Routine Timer vs Tidu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Routine Timer
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Big friendly timers. One step at a time. No pressure. Routine Timer is a visual timer for kids and grown-ups who get stuck between steps. Morning, homework, cleanup, bedtime: any routine becomes a sequence of visual steps, each with its own full-screen timer. A big color ring shrinks as the minutes pass, and a gentle tap says it is time to move on. MADE FOR REAL LIFE โข Build a routine from steps: an icon and a duration, nothing else to set up โข One giant timer per step, readable from across the room โข A haptic nudge on every transition, and a notification with sound when the screen is off โข Pause, skip, go back or restart any step. No streaks, no guilt, no failure stats โข Notifications keep the routine going while the phone is locked PERFECT FOR โข Morning routine before school, bedtime routine after the bath โข Homework blocks and focus sprints โข Toddlers and preschoolers learning to get ready on their own โข Kids with ADHD or autism who do better with a schedule they can see โข Cleanup bursts, chores and screen-time limits WHY IT WORKS A child cannot feel ten minutes, but can see a color ring getting smaller. Steps take the arguing out of transitions: the timer says it is time, not the parent. Grown-ups use it the same way for their own mornings and work sprints. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your iPhone. No account, no cloud, no analytics, no ads. Works offline. SIMPLE PRICING Your first routine is free, full featured, forever: every step, sounds and notifications. One purchase unlocks unlimited routines. No subscription, nothing recurring. If you already unlocked the app, nothing changes for you.
Tidu
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Tidu is a routine runner built for ADHD adults. Break your morning, evening, or work routine into small, timed steps, and let Tidu guide you through them one at a time with a big, calming visual timer. No walls of text, no overwhelming to-do lists - just the next step, right when you need it. FEATURES - Build routines from small, timed steps - Follow along with a large, focus-friendly countdown ring - Gentle reminders that fit your schedule - Track your progress over time - Celebrate finishing a routine - Choose a light, dark, or automatic theme PRIVACY FIRST Tidu has no account and no server. Everything - your routines, your progress - stays on your device. Free to use, with a one-time purchase to remove ads for life - grab it at a limited-time welcome price during your first few days. Tidu is a productivity tool and does not provide medical advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Routine Timer at none against Tidu's shown. Tidu's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Routine Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tidu sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Routine Timer ships an update every 9 days, Tidu every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Routine Timer | Tidu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ihor Romanenko | BATUHAN KOC |
In-app purchases
Routine Timer
- Unlock Forever$12.99
Tidu
- Remove Ads - Welcome Offer$0.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
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