Day Counter vs Routine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Day Counter
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Count your days and trace your past! - Privacy Policy https://yukimiyamoto-project.github.io/app-legal/privacy.html - Terms of Service https://yukimiyamoto-project.github.io/app-legal/terms.html
Routine
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Your skincare, supplements and self-care, finally organized. Care Routine tells you exactly what to use today. No more guessing whether you did your retinol last night or which days you take your supplements. Add your products once, set how often you use each one, and open the app to a clear list of what to do today. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Today, at a glance Open the app and see exactly what to use right now, split into morning and night. Check things off as you go and watch your progress fill up. Set any schedule Daily, a few times a week, or specific days only. Pick the exact days yourself or just say "2x a week" and let the app space them out for you. Organized by category Group everything by Face, Hair, Body, Supplements and more. Your whole routine in one clean view. Build your streak Stay consistent and watch your streak grow. See your perfect days on a calendar and track how steady you've been all month. Your data stays yours Everything is stored privately on your device. No account, no sign up, no cloud. Back up or move your data anytime with a single file. PERFECT FOR Skincare routines (vitamin C, retinol, niacinamide, sunscreen and more) Hair care (minoxidil, oils, treatments, wash days) Daily vitamins and supplements Medication and treatment reminders Anyone building better self-care habits Simple to set up. Satisfying to use. Open it every day and never forget a step again. Download Care Routine and take the guesswork out of looking after yourself. Legal Terms of Use EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-38214187e8488067b1ccd41b2fc3e718
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Routine at none against Day Counter's 1. Routine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Day Counter's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Day Counter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Routine asks for nothing beyond the download.
Day Counter ships an update weekly, Routine monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Day Counter | Routine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yuki Miyamoto | Monish Meher |
In-app purchases
Day Counter
- Pro$2.991 Month
Routine
No in-app purchases









