# Routine48: Time Planner

> Time block your day & week. Plan routines and tasks fast.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.routine48](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.routine48)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.routine48`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rivia apps
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 184,673
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (2,035 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.5.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-21
- **First published:** 2020-10-23
- **Publisher country:** SA
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.routine48)
- **Website:** [https://routine48.com/](https://routine48.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://routine48.com/privacy-policy.html](https://routine48.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Routine48 is a Chrome extension for time blocking that helps you plan focused days and productive weeks. Use visual hourly blocks to schedule routines and one‑off tasks, switch smoothly between a weekly overview and a detailed daily agenda, and spot overlapping events so you can reschedule with ease.

Designed for study timetables, work schedules, and personal routines, Routine48 combines fast task input, recurring routines, per‑hour todo lists, overlap visualization, and progress tracking in a clean, distraction‑free interface. Plan by the hour, track completion at a glance, and stay in control of your time without the stress of fragmented to‑dos.

## Rankings

- #166,207 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.routine48.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, users like the app’s simple, clean interface and its usefulness for organizing daily routines and reaching targets. However, there is a clear pattern of reliability problems: tasks sometimes don’t appear or can’t be completed, and calendar/widget behavior is inconsistent. Performance issues include lagging UI and widgets. A major pain point is the free tier and monetization: limited task allowances, upgrade prompts, intrusive ads, and billing/trial headaches that disrupt use. Post-update regressions also appear. Despite strong fundamentals, the experience is inconsistent until fixes and pricing clarity improve.

### Pros

- Simple, visually appealing interface that makes task organization easy
- Effective for daily routine planning and helping users reach targets
- Well-organized, straightforward task views that many find intuitive
- Helpful for students and general productivity
- Some reviewers consider it a top app / excellent organizer when it works

### Cons

- Persistent bugs and reliability issues (tasks not appearing, not markable, incorrect notifications)
- Widget lag and overall performance slowness
- Intrusive ads and a paid/free tier split (limited free tasks per day)
- Billing/trial issues and price changes that disrupt usage
- Post-update regressions and added features that introduce more bugs/ads

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.routine48)