Catalyst 2.0 vs Forward
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Catalyst 2.0
This program assists case managers in fostering client relationships and facilitating timely interventions. It empowers clients to take accountability and modify their behavior through structured communication and automated reminders.
- Client relationship management
- Timely communication and intervention
- Client self-management empowerment
- Automated event notifications
- Required acknowledgements for accountability
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Catalyst is a behavioral modification and rehabilitation program that helps case managers maintain effective client relationships, enables timely communications and intervention, and promotes client self-management. An important facet of Catalyst is the ability to empower clients to increase accountability and change behavior. Catalyst provides an elevated level of communication through on-demand and scheduled interactions, and supports improved client accountability and behavior modification through scheduled interactions. Automated event notifications and reminders ensure clients are aware of their obligations and commitments, while required acknowledgements ensure clients are accountable for upcoming events.
Forward
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Forward is a goal setting app encouraging users to dream big. Set your mind on the impossible, make daily progress towards your goals, and discover what you are capable of. Includes optional companion watchOS app for goal tracking and reminders on the go! 1. Add Goals Create your goals with milestones for tracking and a number of customization options within the app. Goals should feel improbable if not impossible when setting them and should be achievable within a year. They should also be goals that will have a significant impact on your personal growth. 2. Daily Progress Make daily progress towards your goals and track them in the app. Receive reminders from Forward to add your progress and keep your streak going! 3. Track Progress View a number of metrics that show you how much progress you've made, including the percentage complete for each goal, your total percentage complete, and a personal growth metric based on your daily progress and compounding growth. Graphics use: https://icons8.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catalyst 2.0 at none against Forward's 1. Catalyst 2.0 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Forward's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 37 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Forward sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Catalyst 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Catalyst 2.0 ships an update every 37 months, Forward every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Catalyst 2.0 | Forward |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Capita Technologies Inc | Dylan Patrick Lloyd |
In-app purchases
Catalyst 2.0
No in-app purchases
Forward
- Fast Forward$4.991 Year
