Comparison

Peaks vs Gradually

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

Head to head
About

Peaks

This app helps you build and track personal habits and goals. Customize schedules, set reminders, and monitor your progress with detailed statistics and notes. It offers features like a timer, dark mode, and PIN code lock for enhanced usability and security.

Highlights
  • Create and track habits
  • Customizable schedules
  • Progress statistics
  • Habit reminders
  • Notes and timers
  • PIN code lock
  • iCloud sync
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Create habits with Peaks and track your progress. Peaks can help you focus on what matters most - your own habits and goals. Key advantages of Peaks: - Create up to 3 habits for free. - Customize your schedule. Every day? Once a week? Or maybe only on weekends? Either option is available to you in the Peaks app. - Choose your habit. For example - drink water 3 times a day, or meditate for 30 minutes. - Set up notifications to help you remember to follow your planned habits. - Track your habits progress. The application will show how much time you spent, what was your maximum habit formation chain and much more. - Use filters to customize the display of planned habits. - Add notes for any day. - Add a run time for each habit. You can add time manually or use a timer that will also notify you when it's finished. - The application also has a PIN code lock if you want to protect your data. - Use Dark Mode in the evenings. - Use iCloud to sync data across all your devices. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal, in accordance with your plan, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings any time after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jb--cD1LwVuHs8wsOMcoBJvV2uM1lhzP/edit Terms Of Use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iuq0EUlqoHyGM5c0vYcpmdDdmvtm7DBp/

About

Gradually

Features
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Gradually has a unique tracking mechanic that helps users overcome day-to-day challenges without losing track of what's really important in their lives. It also allows anyone to make challenges with their friend and hold mutual accountability on each other. Finally, it also has tailored tips based on your profile and behaviour to learn what makes you tick in order to improve your changes of actually sticking with your set goals. Terms of Use: https://gogradually.web.app/terms-of-use/ EULA:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gogradually.web.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Peaks4 screens
Gradually4 screens

Verdict

The call

Peaks and Gradually are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Peaks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Gradually sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Peaks ships an update every 5 days, Gradually weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Peaks versus Gradually: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeaksGradually
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews88.9% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size22 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYury LoginovVitor Andrade

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Peaks

Subscriptions2
  • Premium monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium annual7 Days trial$14.491 Year
One-time1
  • Premium forever$19.99
2 purchases

Gradually

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Peaks free?
Peaks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gradually free?
Gradually is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Peaks or Gradually have ads?
Neither Peaks nor Gradually shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Peaks or Gradually?
Peaks ships an update every 5 days, and Gradually weekly. Most recently, Peaks was updated on October 13, 2026 and Gradually on October 25, 2026.

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