# North Star: Goals & Habits — user reviews > 121 indexed App Store user reviews of North Star by Krisper AB, rated 4.81/5 from 683 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/north-star-goals-and-habits/id1480448999/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/north-star-goals-and-habits/id1480448999.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 608 · 4★ 44 · 3★ 18 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 10 ## What do users think of North Star? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Aesthetically pleasing design - 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use - 💡 Customizable tools and features - 👍 Helpful for achieving goals and tracking progress - 🚀 Efficient workflow **Cons** - 🐛 Sync issues with iCloud - 🐛 Bugs and glitches - 💰 Expensive subscription - 🔍 Lack of desktop version **Commonly reported bugs** - Icons not displaying properly - Transition animations causing issues - Subscription reverting to basic plan - Spelling errors **Most requested features** - Ability to sync across devices - Home screen widgets - Apple Watch app - More customization options - Ability to rearrange elements within goals ## Newest reviews (14 of 121) ### 4/5 — good functional app *2025-08-15, version 2.1* i am using this app to track my habits and it is good for that purpose. the main thing missing for me is a widget for ios so that i can add it to my home screen and be reminded of what habits i have not yet ticked for the day. i also wish that when a habit is ticked it would go to the bottom of the screen move up the un ticked one. just some suggestions but it is a great app anyway ### 4/5 — widgets pls! *2024-12-26, version 2.1* love ittt but would love it even more with widgets!! ### 4/5 — Lovely app *2024-04-20, version 2.1* Is it possible to sync goals between iphone and ipad? Thank you! ### 4/5 — Just one issue lowering this to 4 stars *2023-03-31, version 2.1* Hi Katie! I’ve tried reaching out a couple of times (in-app and via regular email)… not sure if my messages are possibly going to a spam folder, but I’m hoping to connect with you in here. :) I really like North Star. I like the concept, design, and your philosophy/principles behind it. If you’re interested, I have a few ideas that could make it even better. But here is the only thing keeping me from a full 5-star rating right now: I cannot locate the option to purchase the $49.99 lifetime membership mentioned in the App Store description and in your reply to another reviewer. Could you please assist? Thanks and I look forward to hearing back! If I can figure this out I would be more than happy to switch this rating to 5 ⭐️. :) I know you and your co-founder are just two people working hard on this side passion project—so thank you so much! ### 5/5 — MUST-HAVE APP *2023-02-18, version 2.1* This app helped me so much throughout my entire pregnancy and now with my baby. Even on the days that were so hard, North Star kept me sane and focused. This app truly helps give my life structure and balance even when things are hectic at home! I’m feeling motivated and excited to reach new goals and set some for my son too. Mom and baby are happy and healthy! I can’t recommend this app enough to anyone thinking about bringing a child into their life! ### 5/5 — Greet app *2023-02-18, version 2.1* Great app to the organize goals. Helps alot to track progress and matrics. ### 5/5 — Perfect but…. *2023-01-26, version 2.1* This is the perfect goal setting app and so well designed. The one downside and why i wont pay yet—no desktop version. No serious planner wants to do all their goals and planning on their phones ### 4/5 — Wish there’s an Apple Watch app *2022-12-30, version 2.1* I was given an Apple Watch for Christmas. There is no Watch version of this app. This app. has more functionality than a typical app. but I may have to cancel my annual membership to use the app. that has a Watch app. I’m using Today by Neybox since there’s a Watch version of the app. ### 4/5 — AMAZING app BUT needs a widget! *2022-12-29, version 2.1* I love this app so much! The only thing I would change about it is the option to have widgets, even if it’s under the paid subscription. I would gladly pay extra for the opportunity to see my habits daily on my screen as a reminder. ### 4/5 — Best Goal App I’ve Found *2022-12-29, version 2.1* I’ve been frustrated with the lack of available apps on the market for goal setting and tracking. The best one had all the features, but the UI looked awful and the price tag was too high to justify. North Star doesn’t have these problems. The UI is absolutely gorgeous. It makes