# Alpha vs Eden

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eden at 89% against Alpha's 38%. Eden also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.6). Alpha's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alpha sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Eden sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alpha holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eden has 4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Alpha's written reviews are positive against 89% of Eden's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Alpha ships an update every 2 weeks, Eden every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha | Eden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-self-help-super-app/id1032754241/reviews)** | [4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eden-daily-routine-planner/id1589243137/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 223 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Super Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543029025) | [Millefeuille Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384170513) |

## What reviewers say

### Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-self-help-super-app/id1032754241)

This self-improvement app guides you toward a more fulfilling life with daily journaling, habit tracking, and goal management. It offers insights into your growth and challenges to build resilience, all in just 5 minutes a day.

**Highlights:** Daily journaling with prompts, Habit tracking with visual progress, Goal setting and achievement, Progress analytics and insights, 21-day resilience challenges (Quests), Custom themes and creative sparks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BetterMe Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Alpha Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| BetterMe Pro | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| BetterMe Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| Alpha Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| BetterMe Pro Forever | $17.99 | one-time |


### Eden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eden-daily-routine-planner/id1589243137)

Build daily routines with a gentle habit tracker that helps you grow a virtual garden as you complete tasks. Focus on consistency, not perfection, with a minimalist and calming design.

**Highlights:** Gentle habit tracking, Virtual garden growth mechanic, Minimalist and relaxing design, Focus timer and reminders, Home screen widgets, Ambient sounds and music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eden Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Eden Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Eden Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Eden Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌸 Beautiful and calming aesthetics
- 🎶 Relaxing background music and sounds
- 🌱 Motivating flower growth mechanic
- 🧘‍♀️ Helps build healthy habits and routines
- 💻 Simple and easy-to-use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited features in free version, need to pay for more
- 🌺 Flower withering too harsh for missed tasks
- 📋 Inability to reorder or customize tasks
- 🔔 Inconsistent notification/reminder functionality
- 🐛 Some reported bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Progress tracker not updating correctly
- Music playback issues when app is closed
- Inconsistent behavior when missing tasks

**Requested features**

- Add more plant/garden varieties to grow
- Allow more flexibility in task scheduling
- Implement a journal or notes feature
- Provide more customization options
- Improve the notification system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha free?

Alpha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Eden free?

Eden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alpha or Eden?

Alpha is rated higher. Alpha averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Eden averages 4.6 from 4K ratings.

### Do Alpha or Eden have ads?

Neither Alpha nor Eden shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alpha or Eden?

Alpha ships an update every 2 weeks, and Eden every 10 days. Most recently, Alpha was updated on November 2, 2026 and Eden on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*