# Forest vs Routine Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Forest at 4.8 against Routine Tracker's 3.0. Forest also leads on ratings volume (50K vs 2) and chart position (#203 vs unranked). Routine Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 58%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forest sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Routine Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forest holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest has 50K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Forest's written reviews are positive against 100% of Routine Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Forest ships an update weekly, Routine Tracker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forest | Routine Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-focus-for-productivity/id866450515/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-tracker-habit-os/id6749651286/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#203** | — |
| Size | 840 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEEKRTECH CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/469475888) | [Marcelo Nardone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788571423) |

## What reviewers say

### Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-focus-for-productivity/id866450515)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you stay focused by growing a virtual forest while you avoid your phone. Earn rewards, unlock new trees, and even plant real trees on Earth through a partnership. It offers tools to block distractions and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Virtual forest growth, App blocking with Allow Lists, Real tree planting partnership, Detailed statistics and insights, Co-planting with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual (Early Bird) | $35.99 | per year |
| Shovelful of Crystal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bottle of Sunshine Elixir | $0.99 | one-time |
| Box of Sunshine Elixir | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small pot of Crystal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large bag of Crystal | $10.99 | one-time |
| Cartful of Crystal | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Helps with focus and productivity
- 🌳 Motivating to grow a virtual forest
- 📊 Useful data and statistics
- 🌱 Ability to plant real trees
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive app locking can be frustrating
- 💰 Expensive to unlock new trees and features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
- 🕰️ Lack of pause/resume functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues
- Syncing and data loss problems
- Inconsistent behavior when switching apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause/resume timers
- More customization options for the forest
- Integration with other productivity apps
- Easier way to earn coins for new trees


### Routine Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-tracker-habit-os/id6749651286)

Build lasting habits with a flexible planner that adapts to your real schedule. Track progress with clear charts and insights, and stay motivated with streak counters and smart reminders. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable habit scheduling, Flexible time windows, Smart reminders, Progress charts and insights, Streak counters, iCloud sync, Home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly \| Habit OS | $2.99 | per month |
| Best Value: Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forest free?

Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Routine Tracker free?

Routine Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Forest or Routine Tracker?

Forest is rated higher. Forest averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Routine Tracker averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Forest or Routine Tracker have ads?

Neither Forest nor Routine Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forest or Routine Tracker?

Forest ships an update weekly, and Routine Tracker every 9 days. Most recently, Forest was updated on November 4, 2026 and Routine Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*