Comparison

Routine Planner vs BrainBox

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

Head to head
About

Routine Planner

Features
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Routine Planner turns your week into a simple, visual timetable — tap any empty slot to add a plan, and see your whole week at a glance. WEEKLY TIMETABLE Tap an empty time slot to instantly add an event. No complicated forms — just tap, type, and done. FOLD AWAY TIME YOU DON'T NEED Collapse sleeping hours or any unused block so your timetable only shows the hours that matter to your day. TIME ANALYTICS See how your week breaks down by category in a clean pie chart — work, commute, exercise, rest, and more — right from the Analytics tab. MONTHLY VIEW & EXTERNAL CALENDARS Switch to the monthly tab to see one-off events and skipped days, with your Google and iCloud calendars overlaid right on top. ROUTINE TRACKING Register places like your gym or office, and Routine Planner automatically logs your visits as habits — no manual check-ins required. REMINDERS Set notifications before any recurring event so you never miss a plan. ROUTINE PLANNER PRO - Unlimited saved places for routine tracking - Unlimited reminders (free plan includes 3) - No ads Choose a monthly subscription or a one-time purchase — cancel anytime.

About

BrainBox

This app helps organize your schedule, tasks, and shopping lists in one place. It's designed to simplify daily life and assist with challenges like forgetfulness and procrastination, especially for those with ADHD.

Highlights
  • Schedule and task consolidation
  • Location-based reminders
  • Deadline tracking
  • Shopping list management
  • Customizable tabs for organization
  • Personalized theme colors
Features
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Clear your mind. BrainBox brings your schedule, tasks, and shopping lists together in one simple place. “I have too much to do and can’t organize my thoughts.” “I tell myself I’ll do it later… and then forget.” “I don’t know where to start.” “Deadlines keep slipping my mind.” BrainBox is designed to make everyday life feel a little easier. It’s also designed with ADHD-related challenges in mind, including forgetfulness, procrastination, and time management. Keep less in your head. Make every day a little simpler. ▼ What BrainBox can do ■ Find free time for the things you need to do Add tasks to “Later” and see them during your available free time. Make better use of the gaps in your day. ■ Adjust your day to fit your routine Early shifts, late shifts, days off, and more. Set different wake-up and bedtime schedules to match your daily routine. ■ Keep your shopping list in one place Never forget what you need. Get reminders at a specific time or when you arrive near a store, helping you remember what to buy when it matters. ■ Stay on top of deadlines Add deadlines to your tasks so important things don’t sneak up on you. ■ Get reminders when you arrive Add a location to a task in “Later,” and BrainBox can remind you when you get there. ■ Don’t leave things behind Set reminders to check what you need to bring when leaving home or arriving at your destination. ■ Organize with tabs Work, family, hobbies, and more. Separate your schedule and tasks into tabs so you can focus on what matters right now. ■ Make BrainBox yours Choose your favorite theme color and personalize the way BrainBox looks. It’s something you use every day—make it feel like yours. ▼ BrainBox is great for people who: ・Feel overwhelmed by everything they need to do ・Struggle with forgetfulness or procrastination related to ADHD ・Want schedules and tasks together in one place ・Work shifts or have an irregular daily routine ・Often forget what they need to buy ・Sometimes lose track of deadlines ・Want to separate work, home, hobbies, and other areas of life ・Want a simple, easy-to-use task management app Your schedule and tasks, all in one place. BrainBox helps you clear your mind and focus on what matters. Some features, including deadline management, location-based reminders, and don’t-forget alerts, require the BrainBox PRO plan. Terms of Use: https://brainbox-app.vercel.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Routine Planner4 screens
BrainBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrainBox at none against Routine Planner's 3. BrainBox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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 Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BrainBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Routine Planner ships an update every 5 days, BrainBox every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Routine Planner versus BrainBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutine PlannerBrainBox
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroki Takezawayamanaka miyu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Routine Planner

Subscriptions1
  • ルーティン手帳 Pro(月額)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • 広告を非表示$1.99
  • ルーティン手帳 Pro(買い切り)$6.99
None

BrainBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Routine Planner free?
Routine Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainBox free?
BrainBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Routine Planner or BrainBox have ads?
Routine Planner shows ads; BrainBox does not.
Which is updated more often, Routine Planner or BrainBox?
Routine Planner ships an update every 5 days, and BrainBox every 3 days. Most recently, Routine Planner was updated on October 23, 2026 and BrainBox on October 24, 2026.

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