Align vs Routine

Align is an iPhone planner that combines tasks and calendar events in a visual time-blocked schedule. Users can drag or resize blocks, set alerts when blocks start or reminders in advance, and add checklist subtasks. Completing every subtask marks the parent block finished. Blocks can repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly, and Align imports events from calendars available through the device’s iOS calendar system. Align Plus can move later blocks while preserving their duration. The free plan includes unlimited time blocks, calendar sync, recurring blocks, reminders, colors, icons, and drag-and-drop planning. Plus is an optional in-app subscription or one-time purchase, with weekly, monthly, yearly, and lifetime options listed; prices appear in the App Store. Align requires iOS 17 or later. It runs on iPad in iPhone compatibility mode, while other Apple platforms are not supported today. The maker says data is stored locally or synced to a private iCloud account and that it does not collect, share, or sell personal data.

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