# Patterns vs Daily Habit List

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Patterns at 77% against Daily Habit List's 11%. Patterns also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). Daily Habit List's advantage is ratings volume (344 vs 35). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Habit List sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Patterns asks for nothing beyond the download.

Patterns holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Habit List has 344 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Patterns's written reviews are positive against 11% of Daily Habit List's.

Patterns ships an update every 6 weeks, Daily Habit List monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns | Daily Habit List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-personal-analytics/id1450907972/reviews)** | [4.2 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-habit-list-goal-tracker/id1528204230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **344** |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 11.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Limit Point Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/377981570) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-personal-analytics/id1450907972)

This app helps you build better habits and achieve your goals through personal analytics and visualization. Track routines, monitor progress with clear visuals, and stay motivated with streak counters to become the person you aspire to be.

**Highlights:** Habit tracking, Goal setting, Custom data tracking, Progress visualization, Streak counter, Flexible goal targets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Daily Habit List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-habit-list-goal-tracker/id1528204230)

This app helps you build and maintain healthy habits, achieve personal goals, and improve your lifestyle. It offers tools for daily planning, focus, meditation, and progress tracking to support your wellness journey.

**Highlights:** Free daily routine planner, Focus Timer for productivity, Meditation library, Monthly progress overview, Customizable colors for organization, Social sharing for motivation

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly with 3d trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with 3d trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with 3d trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly with 3d trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly with 3d trial | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good concept/idea
- 👍 Nice UI (mentioned once)
- 👍 App is good/awesome (mentioned once)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High cost/expensive subscription
- 💸 Paywall for basic features
- 💸 No free trial available
- 💸 Limited free version (2 habits)
- 💸 Misleading advertising (design vs reality)

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes
- App doesn't retain data
- App glitches and doesn't update calendar
- App not working after purchase

**Requested features**

- Ability to group habits
- Differentiate morning/night routines
- Widgets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterns free?

Patterns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Daily Habit List free?

Daily Habit List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Patterns or Daily Habit List?

Patterns is rated higher. Patterns averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Daily Habit List averages 4.2 from 344 ratings.

### Do Patterns or Daily Habit List have ads?

Daily Habit List shows ads; Patterns does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patterns or Daily Habit List?

Patterns ships an update every 6 weeks, and Daily Habit List monthly. Most recently, Patterns was updated on October 24, 2026 and Daily Habit List on October 24, 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.*