Comparison

Rotinely vs Unloop

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

Head to head
About

Rotinely

Features
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Your brain works differently. Your routine app should too. Rotinely turns overwhelming routines into simple, one-step-at-a-time flows. No more forgetting steps, losing track of time, or getting stuck deciding what to do next. Just start, follow the timer, and finish feeling accomplished. BUILT FOR FOCUS-CHALLENGED MINDS We get itβ€”starting is hard, staying on track is harder, and finishing feels impossible some days. Rotinely removes the mental load by giving you exactly one thing to focus on at a time, with clear timers that keep you moving without pressure. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Create routines with timed steps (morning routine, workout, study session, wind-down) β€’ Hit start and follow alongβ€”one step at a time β€’ Big, clear countdown timers show exactly how long you have β€’ Gentle overtime mode if you need a bit more time (no shame, no stress) β€’ Get notified when it's time to move to the next step FEATURES THAT ACTUALLY HELP β†’ Live Activity & Dynamic Island: Your timer stays visible even when you switch apps β†’ Step-by-step guidance: No decision fatigueβ€”just follow the flow β†’ Templates: Start with pre-built routines for morning, focus, exercise, and more β†’ Statistics: See your streaks and completion rates to build momentum β†’ Siri Shortcuts: Say "Start my morning routine" and go β†’ Daily reminders: Gentle nudges at the times you choose β†’ iCloud sync: Your routines on all your devices PERFECT FOR β€’ Morning routines that actually happen β€’ Pomodoro-style work and study sessions β€’ Exercise and stretching flows β€’ Evening wind-down rituals β€’ Any multi-step task you keep putting off WHY ROTINELY? Most productivity apps assume you can remember what to do and manage your own time. Rotinely assumes you can'tβ€”and that's okay. We handle the structure so you can just show up and do the thing. Start free with 3 routines. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited routines, all templates, full statistics history, iCloud sync, and Siri Shortcuts. Your routine is waiting. Let's go. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Unloop

Features
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Your brain works differently. That's your superpower. Unloop is designed for the ADHD brain β€” not against it. No guilt. No red alerts. No punishment for bad days. What makes Unloop different: β€’ Brain Dump β€” capture every thought before it disappears β€’ Energy-based tasks β€” see only what matches your energy right now β€’ Focus timer β€” with ambient sounds to help you lock in β€’ Habit tracking β€” with streak protection for bad days β€’ Mood check-ins β€” understand your patterns over time β€’ Freeze Mode β€” permission to rest without losing progress β€’ Smart Rollover β€” missed tasks carry forward gently Free plan includes: β€’ 5 tasks per day β€’ 10 brain dump slots β€’ 3 habits β€’ 25-minute focus timer β€’ Daily mood check-in Unloop Pro unlocks: β€’ Unlimited everything β€’ Focus sounds (rain, lo-fi, white noise) β€’ Smart rollover β€” missed tasks reappear tomorrow β€’ Freeze Mode β€” rest days without breaking streaks β€’ Weekly report β€” see your patterns β€’ 5 custom themes β€’ Zero ads Your brain deserves better tools. Subscription Terms: Unloop Pro is available as a weekly ($4.99/week) or yearly ($29.99/year) auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://snowymr6.github.io/unloop-privacy/

Screenshots

Rotinely4 screens
Unloop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rotinely at none against Unloop's shown. Unloop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Rotinely sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Unloop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rotinely ships an update monthly, Unloop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Rotinely versus Unloop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRotinelyUnloop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAMAN SANCHENKAOthmane Zaidy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rotinely

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Unloop

Subscriptions2
  • Unloop Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unloop Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Rotinely free?
Rotinely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unloop free?
Unloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rotinely or Unloop have ads?
Unloop shows ads; Rotinely does not.
Which is updated more often, Rotinely or Unloop?
Rotinely ships an update monthly, and Unloop every 2 days. Most recently, Rotinely was updated on October 9, 2026 and Unloop on October 15, 2026.

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