Routine+ vs Bantam AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Routine+
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A simple task management app 1. Add tasks you want to stick with long-term 2. Pick a few each day and turn them into your plan
Bantam AI
Integrate powerful AI models directly into your messaging conversations. Generate text, create and edit images, and get real-time web-based answers without leaving your chat. Access multiple AI models for diverse tasks.
- AI models in iMessage
- Text generation
- Image generation
- Image analysis and editing
- Real-time web search
- Cited sources
- Rich message cards
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Open any conversation in iMessage, tap the Bantam AI extension, ask a question or describe an image, and send the result straight into the chat. It's that simple. --- CHOOSE FROM 7 AI MODELS Text Generation: • Claude — Thoughtful, detailed responses • GPT — Versatile and capable for everyday questions • Gemini — Google's powerful and capable AI • Perplexity — Research-focused with expert web search • Grok — Real-time insights sourced from X (Twitter) Image Generation: • GPT Image — Create stunning visuals from a text description • Gemini Image — Expressive, AI-generated artwork on demand --- REAL-TIME WEB SEARCH Every text model is connected to the web. Get current, accurate answers — not just what the model knew months ago. CITED SOURCES See exactly where answers came from. Each citation includes a URL so you can verify the information for yourself. GENERATE & SEND IMAGES Describe what you want to see, pick your image model, and send AI-generated images directly in your conversation. Add text for captioning or meme creation. ANALYZE & EDIT IMAGES Attach any photo to your request and let AI do more with it. Ask text models to describe, analyze, or answer questions about an image. Or pass it to an image model to edit it, swap styles, change backgrounds, add elements, and more — all without leaving iMessage. RICH MESSAGE CARDS Responses appear as clean, tappable cards inside the chat thread — with the model name, response preview, and source count displayed right inline. OPTIONAL ACCESS TO LOCATION Allow Bantam to use your location for questions like 'best restaurants near me' or 'weather today' — giving you answers tailored to where you are. --- FREE Get 50 free requests every day across all supported image and text models. Limits refresh every 24 hours. No payment info required. GO UNLIMITED WITH PRO Upgrade to Bantam AI Pro for $4.99/month: • Unlimited requests every day • Unlimited image generation • Support independent development --- Stop switching between apps. Bring AI into the conversation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Routine+ at none against Bantam AI's 1. Routine+ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. Bantam AI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Routine+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Routine+ | Bantam AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Zekai Weng | Daniel O'Laughlin |
In-app purchases
Routine+
No in-app purchases
Bantam AI
- Bantam Pro$4.991 Month
