Comparison

Iron Will vs WhoseUp

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

Head to head
About

Iron Will

This app supports personal growth by helping users track progress, build new habits, and break old ones. It offers various modes, motivation tools, and customization options to keep users engaged and on track.

Highlights
  • Multiple tracking modes
  • Progress tracking with timers and counters
  • Motivational quotes and rewards
  • Customizable themes and widgets
  • Password protection and backup options
  • Community support via Discord
  • Multilingual support
Features
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IronWill - Your Companion for Personal Growth IronWill is your companion on the journey of personal growth, helping you track your progress, stay motivated, and achieve your goals. Whether you’re building new habits or breaking old ones, IronWill is here to support you every step of the way. Key Features: - Modes for Flexibility: Basic, Habit, and Simple Modes adapt to your needs. - Progress Tracking: Use timers, counters, and goal-setting tools to stay on track. - Motivation Tools: Receive daily quotes, celebrate milestones, and unlock rewards like new avatar borders and themes. - Customization: Enjoy Dark Mode, diverse themes, and widgets (small & medium for iOS 14+). - Privacy & Security: Password protection, auto-backup, and manual backup/restore options (excluding images). - Community & Sharing: Share achievements and join our growing Discord community of over 5,500 members. - Multilingual Support: Available in 14+ languages, including English, Vietnamese, Spanish, and more. Why Choose IronWill? - Completely Free: No ads, no hidden costs. - Customizable Experience: Tailor the app to your preferences. - Global Community: Connect with like-minded individuals. Get Involved Love IronWill? Rate us and share your feedback to help us improve. Your suggestions make a difference! Start Building Your Iron Will Today! Join thousands of users worldwide on this transformative journey. Download now and take the first step towards your goals!

About

WhoseUp

Effortlessly track who's next to pay for group expenses like coffee, lunches, or dinners. Create custom circles for different groups, log payments, and let the app automatically manage fair turn rotations. View payment history and confirm transactions for accountability.

Highlights
  • Fair turn tracking
  • Unlimited group circles
  • Payment statistics and history
  • Payment confirmation
  • Customizable group banners
  • Data export to CSV
  • Dark mode support
Features
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WHO PAID LAST? WhoseUp remembers so you don’t have to. Track who paid last and instantly see whose turn is next — perfect for couples, roommates, friends, coworkers, and recurring coffee or lunch groups. No debt calculations. No spreadsheets. No complicated expense ledger. Just a simple answer to one question: Who’s up next? KEY FEATURES • See Who’s Next Know instantly whose turn it is to pay. • Remember Who Paid Last Keep a clear history of previous turns. • One-Tap Logging Tap “I Paid” and WhoseUp automatically moves the turn forward. • Multiple Groups Create separate groups for Date Night, Coffee Runs, Groceries, Lunch, Roommates, and more. • Share the Next Turn Create a clean share card showing who paid last and who’s next, then send it through Messages, WhatsApp, social apps, and more. • Group Invites Invite friends to join your group quickly. • Turn History Review past payments and see how evenly your group has been taking turns. • iCloud Sync Keep your groups available across your Apple devices. • Home Screen Widget Check whose turn is next without opening the app. • Privacy First Your group data stays private and is stored locally or through your own iCloud account. PERFECT FOR • Couples taking turns on dates • Roommates sharing everyday purchases • Friends rotating dinner or drinks • Coworkers taking turns buying coffee • Anyone tired of hearing “I paid last time!” WhoseUp is not a debt calculator. It does not tell you who owes whom. It simply remembers the turn.

Screenshots

Iron Will4 screens
WhoseUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WhoseUp at none against Iron Will's shown. Iron Will's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Iron Will sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and WhoseUp 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

WhoseUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iron Will has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Iron Will's written reviews are positive against 100% of WhoseUp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iron Will ships an update monthly, WhoseUp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Iron Will versus WhoseUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIron WillWhoseUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB12 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCuong Nguyen VanJimmy Park

Customer experience

Iron Will

All ratings1,016 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews417 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.1%

WhoseUp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Iron Will

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Relapse count not updating correctly
  • App crashing on some devices
  • Widget not displaying timer

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more milestones and achievements
  • Implement Apple Watch support
  • Allow editing of past journal entries
  • Add a community feature for sharing progress

WhoseUp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Iron Will

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Donate 1$0.99
  • Donate 2$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Donate 10$9.99
  • Donate 50$49.99
1 purchases

WhoseUp

One-time1
  • Who's Paying Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Iron Will free?
Iron Will is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhoseUp free?
WhoseUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Iron Will or WhoseUp?
WhoseUp is rated higher. Iron Will averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while WhoseUp averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Iron Will or WhoseUp have ads?
Iron Will shows ads; WhoseUp does not.
Which is updated more often, Iron Will or WhoseUp?
Iron Will ships an update monthly, and WhoseUp fortnightly. Most recently, Iron Will was updated on October 29, 2026 and WhoseUp on October 11, 2026.

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