Comparison

Alpha vs Instagrit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alpha

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
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An operating system for people who want to live better. Each day, Alpha runs a simple practice: your priority and most important tasks, a short reflection, and the habits that keep life in balance. Not five more apps — one system that fits in a few minutes. WHAT'S IN THE SYSTEM • Today & Alfie — your daily companion helps you pick what matters, walk through the practice, and cheer when you show up • Hitlist & reflection — set your priority with the most important tasks and a short journal so the day has a clear shape • Habits — track the routines that keep life in balance, with streaks that reward consistency • Move, Meditate & Breathe — short sessions for body and calm; workouts and sessions can sync with Apple Health • Themes & widgets — personalize the look; Home and Lock Screen widgets keep your next step visible • Streaks — every day you show up counts, with skip days so one off-day doesn't end the run ALPHA PRO • Custom themes and personalization • Advanced analytics and insights • Priority cloud sync and data export • Exclusive growth prompts and quests Download Alpha and start a few focused minutes a day — the system keeps running. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Instagrit

Features
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Stop relying on motivation, it’s useless. Build lasting discipline through social accountability with friends and daily habits. What is Instagrit? Instagrit is your discipline partner for people who are tired of being unmotivated all the time and are ready for real change. No fluff, no hacks. Just a straightforward system to build discipline through daily actions and peer accountability. Core Features We keep it simple. Daily Duties to track and complete specific actions (not vague goals). Shared accountability to partner with others who won't let you slack. Progress Tracking to see your discipline build day by day. Morning & Evening Check-ins so you start and finish your day with intention and lastly an Achievement System to earn streaks through consistent action. Premium Features Take your discipline further with advanced analytics and insights to track your progress and tag your duties with custom categories to keep your life organised. Extended history to never lose sight of what you’ve achieved. Who Needs This? We built Instagrit for people tired of waiting for motivation to strike… spoiler, it won’t. Those who've also tried and failed with other habit apps and anyone ready to replace their excuses with action and hard work. Get disciplined and stay accountable with your friends. Why Instagrit? Motivation is unreliable. Discipline isn't. Instagrit helps you build discipline through daily accountability, peer pressure that works, simple focused tracking and a no-excuses approach to it all. Get Started Download now and start building discipline that lasts. No motivation required.

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Screenshots

Alpha4 screens
Instagrit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Instagrit at every 3 days against Alpha's every 2 weeks. Instagrit also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alpha sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Instagrit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alpha ships an update every 2 weeks, Instagrit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Alpha versus Instagrit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlphaInstagrit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuper Labs Inc.Filmshape Ltd

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Alpha

Subscriptions5
  • BetterMe Pro$0.991 Month
  • Alpha Monthly$1.991 Month
  • BetterMe Pro$4.996 Months
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  • BetterMe Pro$7.991 Year
  • Alpha Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • BetterMe Pro Forever$17.99
3 purchases

Instagrit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is Alpha free?
Alpha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Instagrit free?
Instagrit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alpha or Instagrit have ads?
Neither Alpha nor Instagrit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alpha or Instagrit?
Alpha ships an update every 2 weeks, and Instagrit every 3 days. Most recently, Alpha was updated on November 2, 2026 and Instagrit on November 4, 2026.

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