Comparison

Routine Tracker vs Stepwise Timer

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

Head to head
About

Routine Tracker

Features
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Routine Tracker is built for people who do not need another planner. It is a focused routine runner that helps turn planned routines into completed actions. ▸ CORE ROUTINE FLOW Build repeatable routines for the parts of life that benefit from structure. • Morning and evening routines — create repeatable resets without decision fatigue • Wellness and medication check-ins — keep important recurring steps visible • Work-start and study flows — reduce friction when it is time to begin • ADHD-friendly structure — use a calmer, clearer flow that is easy to restart ▸ GUIDED EXECUTION Run routines with a calmer, more reliable experience. • One current step at a time — stay focused on what to do next • Optional step timers — add countdowns only where they help • Done, Skip, Pause, and Snooze — recover from interruptions without losing the flow • Progress tracking — review completion without guilt-heavy streak pressure ▸ IOS TOOLS THAT KEEP YOU ON TRACK Stay connected to your routine throughout the day. • Scheduled routine reminders — get nudges when it is time to start • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets — launch and review routines quickly • Live Activities — keep active routine progress visible • History and insights — review completion details, timing, and consistency ▸ PRICING FREE: • Up to 3 active routines • Up to 10 steps per routine • 14 days of history • Small widget access PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Routine Tracker Pro is available with the following subscription options: Premium Monthly: $4.99/month Premium Annual: $24.99/year (Save 58%) — includes 7-day free trial Payment will be 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. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://routinetracker.bulpara.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://routinetracker.bulpara.com/privacy ▸ WHY PEOPLE USE ROUTINE TRACKER Whether you are trying to start the day better, shut down cleanly at night, or make recurring tasks easier to follow, Routine Tracker keeps the experience focused on finishing the routine in front of you. --- Questions? support@bulpara.com

About

Stepwise Timer

Features
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Chain a few timed steps into a "sequence", press play, and Stepwise walks you through it — one step at a time. Each step counts down on its own. When it ends, the next one starts automatically with a sound and a spoken announcement of what's coming up. You never have to look at your phone mid-routine. ■ Made for · Morning routines: stretch, meditate, write down today's three things · Focus work: Pomodoro, with automatic repeat rounds · Workouts and stretching: one set after another, no stopwatch fiddling · Cooking and pour-over coffee: bloom, pour, brew · Winding down: breathe, stretch, lights out ■ What it does · Sequence timing: set a duration per step; auto-advance or wait for your confirmation · Spoken announcements: hear the next step's name, eyes closed · Adjust while running: skip, go back, restart a step, or add +1 minute · Repeat rounds: run the whole sequence a few more times automatically · Finish signal: end the last step with a chime or your own spoken message · Live Activity: see the countdown on the Lock Screen, pause or continue right there · Home Screen widget: start a specific sequence with one tap · Usage stats: a diary of every run, with a 7-day rhythm chart, a calendar and streaks · Folders: keep your sequences organized · Share: import via QR code, or export CSV as a backup · Design with AI: paste the prompt from our support page into your favorite AI, then import the CSV it creates · Fully offline: no account, no ads, no data collection ■ Free vs Premium The free version includes every feature above, with up to 5 sequences and the last 30 days of stats. Premium unlocks unlimited sequences and your full stats history (records are always kept — upgrading brings them all back). ■ Premium subscription · Monthly or yearly plan (price shown on the purchase screen) · First month free for new subscribers; billing starts automatically when the trial ends · Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends · Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase · Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions · Terms of Use (EULA): https://jacobhung.com/stepwisetimer/privacy/ · Privacy Policy: https://jacobhung.com/stepwisetimer/privacy/

Screenshots

Routine Tracker4 screens
Stepwise Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stepwise Timer at none against Routine Tracker's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Routine Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stepwise Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Routine Tracker versus Stepwise Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutine TrackerStepwise Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETIWei Chen Hung

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Routine Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Routine Tracker Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Routine Tracker Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Stepwise Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Stepwise Timer Premium1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Stepwise Timer Premium Yearly1 Month trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Routine Tracker free?
Routine Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stepwise Timer free?
Stepwise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Routine Tracker or Stepwise Timer have ads?
Routine Tracker shows ads; Stepwise Timer does not.

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