Awakee

Awakee is a routine planner and habit tracker for Apple devices, suited to people who want timed sequences as well as ongoing personal habits. Its strongest case is the combination of background timers, flexible habit goals and Apple Watch support; whether it fits depends on how many routines and habits you need and which purchase option you choose.

Overview

Awakee gives routines a pace: each step can have its own duration, and the timer keeps running in the background or on the lock screen while you switch apps. A guided builder and more than 100 community presets make it practical for repeatable morning, evening, gym or study sequences. People who only want a plain checklist may find the timed structure unnecessary.

Standalone habits have flexible schedules and goals, with streak history and progress charts to follow consistency. Reminders can be completed from notifications, while home-screen and lock-screen widgets keep routines accessible. Together, these features cover both planned sequences and habits that do not belong to a routine.

Key features

• Routine builder and presets: Create a sequence with timed steps or start from one of more than 100 community presets. Presets reduce the work of setting up a routine; custom step durations suit people who want to control its pace.
• Background timer: The timer works on the lock screen and in the background, so following a routine does not require keeping Awakee open.
• Habit tracking: Flexible schedules and goals accommodate standalone habits, while streak history and progress charts show how they are going over time.
• Reminders and widgets: Notifications can be used to complete reminders, and widgets are available for both the home and lock screens.
• Apple ecosystem and storage: Awakee supports Apple Watch and iCloud sync. Routines and habits are stored on the device and can sync through the user's personal iCloud account using CloudKit; no Awakee account is required.

The maker says it collects no personal data and uses no third-party analytics or crash-reporting services. Subscription status is validated through RevenueCat using an anonymous app-generated identifier, device type and purchase history. Apple processes purchases through the App Store account, and the maker says it does not see payment details.

Pricing

The free download costs 0.00 USD and allows only a finite number of routines and habits. That can be enough to try the workflow or maintain a small set, but the cap matters for anyone planning to track many habits or build several routines.

• Annual Subscription: $1.99 a year for Premium. This is the lowest-priced recurring option shown and suits someone who wants ongoing access at a modest annual cost.
• Awakee Premium Monthly: $4.99 a month for Premium. It avoids a year-long commitment, but costs more than the annual subscription over a year.
• Promotional Yearly Premium: $4.99 a year for Premium.
• Promotional Annual Premium: $9.99 a year for Premium.
• Awakee Premium Unlimited: $19.99, paid once for Premium Unlimited.
• Lifetime Subscription: $38.99, paid once for lifetime access. This is the one-time option explicitly described as lifetime access.

The two promotional yearly options have different prices, so compare the purchase terms shown in the App Store before choosing. The recurring subscriptions auto-renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. The cheaper free plan retains finite creation limits; the paid plans are described as Premium, Premium Unlimited or lifetime access, without further feature-by-feature distinctions.

Platforms

Awakee is available for iOS and macOS. The App Store lists compatibility with iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, with iCloud sync across the user's Apple devices. It is not a fit for someone who needs an Android or Windows version.

Who it's for

Awakee suits Apple users who want routines broken into timed steps and also value separate habit schedules, streaks and progress charts. The presets are useful for getting a sequence started, and background timing helps when a routine involves moving between apps. Its Apple-only reach and finite free-plan cap make it a weaker choice for people who need cross-platform access or expect to track many items without paying.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Step durations and a background, lock-screen timer give routines a clear pace without requiring the app to stay open.
• Pro: More than 100 presets offer starting points, while standalone habits support flexible schedules and goals.
• Pro: Widgets, Apple Watch support and personal iCloud sync fit naturally into an Apple-device routine.
• Con: The free plan caps how many routines and habits can be created, limiting its usefulness for people with broader tracking needs.
• Con: iOS and macOS support excludes readers who want to share a routine system with Android or Windows devices.
• Con: The recurring options auto-renew, and the promotional yearly prices differ, so buyers should check which purchase they are selecting.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, browse Routine Planner Apps. Tiimo is a freemium option for readers who want Android and web support alongside Apple platforms; its free plan includes selected planning tools on iOS and Android, with the web app excluded. Routime AI is a free alternative on Android, iOS and web. MyRoutine is another freemium choice available on Android, iOS and macOS. Routinery may suit someone who wants Android support and a free allowance of two routines with unlimited checklists. Thruday offers visual daily planning, priority to-do lists, reminders, images and colors, and breathing exercises across Android, iOS and web. TimeBloc is an Android and iOS option whose premium plan includes unlimited routines and calendars, advanced notifications and statistics. Kiritsu is a free desktop alternative for Linux, macOS and Windows, with no account required. My Morning Routine is an Android and iOS option whose free plan allows up to four complete routines and includes custom themes, dark mode and an Explore tab.

Verdict

Choose Awakee if you use Apple devices and want timed routines, flexible habit tracking and convenient access through widgets or Apple Watch. Its background timer and separate habit progress make it a more rounded personal routine tool than a sequence timer alone. Look elsewhere if you need Android or web support, or if the free creation cap is too restrictive and the paid options do not suit your budget or preference for recurring versus one-time purchases.