Comparison

Habit Tracker vs Buffer

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

Head to head
About

Habit Tracker

This app helps you build and track habits with a simple, no-frills interface. It offers customizable widgets, inspirational recommendations, detailed statistics, and reminders to keep you on track. Data is stored locally for privacy and syncs across your devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • No login required
  • iOS Widgets
  • Habit recommendations
  • Monthly & weekly statistics
  • Extended reminder notifications
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Customizable icons and colors
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HabitBe is the perfect lightweight weekly Habit Tracker with no frills. • no login required, your data belongs to you • a wide variety of beautiful iOS Widgets • a curated list of recommendations to get inspired • all the statistics you need, monthly, weekly stats and much more • extended reminder notifications • an integrated timer • synchronization with all your devices using iCloud • a wide Variety of Icons and beautifully selected colors • support for Dark & Light-Mode • habits can be archived when you are done • privacy: on-device statistics (no server involved) • glanceable goals on your Home Screen HabitBe (App) is distributed by Sebastian Boldt  under Apple’s standard software license for iOS apps — the App Store Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA);  you can read its full version here. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Icons provided by https://icons8.de

About

Buffer

Features
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Buffer helps you pause before opening distracting apps. Select apps, set a cooldown, and require a deliberate confirmation before temporary access is granted. Buffer is designed for people who want a simple friction step before opening apps they use too often. Features: - Select apps using Apple's Screen Time picker - Add cooldown shields to selected apps - Require manual confirmation before temporary access - Keep rules and app selections on your device - No account required Buffer uses Apple's Screen Time APIs. Your selected apps and Screen Time settings stay on your device and are not uploaded to a server.

Screenshots

Habit Tracker4 screens
Buffer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buffer at none against Habit Tracker's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Habit Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Buffer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Habit Tracker versus Buffer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHabit TrackerBuffer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian Boldt世军 邹

Bugs and requests

Habit Tracker

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App freezes after using widget
  • Pro version purchase function not working for some
  • Timer stops when screen turns off
  • App crashes when accessing 'Contact' points
  • Long press menu doesn't appear
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  • Workflow UX issues during habit creation
  • Widget doesn't integrate quick functions

Requested features

12 requests
  • Allow marking habits as 'not done today'
  • Improve widget functionality for one-click habit completion
  • Add option to export data
  • Allow setting end of day for habit tracking
  • Add emoji icons
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  • Add notes to habits
  • Allow defining new units (e.g., 'steps')
  • Specify progress added per click
  • Option to hide details in overview
  • Mac support
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Dark mode

Buffer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Habit Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly PRO Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Biannual PRO Subscription3 Days trial$3.996 Months
  • Annual PRO Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • HabitBe PRO - Lifetime$22.99
None

Buffer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Habit Tracker free?
Habit Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Habit Tracker or Buffer have ads?
Neither Habit Tracker nor Buffer shows ads.

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