Comparison

20 Seconds vs RoutineFlow

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

Head to head
About

20 Seconds

This app helps build new habits or break existing ones by using a 20-second countdown. It provides a progress indicator and optional sounds or music to aid in distraction and amusement during the countdown.

Highlights
  • 20-second habit timer
  • Progress indicator
  • Distracting sounds and music
  • Automatic start option
  • 30-day trial in Today widget
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20 Seconds is a simple app, whose only purpose is to count, you guessed it, to 20 seconds. Why, one might ask, 20 seconds? Well, there is a theory that says that 20 seconds is enough time to help you build a new habit, or help you break an existing one. To start with good habits, if you want to do something, you are much more likely to actually do it, if you start within 20 seconds from when you first thought about it. If you wait any longer, you are less likely to go through with it. Conversely, if you want to break a bad habit, waiting 20 seconds after you get the urge, will make it easier for you to avoid doing it. So, when you feel an urge to do something you want to stop doing, start the 20 Seconds app and let it count down. See how you feel about that urge after 20 seconds have passed. While counting down, the app will show a progress indicator, (with or without a random shape), play music or play ticking sounds to distract and amuse you a little bit. It can start counting automatically as soon as you start the app. It also has a 30 day trail of usage in the today widget.

About

RoutineFlow

This app helps users, particularly those with ADHD, create and stick to daily routines. It breaks down tasks into manageable steps with timers and provides analytics to improve time management and build good habits.

Highlights
  • Customizable routines with emojis
  • Timed task sequences
  • Detailed habit analytics
  • Notification reminders
  • Procrastination reduction tools
  • ADHD symptom management support
Features
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Design your ideal day. Every day Navigating daily life, especially with ADHD, can be challenging. RoutineFlow offers the solution to manage your day with ease, turning every morning into a triumph and helping to keep procrastination at bay. Dive into the magic of structured routines, one step at a time. REDUCE PROCRASTINATION The daunting thought of beginning a task is often worse than the task itself. With RoutineFlow, watch as tasks turn from mountains into manageable molehills, assisting you to embark on them without hesitation. MANAGE ADHD SYMPTOMS Designed with ADHD users in mind, RoutineFlow provides structure and consistency, two keys to managing ADHD symptoms. The intuitive design and timers cater specifically to the needs of those seeking order in their often chaotic days. STICK TO GOOD HABITS Whether it's drinking more water, stretching, or simply making your bed, these small actions compound over time. RoutineFlow aids you in cultivating and adhering to these habits, making them an integral part of your daily life. MASTER YOUR MORNING ROUTINE Mornings set the tone for the rest of the day. Use RoutineFlow to ensure you kick off each day on the right foot. By following your tailored morning routine, embrace days filled with purpose and clarity. IMPROVE TIME MANAGEMENT With our analytics feature, get insights into how long each task takes, allowing you to plan your days better. No more guessing or feeling overwhelmed. Know exactly how long your routine will take and adjust accordingly. FEATURES: - Create Custom Routines: Choose from predefined steps or customize your own. Attach an emoji for a personalized touch! - Timed Tasks: Turn your routines into a sequence of timers. Feel the accomplishment as you progress through your list. - Detailed Analytics: Review your habits over the past 365 days, allowing for introspection and growth. - Notification Reminders: Never forget a task with our gentle reminders nudging you to action. Reclaim your day, one routine at a time. Download RoutineFlow and pave the path to a more organized, productive, and stress-free life. Terms of Service: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/32938373 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/32938373

Screenshots

20 Seconds4 screens
RoutineFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RoutineFlow at every 5 days against 20 Seconds's every 3 months. RoutineFlow also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 19) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). 20 Seconds's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. 20 Seconds sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and RoutineFlow sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RoutineFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RoutineFlow has 2.4K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of 20 Seconds's written reviews are positive against 60% of RoutineFlow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

20 Seconds ships an update every 3 months, RoutineFlow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
20 Seconds versus RoutineFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter20 SecondsRoutineFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19 ratings)4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better60.4% of reviews
Number of ratings192.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNishco LtdThomas Wolfgang Menzel

Customer experience

20 Seconds

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

RoutineFlow

All ratings2,435 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative30.8%

Bugs and requests

20 Seconds

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RoutineFlow

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Routine data loss and reset issues
  • Dynamic Island duplication bug
  • Login/account recovery problems
  • Accessibility issues with large font settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch app companion
  • Ability to modify task durations
  • Customizable widgets and calendar view
  • Subtasks and note-taking for tasks
  • Automatic task progression without manual input

In-app purchases

2 purchases

20 Seconds

One-time2
  • Premium Version$0.99
  • A Kind Tip$0.99
8 purchases

RoutineFlow

Subscriptions7
  • RoutineFlow Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro Access$8.991 Month
  • Pro Access Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • RoutineFlow Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
  • RoutineFlow Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Access Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access2 variants$99.99

Questions

Is 20 Seconds free?
20 Seconds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RoutineFlow free?
RoutineFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 20 Seconds or RoutineFlow?
RoutineFlow is rated higher. 20 Seconds averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while RoutineFlow averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.
Do 20 Seconds or RoutineFlow have ads?
Neither 20 Seconds nor RoutineFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 20 Seconds or RoutineFlow?
20 Seconds ships an update every 3 months, and RoutineFlow every 5 days. Most recently, 20 Seconds was updated on September 25, 2026 and RoutineFlow on October 1, 2026.

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