# Gratitude Plus vs PitPat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gratitude Plus at 93% against PitPat's 32%. Gratitude Plus also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). PitPat's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gratitude Plus sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PitPat sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gratitude Plus | PitPat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gratitude-plus-journal/id1447851477/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 31.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 861 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Redwheel Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/285375879) | [JOYFIT INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598065260) |

## What reviewers say

### Gratitude Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gratitude-plus-journal/id1447851477)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #96 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Cultivate a daily gratitude habit with this app. It offers a private journal, social sharing circles, creative prompts, and mood tracking to enhance well-being and foster connections. Gain insights into your gratitude patterns and receive daily inspiration.

**Highlights:** Private gratitude journal, Gratitude Circles for social sharing, Creative prompts, Mood tracking, Personalized insights, Daily inspiration and affirmations

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Gratitude Plus Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Gratitude Plus Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Student Plan Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Plan - $9.99 | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Gratitude Plus Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Gratitude Plus Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Gratitude Plus Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Gratitude Plus Student Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Gratitude Plus Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Get annual access | $39.99 | per year |
| Gratitude Plus Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Gratitude Plus Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Gratitude Plus Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Gratitude Plus Family Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| One-time Streak Restore | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for mental health
- 🤝 Allows sharing with friends/family
- 🌟 Positive and uplifting community
- 🕰️ Convenient daily reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features too expensive
- 🤔 Confusing UI and navigation
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscription
- 🔄 Inconsistent data sync and loss of entries

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple entries per day
- Add dark mode option
- Improve data backup and restore functionality


### PitPat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitpat/id1598065258)

Compete in immersive running challenges with friends and runners worldwide. Track your progress with data analysis and heart rate monitoring. Personalize your avatar and interact with others in real-time.

**Highlights:** Online running competitions, 1VS1 dual matches, Immersive virtual tracks, Character customization, Real-time voice/bullet screen interaction, Personalized training courses, Heart rate tracking, Data analysis and reports

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pitpat-ai-subscribe-month | $9.99 | per month |
| PitPat Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PitPat Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PitPat Quarterly | $28.99 | per 3 months |
| PitPat Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| PitPat Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly PitPat | $109.99 | per year |
| Special Yearly PitPat | $109.99 | per year |
| PitPat One Month | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging races and competitions
- 💰 Ability to earn rewards and cash
- 👍 Variety of seasonal updates and challenges
- 🎮 Immersive fitness experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and disconnections
- 🤖 Concerns about cheating and bots
- 🤔 Confusing and cluttered user interface
- 🚫 Inability to listen to own music
- 🔌 Bluetooth connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not properly tracked or recorded
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues with Bluetooth and WiFi
- Inaccurate data reporting and syncing

**Requested features**

- Automatic sync with Apple Health/Watch
- More customization options for workouts
- Ability to listen to own music during workouts
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gratitude Plus free?

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

### Is PitPat free?

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

### Do Gratitude Plus or PitPat have ads?

Gratitude Plus shows ads; PitPat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gratitude Plus or PitPat?

Gratitude Plus ships an update every 10 days, and PitPat every 10 days. Most recently, Gratitude Plus was updated on October 22, 2026 and PitPat on October 20, 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.*