Brili vs Routinery
We give Brili a 2.8 GPA and Routinery a 3.2, out of 4.0. Brili grades higher on ease of use. Routinery grades higher on the free plan, features and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Brili
Visual routine planner and timer for adults with ADHD
Routinery
Routine planner that runs each habit on a step-by-step timer
How we grade them
| 2.8GPABriliGood | 3.2GPARoutineryVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B$7.99 a month, $34.99 for six months or $49.99 for the year, which works out at about $4.17 a month. That's the going rate for a habit app. The App Store list also shows lower amounts, such as $3.99 monthly and $24.99 yearly, without explaining who gets them. | BPremium is $5.00 to $5.49 a month or $36.00 to $39.49 a year on the US App Store, which is about typical for a habit tracker. It lifts the routine cap and removes the ads. Lifetime is $71.99 through the web checkout, about two years of the yearly price. |
| Free plan and trial | CNo free plan. You get a 10-day free trial of the fully featured app, and after that a 1, 6 or 12 month subscription is needed. It's not on record whether the trial asks for a card. | B2 routines with no account, and they get the timers, voice guidance, reminders and even the connection to AI assistants. Two is tight, though, and the free plan shows ads. There's a 7-day trial of Premium, and nothing is charged if you cancel before it ends. |
| Features | BIt does one job and does it fully: it walks you through a routine task by task, with a timer on each card and a visual clock for what's left. Add scheduled or on-demand routines, a day and week calendar, specialist-written templates, achievements and rewards. It's a routine runner more than a habit log. | AStep timers with a voice announcing what's next, schedules, widgets, one-off tasks with their own timers, an Anytime list for things you can't face yet, streaks, weekly and monthly statistics and a mood record. You can share a routine with family and see how far each person got. |
| Ease of use | A4.6 from about 600 App Store ratings, which just makes an A on our ladder. One task card at a time means there's nothing to decide mid-routine, and templates like the 12-task Good Morning Routine get you going. | BNo rating on record, so a B is our ceiling. It needs no account, and once a routine is running the voice does the leading. Timers can be stretched and steps skipped or reordered mid-run, so a bad morning doesn't break it. |
| Platforms and integrations | CiPhone, iPad and Android only. No web or desktop app is listed, and it doesn't connect to anything else. The For Families page on the website was marked under construction when checked. | BiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Android, and ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor and Gemini CLI can edit routines through its MCP server. But the Mac version is the iPad app and needs an Apple M1 chip or later. There's no web version, and no direct sync with Apple Health or calendars. |
| Best for | adults with ADHD who need pacing through a routine | routines read out to you step by step |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Brili and Routinery. How we grade
Where they differ
- Brili starts at $7.99 per month, or $49.99 for 12 months (US price). Routinery starts at $5.00 to $5.49 per month, or $36.00 to $39.49 per year (US App Store).
- Routinery has a free plan. Brili does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Routinery lists a macOS app.
- Brili also covers templates.
- Routinery also covers tasks, Pomodoro timer and mood tracking.
At a glance
| Brili | Routinery | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $7.99 per month, or $49.99 for 12 months (US price) | $5.00 to $5.49 per month, or $36.00 to $39.49 per year (US App Store) |
| Free plan | None | 2 routines with no account needed, including timers, voice guidance, reminders and the MCP connection to AI assistants. The free plan shows ads. |
| Free trial | 10-day free trial of the fully featured app | 7-day trial of Premium; nothing is charged if you cancel before it ends |
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Brili GmbH | Routinery Corp. |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Brili
- Adults with ADHD who want to be paced through a routine task by task
- People who misjudge how long a morning or evening routine takes
- Starting from ready-made routine templates
Routinery
- People who know what to do but find it hard to start or lose track of time
- Fixed-order routines such as mornings, bedtimes, study blocks and workouts
- Adults with ADHD who want every step timed and announced aloud
- Managing routines by conversation from ChatGPT or Claude
Worth knowing
Brili
- There is no free plan: after the 10-day trial a 1, 6 or 12 month subscription is needed.
- The website names the plans without prices and says prices vary by country; the US figures come from the App Store and Google Play listings.
- The US App Store in-app purchase list also shows lower amounts for each period, such as $3.99 monthly and $24.99 yearly, which the listing does not explain.
- Apps are listed for iPhone, iPad and Android only, and the For Families page on the website was marked under construction when checked.
Routinery
- The free plan stops at 2 routines and shows ads. When a subscription lapses, all but the free routines are deactivated.