me want to open the app which helps me track my habits and tasks more frequently. The app is simple and easy to navigate and use. Adding tools to goals is super quick, so I’m spending less time setting up apps and more time on my goals. Every thing I need to see about a goal is all conveniently placed for me to see. Price is extremely reasonable. Sadly, I’ve paid much more for goal setting software in the past only to regret it. This app’s subscription is more affordable than most, and is well worth the cost. The tools are also more than sufficient for what I need to track with goals. Measures are great for tracking personal goals like miles walked in a month or water drank in a day. The habit tool is a fun way to keep track of my repeating tasks like chores and self care routines. Tasks are great for tackling household or work projects. And the milestone feature is PERFECT for my coding projects. The customization possibilities have been more than enough to meet my needs. I’ve given a four star review because North Star is missing some features that would make it perfect in my eyes: 1. A widget. This is the only app I use that doesn’t have a widget to interact with on my Home Screen. It slightly interrupts my workflow, but not enough for me to ditch the app entirely. I’d automatically change my rating to 5 stars the minute a widget is published for the app. 2. Optional Goal completion criteria. Right now you can manually mark a goal as complete. I’d like an option where I can predefine the completion parameters, I.e., “when all tasks and milestones are marked complete” or “when all measures have been reached”, etc. That way it might be possible to see some sort of progress towards our goals as we work. 3. Ability to add sub goals or mini goals. For example, if I had a goal to release six new products in a year, it could be justifiable to have a separate sub goal for each product, each with its own milestones. I try to organize my life as a series of nested and interrelated goals, and it would be nice to reflect that in the app. Overall, wonderful job. I can’t wait to see the improvements coming out in the future ### 5/5 — Great app for goal progress trackng! *2022-12-29, version 2.1* This app really kept me on track with my goals. And helped me see progress! Thank you! Wish there was some feature to optionally reset goals as a new year ir month begins though ### 5/5 — BusyMomSC *2022-12-02, version 2.0* I’ve been looking for an app to motivate me to accomplish some goals I’ve been putting off for a while. This app is encouraging and allows me to expand my vision of what I would like to accomplish step by step. It’s easy to use and although there is a subscription I believe it is a great investment if you are interested in a goal outline that offers flexibility and accountability. So give it a try you will not be disappointed 🤗 ### 5/5 — North Star is the best! *2022-12-01, version 2.0* This app is seriously so helpful when organizing goals and ideas! It has helped me break down my bigger ideas into itemized tasks and tracks their progress in real time. I definitely recommend North Star for anyone who has goals, tasks and ideas they want to bring to fruition - truly the best way to gear up for those New Year’s resolutions! ### 5/5 — Encourages me , Reminds me ! *2022-12-01, version 2.0* I love this app ! My biggest obstacle to doing my home Physical Therapy program is that I get distracted and busy . This app has really had an impact … I get reminded to complete my therapy , and I am grateful for the help and encouragement ! I am no longer embarrassed … I don’t have to confess to my fitness coach that I forgot to do the work and follow the plan ! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — North Star *2025-09-27, version 2.1* I wish it would receive an update . When I first downloaded this app it was awesome but since they change the app icon many things got lost on the way, and to be honest now I can’t even use it because the letter appears tiny I used to love it and it was perfect until they decide to completely redesign it and seriously not the app icon and the menu is better. I wish the developer could bring the original icon and version of the app , since it was updated 2 years ago I stopped using it No one answers here, on iPad and iPhone the main screen the text is too small there any fonts size and it doesn’t sync with iCloud with your Apple devices. It doesn’t have Apple Watch app either. I think the developers have already abandoned this app ### 1/5 — No lifetime Option Available *2024-11-14, version 2.1* In description they say lifetime purchase available but