifications to keep you on track • 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 — 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

Pour

Features
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Pour turns your routines into something you can press play on. Pick a routine, tap it, and the whole screen fills with liquid — water, honey, sand, or mercury — that drains as each step elapses. Full means the step just started; empty means it's done. Time you can see, built for time blindness. Pour is designed for ADHD brains. Starting is the hard part, so Pour keeps it to two taps: open the app, tap a routine, and you're pouring. No setup screens in the way, no confirmations, no judgment when plans change. PRESS PLAY ON A ROUTINE • Build routines from simple steps, each with its own duration • Four templates ready on first launch: Morning, Get Out the Door, Reset Sprint, and Wind-down • Reorder, reschedule, and reshape them any time — everything autosaves TIME YOU CAN SEE • A liquid timer fills the screen and drains in real time • Huge, steady numerals that never jump around • Gentle chimes and soft haptics mark each step change • Pause, skip, or add two minutes — skipping is always allowed KEEPS POURING WHEN YOU LOOK AWAY • Live Activity and Dynamic Island show the current step on your Lock Screen • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets start a routine in one tap • Optional scheduled invitations — we'll only nudge when you ask us to NO STREAKS, NO SHAME • History shows the times you showed up — never the days in between • Ending early still counts; Pour says so • No chains, no scores, no guilt — ever PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Everything stays on your phone • No account, no tracking, no analytics POUR PRO (optional) • Unlimited routines and all four materials • Chime packs, History insights, and alternate app icons • Monthly, yearly (with a 14-day free trial), or a one-time lifetime purchase — Family Sharing included on lifetime Pour is a visual timer and routine player. It makes time visible and routines easier to start — nothing more, nothing less. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aphelionengineering.com.au/pour/privacy/

Screenshots

RoutineGuide4 screens
Pour4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: RoutineGuide at 4 against Pour's 1. RoutineGuide also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. RoutineGuide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pour sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
RoutineGuide versus Pour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutineGuidePour
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJostein DyrsethAphelion Engineering Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RoutineGuide

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

Pour

Subscriptions2
  • Pour Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pour Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pour Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

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

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