Comparison

My Goals vs CanGoal

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

Head to head
About

My Goals

This self-management app gamifies task completion by allowing users to earn coins for finishing daily tasks and to-dos. These earned coins can then be used to 'purchase' self-rewards, creating a motivational loop for productivity.

Highlights
  • Earn coins for completing tasks
  • Use coins for self-rewards
  • Daily task tracking
  • To-do list management
  • Task reordering and cancellation
  • iCloud backup
Features
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Work and study like it's a game. Every small progress deserves a reward. Complete daily goals or to-dos to earn coins, then spend them on rewards you choose for yourself — turning consistency into something rewarding and fun. How it works: - Check-in to earn coins: Complete habits or to-dos and get coins as a reward - Spend coins on rewards: Write down what you want, price it in coins, and redeem when you've earned enough - Positive loop: The more you stick with it, the more coins you earn, the more motivated you stay Four main modules: - Habits: Track daily habits, set a coin value, and earn when you complete them - To-do list: Record daily tasks, earn coins upon completion - Self-rewards: Write down rewards you want, price them in coins, and treat yourself - History & stats: Calendar heatmap plus detailed statistics — your progress is always visible Six task completion modes: - Normal: Double-tap to complete instantly - Pomodoro Technique: 25-min focus + 5-min break, built-in timer and stats - Countdown: Perfect for timed habits like a 20-minute workout - Timer: Earn coins based on actual time spent, great for reading or open-ended tasks - Monotasking: Focus on your top 5 priorities each day, deep work mode - Decide on completion: Amount undecided, enter it when you finish — great for impulse rewards More details: - iCloud backup & sync, never lose your data when switching devices - Dark mode and light mode, SF Symbols icons, clean and beautiful design - Quick entry: Log things in one tap, earn coins instantly - Search history, revisit your growth journey anytime - Home screen widgets, check in without opening the app About In-App Purchases: This app is free to download with core features available for free forever. Unlock Pro to get these exclusive features: - Custom background images - Rename and recolor folders - Delete history records - Pomodoro Technique - Countdown tasks - Monotasking Two unlock options: - Buff: Short-term unlock, expires next day. Complete 3 tasks daily to extend by one more day. - Forever: One-time purchase, lifetime access to all Pro features. Restore purchases anytime in Settings. The Forever version supports cross-device restore; Buff is a one-time purchase and cannot be restored. Feedback Email: hellobanny@gmail.com WeChat Official Account: 私房水果工具 Privacy Policy: https://hellobanny.github.io/mygoal/privacy-policy.html

About

CanGoal

This app helps you achieve your goals with engaging features like personalized "Goal Buddies" and focus timers. Visualize your progress with intuitive charts and customize your experience to stay motivated and organized.

Highlights
  • Goal tracking
  • Schedule checklists
  • Goal Buddies
  • Focus timers
  • Habit tracking
  • Progress visualization
  • Customization options
Features
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CanGoal, an app that combines aesthetics and talent into a goal-tracking wonder. Recommended by Apple editors, featured in App Store; a passionate recommendation for work friends and student partners, with numerous positive reviews! It's an app you're worth having. What features does CanGoal offer? - Goal tracking - Schedule checklists - Fun and engaging "Goal Buddies" - Focus timers - Habits, quantification, and everything in between Why should you try CanGoal? - Created many task lists and then quickly forgot or overlooked them? CanGoal reshapes your goal-oriented approach, focusing on what you truly want to accomplish. - Do you find it a bit boring when achieving your goals? Now, you don't have to worry, because here, "CanGoal friends" will accompany and encourage you to complete your goals, just like your best friends. - With intuitive progress bars and charts, CanGoal helps you visualize your goal progress. This not only gives you a clear view of your completion but also motivates you to keep moving forward. - Everyone has different goals and habits, and CanGoal offers a wealth of personalized options, allowing you to customize the interface and features according to your preferences and needs. Whether it's color themes, reminder sounds, or task categorization, CanGoal can meet your needs. - Whether you use CanGoal on your phone, tablet, or computer, it ensures your data is synchronized through iCloud. This way, no matter where you are, you can always access and update your tasks and goals. CanGoal's commitment: - No registration required, no personal information collected - Data synchronization through iCloud, developers do not have access to your data - We do not place ads within the app. --- About CanGoal Pro Purchase Instructions: CanGoal offers an annual subscription plan and a one-time purchase plan. - You can choose an annual subscription or a one-time purchase plan based on your actual usage. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. - If you subscribe, the subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be identified. - Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in their "Account Settings" after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that part, where applicable. - Our app can be used normally after the subscription expires, and any unlocked content will remain accessible. Privacy Policy: https://www.canstudio.top/cangoal/agreements/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.canstudio.top/cangoal/agreements/terms feedback: cangoal@canapps.space

Screenshots

My Goals4 screens
CanGoal4 screens

Verdict

The call

My Goals and CanGoal are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. My Goals sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CanGoal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Goals holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 73 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 94% and 95% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Goals ships an update every 2 weeks, CanGoal every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
My Goals versus CanGoal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy GoalsCanGoal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (80 ratings) — better4.7 (73 ratings)
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews95.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings80 — better73
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer忠 张Zaozao Island Technology CO., Ltd

Customer experience

My Goals

All ratings80 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative1.9%

CanGoal

All ratings73 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive95.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

My Goals

One-time2
  • Get pro version buff$0.99
  • Upgrade to pro version$9.99
3 purchases

CanGoal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$2.991 Month
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro2 variants$9.99

Questions

Is My Goals free?
My Goals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CanGoal free?
CanGoal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Goals or CanGoal?
My Goals is rated higher. My Goals averages 4.9 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while CanGoal averages 4.7 from 73 ratings.
Do My Goals or CanGoal have ads?
Neither My Goals nor CanGoal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Goals or CanGoal?
My Goals ships an update every 2 weeks, and CanGoal every 11 days. Most recently, My Goals was updated on November 11, 2026 and CanGoal on November 7, 2026.

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