Comparison

Cinch vs RhythmKeep

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

Head to head
About

Cinch

Features
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Apple Reminders is reliable, private, and built right into your devices. For those who prefer a more visual, spacious approach, Cinch offers a calm alternative designed around intentional daily focus. Cinch is a clean, lightweight client built directly on top of your system's existing database. It brings an airy, timeline-based layout to the tools you already rely on, without forcing you to sign up for a new service or move your data. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Cinch doesn’t require an account or operate third-party servers for storing your tasks. Your reminders remain in Apple Reminders and sync through your personal iCloud account when iCloud synchronization is enabled. Changes made in Cinch remain available in Apple Reminders and through Siri. A CALM, SPACIOUS LAYOUT The interface is designed with generous spacing and simple typography to make your day easier to scan. • Visual Timelines: Your tasks are organized chronologically by day. If you need to postpone something, just drag and drop the item to a future date. • Integrated Dashboard: See your calendar events and reminders together in one place. Customize your view by pinning your most-used lists and adding a personal tagline for daily focus. PRACTICAL TOOLS • Natural Language Input: Type tasks naturally, like "Review project details every Tuesday at 10am." Cinch automatically schedules the task and keeps the title clean — no complicated menus. • Location Alerts: Receive an alert when you arrive at or leave a specific address, making location-based tasks useful at the right moment. • Simple Organization: Customize lists with color schemes and sort tasks by priority or due date. On Mac, global keyboard shortcuts let you quickly add tasks from anywhere. Enjoy the trusted, private Apple foundation you rely on every day, paired with a calm and distraction-free workspace. Note: Natural language input is currently supported in English. CINCH PRO Cinch is free to use with one custom list. Cinch Pro is an optional auto-renewing yearly subscription that unlocks unlimited custom lists, inline calendar events, labels (tags & contacts), location-based tasks, and custom theme accents. Cinch Pro supports Family Sharing. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. -- Privacy Policy: https://getcinch.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RhythmKeep

Manage recurring tasks and responsibilities with flexible scheduling and reminders. Track completions, view history, and get insights into your routines. Offers preset suggestions and widgets for easy access.

Highlights
  • Flexible recurring and one-time Loops
  • Calendar-based planning
  • Reminders and notifications
  • Completion history
  • Preset routine suggestions
  • Widgets for upcoming Loops
Features
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Make room for the habits that matter to you. RhythmKeep brings your daily routines, occasional responsibilities and one-time reminders into one clear view. TRACK PROGRESS YOUR WAY Check off a habit, count repetitions, record an amount, run a timer or work through a checklist. Keep partial progress, set flexible weekly targets or limits, and choose goals that fit your day. PLAN A REALISTIC ROUTINE Set repeating schedules and one-time reminders. See what is due in Today and plan ahead in Calendar. Search your personal habits from Today, including paused and archived entries. Give checklist steps their own reminder times when a routine happens throughout the day. Notifications require permission. SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY Send someone a copy to track independently, or invite them to track a shared habit. Choose individual check-ins or let one completion count for the group. Share check-ins, amounts, minutes and checklist progress. An iCloud account and internet are needed to invite people and transfer updates; offline changes wait on your device until iCloud confirms them. Personal notes and past private history stay private. START WITH AN IDEA Explore 130 presets across 13 categories, including focus, reading, journaling, household routines and more. Filter ideas by category or tracking style. Save a preset idea for later without creating a habit, then review and customize its schedule and goal when you are ready. SEE YOUR EFFORT OVER TIME Review your recent progress and completion history. Correct an accidental log or record progress you missed. RhythmKeep Pro adds detailed Rhythm reports, period comparisons and longer-term insights to help you notice patterns in your recorded activity. FREE AND PRO The free plan includes up to five current habits, the last seven days of Rhythm progress and data export. RhythmKeep Pro adds unlimited current habits, detailed Rhythm reviews and backup import. Paused habits count toward the free allowance; archived habits do not. Prices and available subscription plans are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your account settings. RhythmKeep helps you organize and reflect; it does not promise a specific habit-formation outcome. Privacy Policy: https://donsonlinestore.com/apps/rhythmkeep/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cinch4 screens
RhythmKeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cinch at every 2 days against RhythmKeep's every 5 days. Cinch also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Cinch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and RhythmKeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cinch ships an update every 2 days, RhythmKeep every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cinch versus RhythmKeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCinchRhythmKeep
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPetr SelingerDonsonlinestoreLLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cinch

Subscriptions1
  • Cinch Pro Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
2 purchases

RhythmKeep

Subscriptions2
  • RhythmKeep Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • RhythmKeep Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Cinch free?
Cinch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RhythmKeep free?
RhythmKeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cinch or RhythmKeep have ads?
Neither Cinch nor RhythmKeep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cinch or RhythmKeep?
Cinch ships an update every 2 days, and RhythmKeep every 5 days. Most recently, Cinch was updated on October 25, 2026 and RhythmKeep on October 25, 2026.

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