- There is no web version, no direct sync with Apple Health or calendars, and no export button; data is pulled out through the MCP connection.
- The Mac version is the iPad app: the App Store marks it as designed for iPad and not verified for macOS, and it needs an Apple M1 chip or later.
- The US App Store shows two prices each for monthly and yearly Premium, so the amount charged in the app may differ from either.
Key features
Brili
- Routine runner
- A routine plays like a playlist: the app shows one task card at a time with its timer and moves through the tasks in order.
- Visual clock and dynamic timing
- A visual clock calculates the time left to finish all remaining tasks. The vendor describes routines as dynamic, adapting as the day goes on.
- Scheduled and on-demand routines
- Routines can be scheduled, with notifications when one is due, or started whenever needed. A calendar shows the day and the week.
- Routine templates
- Templates written by the vendor's ADHD and routine specialists, such as a 12-task Good Morning Routine, can be added to the app's library from the website.
- Achievements and rewards
- The feature list includes achievements, customizable rewards that the vendor says keep you motivated over time, and a routine history.
- Focus of the Month
- Added in 2025 according to the release notes, this prompts you to choose a change to work on and build its steps into a new or existing routine.
Routinery
- Step-by-step routine timer
- Each step of a routine runs on its own timer and a voice reads out the next one, so the routine carries on while the phone is out of sight. Timers can be stretched and steps skipped or reordered mid-run.
- Scheduled routines and quick starts
- Set the weekdays and time for a routine and a reminder arrives then. Routines can also be started from home and lock screen widgets, a start link, or Siri Shortcuts on iOS.
- Tasks, Anytime list and timeline
- One-off tasks get a timer too, tasks you cannot face yet can be parked in Anytime, and the day can be viewed as a list, a calendar or a timeline.
- Streaks, statistics and mood
- A plant grows for each day a streak is kept, and finishing one routine or task is enough to continue it. Weekly and monthly statistics and a daily mood record show patterns over time.
- Shared routines
- Share a routine's task list with family or a friend, see how far each person got, and have the result of a finished routine sent to someone you pick.
- MCP connection to AI assistants
- An MCP server lets ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor and Gemini CLI view, create and edit routines, with each change confirmed by you first. It is available without a paid plan.
Plans
Brili
1 Month Access$7.99
per month
The full app billed monthly. The vendor pitches it at people who are just getting started with routines.
6 Month Access$34.99
per 6 months
The full app billed every six months, which works out to about $5.83 a month.
12 Month Access$49.99
per year
The full app billed yearly, labelled Best Value on the vendor's site; about $4.17 a month.
Routinery
Free$0
2 routines with step timers, voice guidance, reminders and the MCP connection to AI assistants. Shows ads.
Routinery Premium (monthly)$5.00 or $5.49
per month; the App Store lists both amounts
Lifts the routine cap and removes ads. The same list also shows a Routinery Premium (Weekly) item at $0.99.
Routinery Premium (6 months)$24.00
per 6 months
The same Premium access, billed every six months.
Routinery Premium (Yearly)$36.00 or $39.49
per year; the App Store lists both amounts
The same Premium access, billed once a year. The listing shows two yearly prices without explaining the difference.
Routinery Premium (Family)$49.99
billing period not shown on the App Store listing
Family item in the in-app purchase list. The FAQ says a subscription is shared through iOS Family Sharing only.
Lifetime$71.99
one-time purchase
Permanent access to current and future Premium features through the web checkout, shown as 50% off a crossed-out $143.99 with no end date.
Ways to pay less
Brili
- Annual discount
About 48% less on the 12 month plan
The store listings give $7.99 for 1 month and $49.99 for 1 year, so a year costs $49.99 against $95.88 for twelve single months. Six months is $34.99.
- Education
Student or financial assistance discount
The For Adults page invites students and people needing financial assistance to ask support whether they qualify for a discounted subscription.
- Other savings
Family App Bundle: buy 1, get the rest 50% off
The For Adults page advertises a family bundle in which one subscription is bought at full price and the others are half price, arranged by emailing support.
Routinery
- Lifetime license
Lifetime access for a one-time $71.99
The web checkout sells lifetime access for $71.99, shown as 50% off $143.99 with no end date stated. A full refund is available if requested within 30 days of purchase.
- Annual discount
Yearly billing costs about 40% less than monthly
The US App Store lists Premium at $5.00 or $5.49 a month and $36.00 or $39.49 a year. Pairing the two lower prices or the two higher ones, a year costs about 40% less than 12 monthly payments.
