Routine Island vs Tickku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Routine Island
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Where small habits grow into an island of your own. Most habit apps fail you for one reason: they ask you to endure the same repetition, day after day. Routine Island is built differently. Every habit you complete builds a visible island that is yours alone β so consistency feels like growth, not grind. [A safe base to come back to] Everyone runs into days of burnout and low motivation. Routine Island is designed to be a safe base that holds you steady through them. Each small habit you finish makes your island a little more solid β and keeps you going. [Routine themes that move you to act] The first creation happens in your mind; the second happens in the real world. Turn who you want to become into a routine theme, broken down into steps small enough that you actually start. [Momentum that comes from doing it together] People are far more likely to keep a routine with others than alone. A promise to yourself is easy to break, but knowing someone is watching is a powerful nudge. Verify your routines alongside people working on the same habit, instead of pushing through it by yourself. [The mirroring effect of photo verification] Seeing others verify their routines does more than inspire imitation. Watching people who share your goal helps you mirror the behavior β and start defining yourself as someone who keeps their routines. That shift in identity is what makes a habit last. Questions or suggestions? We would love to hear from you. - Contact: routineisland1202@gmail.com - Feedback: https://tally.so/r/jao2M9
Tickku
Organize and manage multiple timers for routines like cooking, workouts, or focused work. Start timers simultaneously or sequentially, and receive reliable alerts. Features include lock screen progress and Apple Watch integration.
- Create timer groups
- Simultaneous timer mode
- Sequential timer mode
- Automatic routine repetition
- Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Live Activities
- Apple Watch control and synchronization
- Light, dark, and system appearances
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Multiple timers. One seamless flow. Tickku is a group timer designed for routines with multiple steps, including cooking, workouts, studying, and focused work. Organize timers into groups, start them all at once, or run them one after another in a set order. Key Features β’ Create groups with multiple timers β’ Start every timer together in Simultaneous Mode β’ Run timers one after another in Sequential Mode β’ Automatically repeat recurring routines β’ Receive reliable timer alerts powered by AlarmKit β’ Check progress on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities β’ View and control timers from Apple Watch β’ Keep timer status synchronized between iPhone and Apple Watch β’ Choose between light, dark, and system appearances Tickku PRO β’ Create more timer groups and timers β’ Back up and restore your data with iCloud β’ Unlock PRO-exclusive app icons Whether you are following a complex recipe, completing an interval workout, or balancing focus and break sessions, Tickku helps keep every step on schedule. Some features require a one-time Tickku PRO in-app purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Routine Island at 15.1 against Tickku's 26.1. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Routine Island | Tickku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 26.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seowon Choi | kkulumi |
In-app purchases
Routine Island
No in-app purchases
Tickku
No in-app purchases







