# Tiny Habits Tracker vs 小光芒

The clearest difference is monetization model: 小光芒 at free with in-app purchases against Tiny Habits Tracker's subscription. 小光芒 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tiny Habits Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 20) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Habits Tracker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 小光芒 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tiny Habits Tracker against 4.8 for 小光芒. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Habits Tracker has 106 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Tiny Habits Tracker's written reviews are positive against 92% of 小光芒's.

Tiny Habits Tracker ships an update fortnightly, 小光芒 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Habits Tracker | 小光芒 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-habits-tracker/id1455083310/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1580848041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [xiaorichang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455083309) | [Wuhan nine point mutual Entertainment Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435121537) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Habits Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-habits-tracker/id1455083310)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Month Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Subscribe Year Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Month Membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| 小习惯季度会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month Membership | $1.99 | one-time |
| 小习惯半年会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Year Membership | $7.99 | one-time |
| 小习惯永久会员限时优惠 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life Membership | $12.99 | one-time |
| Year Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Life Membership | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very practical and useful
- 🎨 Simple and cute interface
- 💡 Gamified elements (effort points, wish store)
- 🚀 Efficient habit tracking
- ✨ Easy to use and operate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget bugs on iPhone
- ❓ Content not fully translated to English
- ❌ No English support
- 🐛 Habit color changes automatically
- ❌ Registration requires Chinese phone number

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### 小光芒

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1580848041)

This app helps users build good habits through daily check-ins, encouragement from others, and rewards. It offers tools for time management, goal setting, and personal growth, making habit formation simpler and more effective.

**Highlights:** Daily habit check-ins, Encouragement from strangers, Habit achievement medals, Incentive-based reward system, Study buddy feature, Daily reflection journal, Future self letter writing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1元项目 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18元项目 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 毅力buff | $2.99 | one-time |
| 季度会员优惠价 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1个季度会员 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 一年会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1年会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 终生会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 198元项目 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Habits Tracker free?

Tiny Habits Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 小光芒 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Habits Tracker or 小光芒?

小光芒 is rated higher. Tiny Habits Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while 小光芒 averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do Tiny Habits Tracker or 小光芒 have ads?

Tiny Habits Tracker shows ads; 小光芒 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Habits Tracker or 小光芒?

Tiny Habits Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and 小光芒 monthly. Most recently, Tiny Habits Tracker was updated on September 23, 2026 and 小光芒 on September 21, 2026.

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