RoutineGuide vs Pour
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
RoutineGuide
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Your brain works differently ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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/
Pour
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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 ā water, honey, sand, or mercury ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā we'll only nudge when you ask us to NO STREAKS, NO SHAME ⢠History shows the times you showed up ā never the days in between ⢠Ending early still counts; Pour says so ⢠No chains, no scores, no guilt ā 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 ā Family Sharing included on lifetime Pour is a visual timer and routine player. It makes time visible and routines easier to start ā 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | RoutineGuide | Pour |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jostein Dyrseth | Aphelion Engineering Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
RoutineGuide
- Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
- Annual Pro$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$59.99
Pour
- Pour Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pour Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Pour Pro Lifetime$44.99









