# DayStamp vs Avocation

The clearest difference is ads: Avocation at none against DayStamp's shown. Avocation also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayStamp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Avocation 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 — 4.6 for DayStamp against 4.6 for Avocation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 489 and 957 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of DayStamp's written reviews are positive against 80% of Avocation's.

DayStamp ships an update every 2 weeks, Avocation fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayStamp | Avocation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (489 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daystamp-habit-tracker/id1456241316/reviews) | **[4.6 (957 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avocation-habit-tracker/id1479581895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 489 | **957** |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 162 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/493849479) | [David Joech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479581894) |

## What reviewers say

### DayStamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daystamp-habit-tracker/id1456241316)

Effortlessly track daily habits and streaks with convenient widgets for your home screen, lock screen, and Apple Watch. Log progress with a single tap, add notes or photos, and visualize your patterns with detailed statistics. Keep your data safe with iCloud sync and Dropbox backups.

**Highlights:** Home Screen widgets for one-tap check-ins, Lock Screen widgets for weekly progress, Apple Watch integration, Add notes and photos to check-ins, Monthly and yearly statistics, iCloud sync and Dropbox backup, Skip feature for missed days

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward design and interface
- 💡 Flexible for daily, weekly, and monthly tasks
- 👍 Clear visualizations of results
- 💡 Customization options (colors, reminders, categorization)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not working as expected
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall (dark mode)
- 🔍 Difficult to delete habits
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔒 No sync across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Habit tracking not working correctly
- Inability to add new habits in free version
- Color picker not functioning properly
- Widget ordering issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set daily goals for habits
- Implement iCloud sync across devices
- Allow more widget customization options
- Add journaling/notes section


### Avocation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avocation-habit-tracker/id1479581895)

This app helps you build positive habits and break negative ones through a fun, visual approach. It offers daily planning, progress tracking with gamified elements like a growing plant, and educational lessons on habit formation. An offline assistant designed for personal growth.

**Highlights:** Habit creation and daily routine organization, Visual habit tracking with customizable circles, Progress statistics with a filling water bottle metaphor, Time travel feature to correct missed habit entries, Gamified plant growth based on habit completion, Educational lessons on habit formation, Customizable reminders for each habit

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purple Pot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Avocado Pot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Smile Pot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purple Pot | $3.99 | one-time |
| Avocado Pot | $3.99 | one-time |
| Smile Pot | $3.99 | one-time |
| Purple Pot | $8.99 | one-time |
| Avocado Pot | $8.99 | one-time |
| Smile Pot | $8.99 | one-time |
| Membership Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Simple and easy to use
- 🌱 Cute plant growth feature
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🕰️ Habit categorization by time of day
- 💰 One-time payment, no subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version, need to pay for more features
- 📊 Lack of detailed statistics and progress tracking
- 🔄 Inability to reorder or edit habits
- 🕰️ Rigid scheduling of habits by specific days
- 🐛 Calendar and data tracking issues

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar not accurately reflecting completed habits
- Reminders not working as expected
- Habit completion not registering properly
- Crashing and freezing issues with multiple habits

**Requested features**

- Weekly and monthly habit tracking
- Customizable habit scheduling (e.g., X times per week)
- Detailed progress and history for individual habits
- Home screen widgets
- Dark mode and more color options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayStamp free?

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

### Is Avocation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DayStamp or Avocation?

Avocation is rated higher. DayStamp averages 4.6 out of 5 from 489 ratings, while Avocation averages 4.6 from 957 ratings.

### Do DayStamp or Avocation have ads?

DayStamp shows ads; Avocation does not.

### Which is updated more often, DayStamp or Avocation?

DayStamp ships an update every 2 weeks, and Avocation fortnightly. Most recently, DayStamp was updated on October 29, 2026 and Avocation on October 29, 2026.

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