DeetFlow vs Rutin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DeetFlow
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DeetFlow Focus Timer is a productivity tool that helps you finish your tasks without distractions. This app is your personal focus loopβdesigned to make showing up feel rewarding. Instead of relying on willpower alone, it turns deep work into a game you actually want to play. You pick a task, start a timed session, and focus. When the timer ends, you earn points. Those points unlock rewards. Over time, your effort becomes visible, measurable, and motivating.
Rutin
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"When do I actually need to start getting ready?" That's the question Rutin answers. Tell it when you need to be ready, add what you need to do, and Rutin works backward to the minute, so you always know the exact moment to begin. It works for anything you get ready for: Getting ready for a night out, a date, or an event, hair, makeup, and outfit included Leaving for work or school on time Making a train, flight, or bus you can't afford to miss Getting the whole family out the door Being on time for the gym, an appointment, or a dinner reservation Even a wind-down routine that gets you to bed when you meant to Keep a separate routine for each occasion, and reach for the right one whenever you need it. Here's how it works. Build a routine once and pick your "ready by" time. Add your steps and roughly how long each one takes, with icons and colors so a single glance tells you where you are. Rutin counts backward from your deadline and shows you when to start. Press go and it runs alongside you: the step you're on, a live countdown, and whether you're still on pace to make it. Falling behind? It happens. Rutin gently suggests where to make up the time, like trimming a step or skipping something optional. It stays honest about what's realistic and never pretends you can do the impossible. A few more things people love: Focus mode clears everything away and shows just the step in front of you. Live Activities keep your countdown on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Widgets and friendly reminders nudge you the moment it's time to begin. Over time, Rutin notices when a step always runs long or short and offers to adjust it for you. No tracking. No Login. Everything stays on your device. Whatever you're getting ready for, Rutin tells you when to start, so you make it on time without the scramble.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeetFlow at none against Rutin's 1. DeetFlow also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Rutin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeetFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.
DeetFlow ships an update fortnightly, Rutin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DeetFlow | Rutin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Priscilla Sarpomaa | Emilia Elgfors |
In-app purchases
DeetFlow
No in-app purchases
Rutin
- Rutin Pro$9.99









