Comparison

Routine Tracker vs NextStep

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

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NextStep

Features
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Keep your next step in view. NextStep helps you move through everyday routines on iPhone and Apple Watch. Break getting ready, packing your bag or winding down into clear steps, then follow one step at a time with your finish-by time in view. YOU DECIDE WHEN A STEP IS DONE Set an estimate for each step and tap Done when you finish. Reaching zero never moves you on automatically. Pause, add step time, skip a step or end a routine when your plans change. Pausing or adding step time keeps your chosen deadline fixed, so you can see the effect on your plan. MAKE A ROUTINE YOUR OWN Create routines with up to 30 steps, optional steps, short notes and a finish-by time. Start from a sample or build your own. Reorder, duplicate and archive routines. Set optional recurring reminders separately from your finish-by time; a reminder never starts a routine for you. USE YOUR PHONE OR YOUR WATCH Start and follow a routine on either device. Saved routines can run on Apple Watch while disconnected from iPhone. When paired devices connect, they exchange routine and session updates. Each run stays with the device that started it, and the other device shows its saved progress. A QUICK LOOK WHEN YOU NEED IT Widgets and Watch complications offer a glance at your saved routine or current progress. Optional iPhone Live Activities show routines started on iPhone. Alerts depend on permission, Focus and system delivery; open NextStep to act on a step. LEARN FROM YOUR OWN ROUTINES Review completed and ended routines. After enough qualifying sessions, local duration suggestions can help you adjust future estimates. You choose which changes to apply. START FREE Save two non-archived routines and start them as often as you like. Free includes routine editing, reminders, essential widgets, the most recent seven days of history, local estimate suggestions and data export/import. Try a 45-second demo without creating a history entry. OPTIONAL NEXTSTEP PRO Pro adds more saved routines, full retained history views, detailed planned-versus-actual time comparisons and additional authored routine programs. Preview every program for free. Choose a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices and billing periods appear before purchase. If Pro ends, all your existing routines remain available to view, edit and run. Your retained data stays exportable. NextStep never presents a paywall during an active routine. YOUR ROUTINES STAY YOURS No NextStep account, advertising or external AI service. Routines and history are stored on your devices. Export files when you choose to share or back up your data. Apple handles purchases with your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled in Apple Account settings. Lifetime does not cancel an existing subscription; manage that subscription separately. Privacy: https://mubaraklabs.com/privacy/nextstep/ Terms: https://mubaraklabs.com/terms/nextstep/ License: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Routine Tracker4 screens
NextStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NextStep 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 NextStep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Routine Tracker versus NextStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutine TrackerNextStep
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETIMubarak Almahmeed

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Routine Tracker

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

NextStep

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

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

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