only yearly option available. Deceptive description ### 2/5 — Amazing - but needs sync reenabled *2023-11-30, version 2.1* It looks like this app has fizzled out and there hasn’t been any new development in awhile to fix the problems - primarily syncing across devices, which doesn’t exist anymore. Additionally there are frustrating bugs with icons not displaying and transition animations shifting elements. Please update this to be functional again - I’d gladly pay annual subscriptions for this app if I could sync and the small glitches were fixed. ### 2/5 — Spelling error *2021-05-02, version 1.25* I refuse to pay that much money for an app subscription that doesn’t even keep track of obvious spelling mistakes such as word “activities” being spelled as “activies” when you go to create a new measure tool. ### 3/5 — iCloud doesn’t sync *2025-10-05, version 2.1* I’m liking the aesthetic and design and functionality of the app. It offers good tools and would be a great goal tracker. But just one thing….doesnt sync with iCloud. So all the goals and the setup I did on my laptop didn’t sync with my iPhone. ### 3/5 — Please add iCloud syncing! *2023-02-04, version 2.1* Then I’d give it 5 stars and download again 🙂 without syncing I really can’t get much use out of it. ### 3/5 — Great looking app, but I’ll pass on the subscription *2022-12-05, version 2.0* The app is great looking and seems to have a lot of features, but these yearly subscriptions for apps that do nothing but track things for you is getting out of hand. If there was a one time fee, I’d be much more likely to purchase the app, but almost $40 a year for this just isn’t worth it imo. ### 3/5 — Alert sounds not available? *2021-08-19, version 1.26* I have torn apart every task/goal management app since 2005… sound notifications are CRITICAL with iPhone!!! Please make it an optional feature you can turn on, Will make this a 5-star app overnight. ### 3/5 — Great app but very pricey *2020-11-09, version 1.23* I really like the app, I mostly track my stuff on spreadsheets. This is a very good looking way to track your goals. Which, in all honesty, is all your getting from switching from a speared sheet. Unfortunately it comes with a very high price tag for just that, I would definitely consider if the price was more reasonable. ### 3/5 — Awesome *2020-11-03, version 1.23* great app, i love it but i only have the free version cause it’s a little pricy for the full version ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I like it *2026-07-17, version 2.1* Its very cute and not overwhelming with so much stuff all over the place ### 5/5 — Life Changing *2025-07-21, version 2.1* Habits are everything and having something that helps with accountability and efficiency of developing them has changed the game for me. 10 stars!! ### 5/5 — Almost Perfect *2025-04-22, version 2.1* No other app I’ve tried is quite like this one, where it’s got it all: habits, planner, milestones, and beauty.✨ And I’ve tried A LOT of apps. Only thing missing is widgets - I really hope this app resurrects and the founders realize the gem they have here!! ### 5/5 — Brilliant & Amazing Co-Founder *2025-01-11, version 2.1* Absolutely worth it. No doubt. Test it out. Worth every penny (you’ll probably spend more your next 2 trips to Starbucks). Amazing UI, brilliant co-founder who put her whole-heart & education into this app. Best one by far and life changing. ### 5/5 — Extremly Good App *2024-04-02, version 2.1* The app is very well made and the UI is perfect. if you’re looking for an to organize your goals quickly and in a satisfying way, this is it. ### 5/5 — Great UI and easy to customize *2024-01-07, version 2.1* North Star is such a user-friendly goal setting app. My one request would be to add signal to the request for widgets - being able to see my goals on my homescreen prompts me to continue taking action 💪🏼 Keep up the great work - it’s such a good app to use! ### 5/5 — Best list/habit tracker out there! *2024-01-02, version 2.1* North Star has been super helpful for a list lover like me! It is easy to use, simple to setup and aids in reaching my goals and habits. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — I love it *2023-06-08, version 2.1* This app I just downloaded it and I’m in love it 10/10 recommend the subscription is really cheap aswell. ### 5/5 — Building healthy habits! *2023-06-04, version 2.1* I downloaded this app because it was advertised to me on Tik tok, just started using it and it is great so far !! 👍👍 ### 5/5 — Download this app! *2023-02-25, version 2.1* Now pls 😌 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-24.*