Free on the App Store

Build Lasting Habits
Together

Track your daily routines, build streaks, and stay accountable with friends. RoutineGuide keeps you on track — morning, afternoon, and evening.

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RoutineGuide app showing a list of daily routines including Morning Routine, Deep Work Block, and Bedtime Routine

RoutineGuide app showing a routine detail view with a list of actions, durations, and progress toward completion

5.0 on the App Store

Free for iOS

iPhone · Apple Watch · iPad

Everything you need

Simple, powerful tools to design, track, and complete your daily routines.

Custom Routines

Create morning, afternoon, and evening routines with actions, timers, and personalized icons.

Streak Tracking

Build momentum with daily streaks. See your progress at a glance and never break the chain.

Action Timers

Set individual timers for each action. Flexible durations keep you focused without the pressure.

Music Integration

Attach playlists to your routines for motivation. Start your morning with the perfect soundtrack.

Insights & Stats

Track completion rates, view activity history, and understand your habits with detailed analytics.

Smart Reminders

Never miss a routine with smart notifications that adapt to your schedule.

How it works

Three steps to habits that actually last.

Step 1

Create your routine

Add actions like stretch, journal, or meditate. Set individual timers, pick icons, and organize into morning, afternoon, or evening routines.

Step 2

Follow along daily

Tap play and the app guides you through each action. Live Activities show your progress on the Lock Screen. Timers keep you on pace.

Step 3

Share & stay accountable

Connect with friends who share your goals. See each other's streaks and progress. The social layer makes habits stick.

RoutineGuide running the Cleanse Face action with a circular countdown timer

Guided Execution

One tap.
Follow along.

Start a routine and the app walks you through every action with a live countdown, quick controls, and a preview of what's next — on iPhone, Lock Screen, or Apple Watch.

Per-action countdown timers keep you on pace
Pause, skip, or rewind any action mid-routine
Auto-advances so you stay hands-free
Next-up preview so you know what's coming

Unified Checklist

Every action,
one list.

All your habits and one-off tasks live in a single unified list — grouped by routine, filterable by type, and tickable inline. No more digging through routines to find what's next.

Every action from every routine, in one unified list
Auto-grouped by their source routine
Filter between Habits, Tasks, or view everything
Check off an action without opening its routine

RoutineGuide Actions tab showing every action across all routines grouped by source

RoutineGuide Discover tab showing community-shared routines by category

Community Templates

Don't start
from scratch.

Discover public routines shared by the community — morning rituals, workout plans, deep-work blocks — and import any of them to your library in a tap. Customize freely afterwards.

Browse public routines shared by the community
Filter by category: Productivity, Wellness, Nutrition, and more
Import any routine to your library with one tap
Make it yours — edit actions, timers, icons, and schedule

Coming Soon

Community Routines

Browse and share routines with the community. Discover what works for others and adapt it to your life.

🌅

Morning Routine

7 actions · 25 min

by Sarah K.

Wellness Focus

💪

Bodyweight Workout

10 actions · 30 min

by Marcus L.

Fitness No Equipment

🌙

Evening Wind-Down

5 actions · 20 min

by Priya S.

Sleep Mindfulness

🧠

Deep Work Block

4 actions · 90 min

by Alex T.

Productivity Focus

Download & be first to explore

Your routines, everywhere

Syncs seamlessly across iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac with iCloud.

iPhone

Full-featured routine tracking with Live Activities and widgets.

Apple Watch

Quick access to your routines right from your wrist.

iPad & Mac

Seamless iCloud sync across all your Apple devices.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about RoutineGuide.

What is the best habit tracker app for iPhone?

RoutineGuide is a free, Apple-native habit tracker designed specifically for iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad. Unlike generic to-do apps, it groups your habits into morning, afternoon, and evening routines with guided execution, timers, and social accountability — making it one of the most complete habit tracking experiences on iOS.

How do I build a morning routine?

Start by choosing 3-5 actions you want to do every morning — things like drink water, stretch, journal, or meditate. In RoutineGuide, you create a routine, add each action with optional timers, and the app guides you through them step by step with Live Activities on your Lock Screen. The key is starting small and building consistency before adding more.

What is RoutineGuide?

RoutineGuide is a free iOS app that helps you build lasting daily habits through structured routines and social accountability. You create routines with individual actions and timers, follow along with guided execution, track streaks, and connect with friends who can see your progress. It's built entirely with Apple technologies and syncs via iCloud.

Is RoutineGuide free?

Yes, RoutineGuide is completely free to download and use. There are no ads, no tracking, and no hidden paywalls. It's an indie app built by a solo developer who believes daily habits should be accessible to everyone.

Can I share routines with friends?

Absolutely. RoutineGuide lets you connect with friends, view each other's routines and streaks, and hold each other accountable. You can see when your friends complete their routines, which adds a powerful layer of social motivation that most habit trackers lack.

Does RoutineGuide work on Apple Watch?

Yes. RoutineGuide has a full Apple Watch companion app that lets you view your routines, execute actions, and track progress right from your wrist. It also supports Live Activities and widgets so you can see your current routine on your Lock Screen.

How do I track streaks in RoutineGuide?

RoutineGuide automatically tracks your streaks when you complete routines. Each routine has its own streak counter, and you can see your current streaks, completion rates, and activity history in the Insights section. The social element — knowing friends can see your streaks — makes you far more likely to keep them going.

What makes RoutineGuide different from other habit trackers?

Three things set RoutineGuide apart: First, it's routine-based — instead of tracking isolated habits, you group actions into structured routines with timers and guided execution. Second, it has built-in social accountability — connect with friends and see each other's progress. Third, it's fully Apple-native, built with SwiftUI and CloudKit, so your data stays in your iCloud with zero tracking or ads.

Is my data private in RoutineGuide?

Yes. RoutineGuide is built with privacy at its core. Your data syncs through Apple's iCloud — not through third-party servers. The app contains no analytics, no tracking, and no ads. Only you and the friends you choose to connect with can see your routines and progress.

Can I set timers for individual habit actions?

Yes. Each action within a routine can have its own timer — whether it's 2 minutes for brushing your teeth or 20 minutes for a meditation session. During guided execution, the app counts down each timer and can auto-advance to the next action, keeping you on pace without feeling rushed.

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