· Issue Nº 001
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Head to head · Prices verified Jul 26, 2026

Routinery vs Goblin Tools

Step-by-step timed routines with voice guidance — against — ai breakdown of tasks into micro-steps (magic todo). Complaints pulled from actual App Store reviews, not vendor copy.

Routinery4.6★ (13K)Goblin Tools4.9★ (12K)
Monthly$5.00–5.49n/a
Yearly$24.99–39.49n/a
Lifetime$39.99~$2.99–3.99
TrialUsable without paying. Users report a 2-routine cap; vendor says a free path exists.Everything, on the web, with no account.
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Best forMorning/evening routine autopilot with a voice coachBreaking task paralysis when you have no idea where to start
Strengths
  • Voice-guided step timers genuinely reduce decision load
  • Routine templates from behavior science
  • Forbes Health 'Best ADHD App 2025' nod
  • Completely free forever on the web with no login required
  • One-time $2.99–3.99 mobile purchase with zero subscriptions
  • The 'spiciness' slider lets you control task breakdown granularity
Weak spots
  • Priciest of the routine-timer class
  • Routine-only — not a planner or task manager
  • Subscription fatigue for a single-feature app
  • Minimalist interface with no scheduling or calendar sync
  • Does not track routine completion or daily habits
  • Purely a task breakdown and tone-check utility
Top complaintValue: strong single feature, subscription priced like a full suite.Barebones UI: brilliant initiation tool that leaves scheduling to other apps.

The verdict

Goblin Tools is the clear winner on long-term cost ($36 cheaper over 3 years). Choose Routinery only if you specifically require its core capability (morning/evening routine autopilot with a voice coach).

Common questions

Is Routinery or Goblin Tools cheaper?
Routinery: $5.00–5.49/mo, $24.99–39.49/yr, $39.99 lifetime. Goblin Tools: n/a/mo, n/a/yr, ~$2.99–3.99 lifetime.
What do reviewers complain about most?
Routinery: Value: strong single feature, subscription priced like a full suite. Goblin Tools: Barebones UI: brilliant initiation tool that leaves scheduling to other apps.
Which should I try first?
Goblin Tools is the clear winner on long-term cost ($36 cheaper over 3 years). Choose Routinery only if you specifically require its core capability (morning/evening routine autopilot with a voice coach).

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