Routinery vs Timecap
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Routinery
Routine planner that runs each habit on a step-by-step timer
Timecap
Habit tracker with timers, counters and goal or limit targets
Where they differ
- Routinery starts at $5.00 to $5.49 per month, or $36.00 to $39.49 per year (US App Store). Timecap starts at $2.49 to $7.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
- Only Routinery lists a macOS app.
- Routinery also covers tasks, Pomodoro timer and mood tracking.
- Timecap also covers time tracking and goals.
At a glance
| Routinery | Timecap | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $5.00 to $5.49 per month, or $36.00 to $39.49 per year (US App Store) | $2.49 to $7.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list) |
| Free plan | 2 routines with no account needed, including timers, voice guidance, reminders and the MCP connection to AI assistants. The free plan shows ads. | The site and both store listings call the app free, and the terms say a subscription adds unlimited entries, color themes and other extras. The free version's exact limits are not published. |
| Free trial | 7-day trial of Premium; nothing is charged if you cancel before it ends | Subscriptions include a free trial per the terms; the US App Store lists 7-day Free Trial items. |
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Routinery Corp. | Timecap LLC |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Who each one suits
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
Timecap
- People who want timed, counted and check-off habits in one app
- Cutting back on a habit by setting a weekly limit
- Adults with ADHD, the audience both store listings address
Worth knowing
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.
Timecap
- Two App Store reviews from January 2026 say the iPhone app opened on a subscription screen that could not be closed, which conflicts with the free version the listing describes.
- The US App Store shows several prices for the same period, plus two 7-day Free Trial items at $7.99 and $47.99 with no billing period; the app shows the price that applies.
- No web or desktop app is listed. It runs on iPhone, iPad and Android.
- The website's terms and privacy policy date from August 2020, and the iOS and Android listings are published under two different company names.
Key features
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.
Timecap
- Time, quantity and completion activities
- An activity can run a timer, count how many times something was done or be ticked off as complete, so timed sessions, tallies and check-offs sit in one list.
- Goals and limits
- Each activity is either a goal to reach, such as meditating 4 times a week, or a limit to stay under, such as 2 cigarettes a week. Periods can be daily, weekly, monthly, yearly or set weekdays.
- Reminders and limit alerts
- Reminders arrive when a goal is close to being missed, and a notification is sent when a limit is reached.
- Streaks and reports
- Statistics include a calendar view, a success percentage and a streak counter that compares the current streak with the longest one.
- Widgets
- Home screen widgets give access to habits without opening the app. The iOS release notes also mention lock screen widgets and an Apple Watch complication.
- Backup and sync
- Data stays on the device unless backup is turned on. With backup enabled it is stored on Timecap's server and syncs between iOS and Android devices.
Plans
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.
Timecap
Free$0
Described as free to use on the site and in both store listings. The cap on entries that a subscription lifts is not published.
Timecap Prime Monthly$2.49 to $7.99
per month
The US App Store lists Timecap Prime 1 Month and Timecap Prime Monthly at $2.49 and a separate 1 Month item at $7.99.
Weekly Membership$2.99
per week
A subscription billed weekly, as named in the US App Store in-app purchase list.
Annual Membership$19.99 to $29.99
per year
The US App Store lists Timecap Prime Yearly Subsc. at $19.99 and Annual Membership at both $19.99 and $29.99.
Lifetime$119.99
one-time purchase
A single payment in place of a subscription, as listed among the US App Store in-app purchases.
Ways to pay less
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.
Timecap
- Lifetime license
Lifetime purchase at $119.99
The US App Store in-app purchase list includes a Lifetime item at $119.99 alongside the weekly, monthly and annual subscriptions.
