# Tally vs Chainkeep

The clearest difference is rating: Tally at 4.4 against Chainkeep's 3.0. Tally also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 2). Chainkeep's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tally sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Chainkeep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tally holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tally has 4.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Tally's written reviews are positive against 0% of Chainkeep's.

Tally ships an update every 2 months, Chainkeep weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tally | Chainkeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-the-anything-tracker/id1090990601/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chainkeep-habit-tracker/id6816020893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **32.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 144 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kodeon, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748846686) | [Md Noman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877670392) |

## What reviewers say

### Tally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-the-anything-tracker/id1090990601)

This app helps you track anything, from habits and medications to spending and moods. It offers customizable trackers, detailed statistics, and helpful reminders to identify patterns and achieve your goals. Integrates with Apple HealthKit for automatic tracking.

**Highlights:** Track anything (habits, money, symptoms, etc.), Customizable trackers (daily, weekly, monthly), Progress statistics and pattern analysis, Reminders and notifications, Widget and Apple Watch support, HealthKit integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tally Growth Bundle: Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Tally Growth Bundle: Yearly | $18.99 | per year |
| Tally Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Tally Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Tally Premium - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| One-Time Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🔑 Customizable tallies
- 📊 Helpful tracking and visualization
- ⏱️ Timestamps for entries
- 🎨 Clean and aesthetically pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Lack of support and unresponsive developers
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔄 Removal of previously available features
- 🗓️ Inaccurate time and date tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Tallies not syncing correctly across devices
- Timestamp issues and incorrect date/time display
- Inability to restore previous purchases
- Broken or non-functional support/feedback channels

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit or remove individual tallies
- Improved Apple Watch integration and complications
- Export options for data backup and analysis
- More color and customization options
- Easier navigation and organization of tallies


### Chainkeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chainkeep-habit-tracker/id6816020893)

This app helps you build and maintain habits with a focus on accurate streak tracking. It offers flexible scheduling, one-tap completion, and insightful statistics to keep you motivated. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with customizable themes.

**Highlights:** One-tap habit completion, Flexible scheduling (daily, weekly, monthly), Accurate streak tracking, Habit strength indicator, Customizable themes, Private, ad-free experience, Data export/import

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chainkeep Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tally free?

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

### Is Chainkeep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tally or Chainkeep?

Tally is rated higher. Tally averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Chainkeep averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tally or Chainkeep have ads?

Neither Tally nor Chainkeep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tally or Chainkeep?

Tally ships an update every 2 months, and Chainkeep weekly. Most recently, Tally was updated on November 2, 2026 and Chainkeep on October 31, 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.*