Comparison

Tiny Habits Tracker vs iDay

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

Head to head
About

Tiny Habits Tracker

Build sustainable routines with a science-backed habit tracker. Integrate time management tools like the Pomodoro Technique to enhance focus and discipline for study, work, and personal goals. Visualize your progress with detailed feedback and journaling.

Highlights
  • Science-backed habit formation
  • Pomodoro Technique integration
  • Visual progress tracking
  • Study and health goal management
  • Focus mode with app locking
  • Customizable habit plans
  • Journaling and reflection tools
Features
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Tiny Habits is a habit-tracking app based on scientific habit formation theories, incorporating key concepts from “Mini Habits” by Stephen Guise and “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. By starting with small, achievable habits, you can gradually build long-term, sustainable routines. The app integrates the Pomodoro Technique to combine time management and focus training, helping you stay efficient and self-disciplined in study, work, and daily life. ===Why Choose Tiny Habits=== 1、Backed by Science: Built on proven theories from Mini Habits and Atomic Habits for effective habit formation. 2、Precision Time Management: Combines the Pomodoro Technique with a time-tracking system to help manage schedules, enhance focus, and develop deep work habits. 3、Visual Progress Feedback: Detailed tracking and data analysis help you monitor progress and optimize habit-building strategies. 4、Comprehensive Self-Discipline Training: Supports study tracking, health goals, and lifestyle improvements to eliminate procrastination and build positive habits. ===What Can You Track with Tiny Habits=== 1、Study Tracking: Track study hours for exams, reading, and certifications. 2、Health & Fitness: Manage weight loss, exercise, running, yoga, and sleep habits. 3、Focus & Deep Work: Use the Pomodoro Timer to improve concentration and eliminate distractions. 4、Self-Improvement: Set reminders for hydration, budgeting, and daily planning. 5、Journaling & Reflection: Record daily habit progress to reinforce long-term growth. ===Key Features=== 1、Smart Habit Management – Customize habit plans with flexible tracking options. 2、Time Management & Reminders – Use Pomodoro Timers, countdowns, and alerts to stay on track. 3、Progress Tracking & Reflection – Daily, weekly, and monthly reports with journaling features. 4、Goal Tracking & Countdown – Keep important milestones visible to maintain motivation. 5、Focus Mode (App Locking) – Minimize distractions and improve productivity. 6、Widgets & Study Room – Quick access to habit tracking and personal study space. 7、Ad-Free & Minimalist Design – Clean, distraction-free experience focused on productivity. Description of Automatic Renewal Service for Tiny Habits Members 【Subscription cycle】 Continuous annual subscription (1 year) 【Subscription price】 The automatic renewal fee for continuous annual membership is 38 yuan/year 【Payment】 Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 【Automatic Renewal】 The renewal fee will be charged from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration of the current subscription period, and one subscription period will be extended after the deduction is successful. [Cancel Automatic Renewal] If you need to cancel the subscription, please manually open the iOS "Settings" --> click "Apple ID", select to view "Apple ID", enter the account settings page, click "Subscribe", and cancel the subscription. This subscription will automatically renew if it is not closed at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. 【Member Service Agreement】 https://xrc.xianbeikeji.com/xiaorichangvip.html 【Privacy Policy】 https://xrc.xianbeikeji.com/privacy_daily.html

About

iDay

This app helps you focus and overcome procrastination using the Pomodoro Technique. It offers customizable timers, ambient sounds, and study modes to create a distraction-free environment for work and study.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer (25 min focus, 5 min rest)
  • Customizable focus and rest timers
  • Ambient soundscapes (waves, rain, forest, cafe)
  • Study area with flip mode to prevent phone use
  • Task reminders and procrastination tools
  • Data statistics for tracking efforts
Features
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iDay,开启一段美好的专注时光。 为什么需要iDay? - 总是被各种琐事和诱惑打断,无法长时间专心投入 - 因为拖延和懒惰,明明很多事情,却无法开始 - 时间无情流逝,不知道如何开始新的一天 - 试过很多时间管理法,却依然效率低下于事无补 - 事情越来越多,时间越来越少,压力越来越大 - 长时间伏案工作,忘记舒展身体、忘记喝水 如果你有以上困扰,试试「iDay」,让你暂时放下手机,开启你的专注旅程。 iDay是什么? 「iDay」是一个让你可以暂时放下手机、专心投入的 App。每当你想开始一段专心投入的时光,你可以在「iDay」中选择一个任务并开始专注。接下来的时间里,伴着海浪、雨声、森林、冥想或是咖啡厅的环境声音,你会心无旁骛专心投入。之后,你可以休息一小会儿或是继续下一段专注。每一天,都有成千上万的人在iDay开启专注旅程,和时间做朋友,遇见更好的自己。 「iDay」的主要功能 - 基于番茄工作法,每次专注 25 分钟,间隔休息 5 分钟 - 支持时长与休息模式自定义,定制顺心顺手的专注计时器 -任务提醒 ,定时任务提醒,培养专注习惯,摆脱拖延症 -学霸专区,开启学霸模式、翻转模式,让你在专注的时候更好地远离手机 -数据统计 让你的努力有迹可循 成为更好的人的路上,偶尔会孤单也偶尔会枯燥,希望我们一起度过,一起成长。

Screenshots

Tiny Habits Tracker4 screens
iDay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: iDay at free with in-app purchases against Tiny Habits Tracker's subscription. Tiny Habits Tracker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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. Tiny Habits Tracker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and iDay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tiny Habits Tracker against 4.7 for iDay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 71 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Tiny Habits Tracker's written reviews are positive against 89% of iDay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Habits Tracker ships an update fortnightly, iDay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tiny Habits Tracker versus iDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny Habits TrackeriDay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (106 ratings)4.7 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings106 — better71
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerxiaorichang Technology Co., Ltd.再锋 吴

Customer experience

Tiny Habits Tracker

All ratings106 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative7.5%

iDay

All ratings71 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

Bugs and requests

Tiny Habits Tracker

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Widget bugs on iPhone, icons disappear
  • Habit color changes automatically after modification
  • Photo upload fails
  • App crashes when adding new habits on iOS 13.1.1
  • Data loss after update and reinstallation
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  • Payment successful but still shows as non-member
  • Unable to bind account after purchasing VIP
  • Widget functionality issues

Requested features

9 requests
  • Widget functionality without opening app
  • Date countdown function
  • Ability to record private diary entries
  • More detailed habit statistics
  • Feature to track accumulated hours per habit
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  • Comparison of days persisted vs. total days established for habits
  • More features in the future
  • Adaptation to dark mode
  • Dedicated iPad UI

iDay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Tiny Habits Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Subscribe Month Membership$1.991 Month
  • Subscribe Year Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time9
  • Month Membership$0.99
  • 小习惯季度会员$1.99
  • 3 Month Membership$1.99
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  • 小习惯半年会员$2.99
  • 3 Year Membership$7.99
  • 小习惯永久会员限时优惠$9.99
  • Life Membership$12.99
  • Year Membership$19.99
  • Life Membership$24.99
1 purchases

iDay

One-time1
  • 高级会员$2.99

Questions

Is Tiny Habits Tracker free?
Tiny Habits Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iDay free?
iDay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tiny Habits Tracker or iDay?
Tiny Habits Tracker and iDay are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 106 and 71 ratings respectively.
Do Tiny Habits Tracker or iDay have ads?
Both Tiny Habits Tracker and iDay show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Habits Tracker or iDay?
Tiny Habits Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and iDay every 2 months. Most recently, Tiny Habits Tracker was updated on October 16, 2026 and iDay on October 15, 2026.

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