# Starfish Virtues — Live The Art of Virtue

> A digital implementation of Benjamin Franklin's thirteen virtues habit-building system. (iPhone/iPad app by Grant Grueninger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfish-virtues/id1543243934 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Grant Grueninger](https://appshunter.io/developer/920805731)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.4 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-12-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfish-virtues/id1543243934/reviews.md

## What is Starfish Virtues?

Ben Franklin, in his autobiography, wrote of thirteen virtues, and described a system by which one could build those virtues as habits in oneself over a thirteen-week period.

Starfish Virtues implements his system as described, on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac.

- Set a start date (which must be a Sunday), and the app will guide you along, highlighting the current week and completed days.
- Each week, focus on one virtue, while still tracking all of them - this lets you see, as Ben put it, that, "while my care was employ'd at guarding against one fault, I was often surprised by another". Your goal is to have a clean row for that week's virtue, "leaving the other virtues to their ordinary chance".
- Each night, examine your day, tapping the day's cell for "every fault ... to have been committed respecting that virtue upon that day". Each tap produces a dot, so you can mark multiple offenses.
- The board for the thirteenth week should be much clearer than the board for the first week was.

Unlike Ben's "little book", your Virtues app:
- Syncs via iCloud to all your devices
- Supports dark mode
- Highlights the current week and past days automatically
- Doesn't require a candle to see at night

Learn The Art of Virtue today.

## Key features

- Thirteen-week virtue focus system
- Daily fault tracking
- iCloud syncing across devices
- Dark mode support
- Automatic week highlighting

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfish-virtues/id1543243934/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Crashes when I do anything.

*2021-01-11, version 1.0*

Update: Developer got back to me and made fixes. Works great. 2 weeks in and so far so good. 

If I tap on any virtue the app closes. Do not buy.

**Developer response:** HI Troy - sorry to hear the app is giving you trouble! Updating your device to iOS 14.3 (Settings > General > Software Update) should fix the issue. We're working on making it work on earlier versions too. If you have any further issues or questions you can chat with me directly using the chat bubble on www.cscorp.com.

## Frequently asked questions about Starfish Virtues

### How does Starfish Virtues help me build habits?

Starfish Virtues implements Benjamin Franklin's thirteen-week system. Each week, you focus on a specific virtue, tracking daily faults related to it and observing your progress over time.

### What devices does Starfish Virtues support?

Starfish Virtues is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac, with iCloud syncing to keep your progress consistent across all your devices.

### How much does Starfish Virtues cost?

Starfish Virtues is a paid application, priced at $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required after the initial purchase.

### Is Starfish Virtues suitable for younger users?

The app has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults interested in personal development and habit building.

### How often is Starfish Virtues updated?

The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on March 18, 2021. While updates are not frequent, the app is stable and functional for its intended purpose.

### What do users like about Starfish Virtues?

Based on its single rating, users appreciate the app's implementation of Franklin's system. The 5.0-star rating suggests a very positive user experience with its core functionality.

### Does Starfish Virtues have ads?

Starfish Virtues is a paid application and does not contain advertisements. Users can focus on their habit building without interruptions.

### Can I track multiple virtues at once in Starfish Virtues?

Yes, while you focus on one virtue per week, the app allows you to track all thirteen virtues simultaneously, providing a comprehensive overview of your progress and any recurring faults.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1.1 — 2021-03-18

Virtues are now cleared out when you set a new start date so that you can start a new 13-week cycle with a clean slate.

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