WOOP app vs Routine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WOOP app
This app guides users through a science-based mental strategy to achieve their desires. It helps you identify wishes, visualize outcomes, overcome obstacles, and create actionable plans to change habits and fulfill goals.
- Science-based mental strategy
- Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan (WOOP)
- Save your WOOPs
- Habit change guidance
- Goal setting assistance
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WOOP is a science-based mental strategy that people can use to find and fulfill their wishes, set preferences, and change their habits. The app guides you through the four steps of WOOP (Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan) and allows you to save your WOOPs. The app is available in the following languages: Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese (simplified, traditional), Dutch, English, French, German, IsiNdebele, IsiXhosa, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Siswati, Tagalog, Tshivenda and Xitsonga. For more information visit https://woopmylife.org/
Routine
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Routine helps you move through your day one step at a time — no overwhelming lists. Instead of showing 10 tasks at once, Routine puts a single step on screen with a draining time ring. When it ends, it chimes and moves to the next. Great for ADHD mornings, bedtime routines, studying, or any time it's hard to get started. - Build routines with your own steps and timings - Full-screen player, one step visible at a time - Auto-advance with a gentle cue - 100% offline, no account, no ads Free with 1 routine. Unlock Routine Pro (one-time purchase) for unlimited routines and color themes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WOOP app at none against Routine's 1. WOOP app also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Routine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WOOP app asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | WOOP app | Routine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gabriele Oettingen | Pablo Ricardo Copelli Yaez |
Bugs and requests
WOOP app
Reported bugs
15 issues- App keeps crashing
- App freezes on loading screen
- Data is deleted/lost
- Cannot edit responses
- Reminders not saving
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- Audio playback stops when screen sleeps
- Keyboard not appearing
- Text not visible while typing
- App is films and undeveloped
- Login issues
- Graphics are poor on older phones
- No menu or navigation
- One blank page
- App doesn't register button presses
- Updates cause issues
Requested features
13 requests- Allow editing of previous entries
- More room for text input
- Ability to add more than one alternative pathway
- Add a 'self-transcending purpose' step
- Recurring reminders
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- Progress tracking and notifications
- Examples or guidance on phrasing
- Customizable domains
- Add notes on obstacle handling
- More than one obstacle per wish
- More detailed explanations of the acronym
- Better progress bar/reward system
- Mac and web-based versions
Routine
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WOOP app
No in-app purchases
Routine
- Routine Pro$3.99
