# Happy Things vs Potential

The clearest difference is rating: Happy Things at 4.3 against Potential's 3.7. Happy Things also leads on ratings volume (150 vs 13) and review sentiment (35% vs 22%). Potential's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Things sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Potential sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Happy Things holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Things has 150 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Happy Things's written reviews are positive against 22% of Potential's.

Happy Things ships an update every 3 weeks, Potential fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Things | Potential |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-things/id1542818887/reviews)** | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potential-better-choices/id1584414243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **35.0% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 78 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happy Things, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542818889) | [Potential, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584414245) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-things/id1542818887)

Cultivate happiness with daily, science-backed activities designed to reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance sleep. This app offers over 100 bite-sized practices to make happiness a habit, with progress tracking and reminders.

**Highlights:** 100+ science-backed happiness activities, Short, easy-to-follow daily practices, Daily activity reminders, Progress tracking with weekly check-ins, Holistic approach to wellbeing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Special Offer (OLD) | $59.99 | per year |


### Potential

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potential-better-choices/id1584414243)

This app helps you live more intentionally by transforming your phone's home screen and structuring your day. It tracks habits automatically, offers curated routines, and integrates with over 200 apps to make wise choices easier.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget integration, Daily schedule structuring, Automatic habit tracking via Apple Health, Curated lists and routines, 200+ app integrations, Persuasive design for behavior change

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Potential (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Potential Plus (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Potential (1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| Potential Plus (1 Year) | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Things free?

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

### Is Potential free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Happy Things or Potential?

Happy Things is rated higher. Happy Things averages 4.3 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Potential averages 3.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Happy Things or Potential have ads?

Neither Happy Things nor Potential shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Things or Potential?

Happy Things ships an update every 3 weeks, and Potential fortnightly. Most recently, Happy Things was updated on October 21, 2026 and Potential on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*