Timed Tasks vs Routune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timed Tasks
This app helps you prepare for important dates by creating countdowns for events and deadlines. You can break down large goals into manageable task lists and track your progress as each event approaches. It's designed to be simple, private, and focused for efficient organization.
- Event and deadline countdowns
- Task lists for each event
- Progress tracking
- Repeatable tasks for routines
- Simple and private design
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Timed Tasks helps you prepare for important dates by turning every event, deadline, trip, exam, or goal into a countdown with its own task list. Create an event, add what needs to get done, and track your progress as the date gets closer. Why Timed Tasks? 1. See how much time is left before each event 2. Break big deadlines into simple tasks 3. Track progress as you complete each step 4. Keep event checklists organized in one place 5. Create repeatable tasks for recurring routines Features Countdowns for Events & Deadlines Create countdowns for upcoming events, due dates, goals, and important moments. Task Lists for Each Event Add tasks to every countdown so you know exactly what needs to be done before the date arrives. Progress Tracking Check off tasks and see your progress at a glance. Repeatable Tasks Create recurring tasks for routines, habits, and repeated preparation steps. Simple, Private, and Focused Timed Tasks is built to be lightweight and easy to use, with no data collected.
Routune
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Routune brings routines, deadline tasks, and special dates together in one calm daily view. WHAT MATTERS TODAY • See routines, deadlines, and special dates at a glance • Mark progress with quick, satisfying controls • Keep upcoming work visible without turning your day into a crowded list A CALENDAR DESIGNED FOR CONTEXT • Follow deadline ranges across the month • Spot special dates and regional holidays • Use lunar dates for birthdays and events when relevant to your region BUILD A RHYTHM • Organize fixed routines by time of day • Search and filter larger lists • Review trends and a completion calendar without gamified pressure WIDGETS AND REMINDERS • View important events and deadlines from the Home Screen • Schedule local reminders for routines and one-off tasks PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your routines, dates, and completion history stay on your device. Routune has no account system and no ads. Routune is free to get started. Routune Pro is available as an optional monthly, annual, or lifetime in-app purchase for unlimited fixed routines, deadline tasks, and special dates, plus advanced recurrence and reminder options. Purchases are managed by Apple and can be restored in Settings. TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hamerbyh.github.io/routune-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Routune at every 4 days against Timed Tasks's every 2 months. Routune also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Timed Tasks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Routune sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Timed Tasks ships an update every 2 months, Routune every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timed Tasks | Routune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JIM UBONG SOLOMON | 泳浩 鲍 |
In-app purchases
Timed Tasks
- Full Access$2.99
Routune
- Routune Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Routune Pro Annual$19.991 Year
- Routune Pro Lifetime$49.99









