# Gratitude Plus vs Performance by GRIND

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Performance by GRIND at none against Gratitude Plus's 24. Performance by GRIND also leads on ads (none vs shown). Gratitude Plus's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Performance by GRIND asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gratitude Plus against 5.0 for Performance by GRIND. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gratitude Plus has 21K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Gratitude Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Performance by GRIND's.

Gratitude Plus ships an update every 10 days, Performance by GRIND every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gratitude Plus | Performance by GRIND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gratitude-plus-journal/id1447851477/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performance-by-grind/id6473959630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Redwheel Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/285375879) | [GRIND Sports Performance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720255437) |

## What reviewers say

### Gratitude Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #113 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


### Performance by GRIND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performance-by-grind/id6473959630)

Access personalized workout programs and track your fitness journey. Monitor workouts, nutrition, habits, and measurements with coach guidance. Join communities for motivation and earn badges for achievements.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout programs, Workout and meal tracking, Habit and measurement tracking, Real-time coach messaging, Digital community support, Milestone badges, Wearable device integration

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gratitude Plus free?

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

### Is Performance by GRIND free?

Performance by GRIND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gratitude Plus or Performance by GRIND?

Performance by GRIND is rated higher. Gratitude Plus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Performance by GRIND averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Gratitude Plus or Performance by GRIND have ads?

Gratitude Plus shows ads; Performance by GRIND does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gratitude Plus or Performance by GRIND?

Gratitude Plus ships an update every 10 days, and Performance by GRIND every 6 weeks. Most recently, Gratitude Plus was updated on October 26, 2026 and Performance by GRIND on October 24, 2026.

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