Comparison

FlowRoutine vs SoftMaxx

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

Head to head
About

FlowRoutine

This app guides you through daily habits with timed steps and progress tracking. It helps build routines for mornings, focus sprints, workouts, or bedtime, turning them into simple sequences you can follow automatically. Thousands are using it to build better habits.

Highlights
  • Guided routines with timed steps
  • AI Routine Builder
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Weekly planning and scheduling
  • Streaks and progress insights
  • 150+ routine templates
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Build a morning routine you'll actually stick to. FlowRoutine guides you step-by-step through every habit — with timers, progress tracking, and "Up Next" prompts so you never lose momentum. Whether you're building a 5 AM morning routine, an ADHD-friendly focus sprint, a workout flow, or a calming bedtime ritual — FlowRoutine turns it into a simple sequence you can follow on autopilot. Join thousands building better habits, one flow at a time. WHY FLOWROUTINE? Unlike basic habit trackers, FlowRoutine actually GUIDES you through each routine — step by step, with timers and transitions. It's like having a personal coach for your daily habits. - Guided Routines — Start a flow and follow timed steps with progress bars and "Up Next" prompts - AI Routine Builder — Describe what you want ("calming bedtime wind-down" or "ADHD focus sprint") and get a ready-to-run routine in seconds - Live Activities + Dynamic Island — See your current step without unlocking your phone - Widgets — Home Screen + Lock Screen widgets to start faster - Weekly Planning — Schedule routines, set repeats, build your ideal week - Streaks & Insights — Weekly goals, momentum tracking, and visible progress - 150+ Templates — Morning routine, focus timer, study sprint, fitness, sleep, self-care, and more MADE FOR REAL LIFE FlowRoutine is built for students, creators, busy professionals, and anyone who needs structure without friction — especially if you have ADHD or struggle with consistency. "I've tried every habit app. FlowRoutine is the first one that actually tells me what to do next." — Beta tester FREE TO START - Create up to 3 custom routines - Access 150+ starter templates - Basic widgets and Live Activities - Unlimited routine runs FLOWROUTINE PRO Unlock the full experience: - Unlimited routines and templates - AI Routine Builder - Advanced scheduling and reminders - Priority support Start your free 3-day trial of FlowRoutine Pro today. Your morning self will thank you. Privacy Policy: https://flowroutine.club/privacy Terms of Use: https://flowroutine.club/terms

About

SoftMaxx

Track your beauty and self-care routines with personalized reminders for everything from skincare to haircuts. Organize daily steps into morning and night routines, and monitor your progress with photo comparisons. This app focuses on consistent self-care without judgment.

Highlights
  • Personalized beauty and self-care reminders
  • Daily skincare and grooming routines
  • Track haircuts, hair dye, and nail care
  • Progress photo comparisons
  • Customizable repeat cycles for care items
  • Full-body view of daily tasks
Features
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Haircut, hair dye, lashes, nails, skincare. "When did I last do this? When is it due next?" Answered for your whole body, in one app. SoftMaxx is a self care and wellness tracker with beauty reminders for your glow up. Give each care item its own repeat cycle and get a reminder right when it's due. Group your morning and night steps into routines. ■ SEE WHAT'S DUE TODAY • Your home screen shows today's care with a full-body view • Check it off and the next date fills in automatically • Daily skincare, weekly exfoliation, a haircut every six weeks, hair dye every two months: one list, each item on its own cycle ■ MORNING AND NIGHT ROUTINES • Bundle several steps into one routine, like "Night skincare" or "Morning grooming" • One reminder at the time you choose, not a pile of notifications • Switch between Care and Routines on the home screen to see them on a timeline • Check items off one by one, or all at once • Build a routine step by step: name, time, then the care items to include ■ ADD CARE ONE STEP AT A TIME • A short guide walks you through area, name, repeat and reminder • Pick from common care items: haircut, gray coverage, brow grooming, lash lift, nail care, hair removal, head spa, face mask, body lotion and more • Add one-off items too, like a salon appointment or a dermatologist visit ■ REMINDERS ON THE RIGHT DAY • Choose a time for each care item • Get reminded on the day, or 1, 3 or 7 days before ■ SEE THE DAYS YOU KEPT IT UP • Records: this month's count, your current streak and every week at a glance • Plan: a calendar of what's coming up, from your next salon visit to nail day • Stats: which areas you care for, how often, and what you spend ■ COMPARE YOUR PHOTOS • Save a before photo and progress photos for each area, and view them side by side • Photos stay on your device. No uploads, no sharing ■ NO SCORES. NO RATINGS. Unlike looksmax apps, SoftMaxx never rates your face or grades your skin. Being judged by someone else's standard makes a habit harder to keep. The only comparison here is you, last month. That's softmaxxing: calm, healthy self care at your own pace. ■ FIVE SIMPLE TABS Home, Plan, + (add), Photos and Records. Open the app and start with today's care. ■ WHO IS IT FOR? • Anyone starting a glow up who wants a habit that sticks • Skincare and beauty fans who want every routine in one place • Men building a grooming routine: haircut, brows, beard, nose hair • Anyone who keeps forgetting when they last went to the salon ■ FAQ Q. Where do I start? A. Add two or three daily items. Cleanser, SPF and sleep are plenty. Q. Is it for men too? A. Yes. No area is split by gender. Q. Can anyone see my photos? A. No. They're stored only on your device. ■ FREE PLAN • Up to 5 care items at a time and 5 photos a month • 1 routine • Reminders, records and the last 31 days on the calendar • Ads are shown ■ SOFTMAXX PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION) • Unlimited care items and photos • More routines, plus set weekdays • Up to 5 before photos per area • Full calendar history, yearly stats and rankings • No ads SoftMaxx: all your self care in one app. Start your glow up today.

Screenshots

FlowRoutine4 screens
SoftMaxx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SoftMaxx at weekly against FlowRoutine's every 3 weeks. SoftMaxx also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FlowRoutine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SoftMaxx sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FlowRoutine against 5.0 for SoftMaxx. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlowRoutine ships an update every 3 weeks, SoftMaxx weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FlowRoutine versus SoftMaxx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowRoutineSoftMaxx
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiddesh Patiltsyk-app

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlowRoutine

Subscriptions2
  • FlowRoutine Pro (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • FlowRoutine Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

SoftMaxx

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • Premium (Lifetime)$5.99

Questions

Is FlowRoutine free?
FlowRoutine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoftMaxx free?
SoftMaxx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlowRoutine or SoftMaxx?
FlowRoutine and SoftMaxx are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do FlowRoutine or SoftMaxx have ads?
Both FlowRoutine and SoftMaxx show ads.
Which is updated more often, FlowRoutine or SoftMaxx?
FlowRoutine ships an update every 3 weeks, and SoftMaxx weekly. Most recently, FlowRoutine was updated on October 31, 2026 and SoftMaxx on November 9, 2026.

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