How to Cancel Routine
Written By The Aftertone Team
Why people leave Routine
Routine is a clean, well-designed week planner built by a small team. Features ship slowly and the product stays narrower than users sometimes need. No AI scheduling, no focus mode, and no weekly report on how your time was actually spent.
Before you cancel Routine
A few things worth checking before you close the account:
Export your tasks and data. Most Routine data can be downloaded from Settings. Look for an Export or Backup option and save a CSV — you'll want this before the account goes read-only.
Check your billing date. Cancelling stops the next charge, but you usually keep access until the current period ends. There's no need to rush the switch.
Note any integrations. If Routine is connected to Google Calendar, Slack, or other tools, those connections will stop working after cancellation. Reconnect them in your new app once you've switched.
How to cancel Routine
In Routine, go to Settings, then Billing, and cancel your plan there.
Go to Routine billing settings
What happens after you cancel Routine
Your Routine account stays active until the end of the billing period you've already paid for. You won't lose access immediately. Use that window to export your data and get set up somewhere new before the account closes.
If you're on an annual plan and cancel partway through, check Routine's refund policy — some apps will prorate the unused months, others won't.
What Aftertone does differently
Aftertone adds the layers Routine doesn't have. Auto Plan schedules your week intelligently, the Focus Screen protects the session, and the weekly flow report shows whether the planned time was used for real work.
How to get your data out of Routine
Step 1. Routine doesn't offer a bulk export. Open your task list and copy tasks manually.
Step 2. Paste them into Aftertone's Smart Capture — it structures the items automatically.
Routine syncs to Google Calendar. Connect the same account to Aftertone and your events pull in immediately.
How to set up Aftertone
2. Download Aftertone. Free 14-day trial at aftertone.io/get-started. No card required.
3. Connect Google Calendar. Your existing events pull in immediately. Your calendar and tasks are now in one view.
4. Plan your first week. Use Auto Plan to schedule your tasks. The weekly report will tell you at the end of the week whether it worked.
Full migration guide: aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool
Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel Routine?
In Routine, go to Settings, then Billing, and cancel your plan there. Direct link: https://app.routine.co/settings/billing
How do I export my data from Routine?
Most Routine data can be exported from Settings or as a CSV. Once exported, paste your task list into Aftertone's Smart Capture and it structures everything automatically. See aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool for a step-by-step guide.
Is there a free trial for Aftertone?
Yes. 14 days, no card required. Download at aftertone.io/get-started.
What does Aftertone do that Routine doesn't?
Aftertone adds the layers Routine doesn't have. Auto Plan schedules your week intelligently, the Focus Screen protects the session, and the weekly flow report shows whether the planned time was used for real work.
Try Aftertone free -- 14 days, no card required
See the full comparison: Aftertone vs Routine (2026)
