# Happier vs 1000 Hours Outside

The clearest difference is rating: 1000 Hours Outside at 4.8 against Happier's 3.9. 1000 Hours Outside also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 57) and review sentiment (47% vs 22%). Happier's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and 1000 Hours Outside sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

1000 Hours Outside holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1000 Hours Outside has 7.8K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Happier's written reviews are positive against 47% of 1000 Hours Outside's.

Happier ships an update every 4 weeks, 1000 Hours Outside every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happier | 1000 Hours Outside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier/id1555961966/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-hours-outside/id1568551599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **47.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keyboard, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450028864) | [Team Yurich LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568551601) |

## What reviewers say

### Happier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier/id1555961966)

Discover personalized tools and daily guidance to cultivate a happier life. This app helps you identify what brings you joy and build sustainable habits through flexible tracking methods and fun challenges. It adapts to your unique personality and goals for lasting self-improvement.

**Highlights:** Daily content and reflection prompts, Flexible habit tracking methods, Personalized recommendations based on personality, Fun, quick challenges, 7-day habit Jump-Starts, Self-improvement and personal growth focus

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎡 Fun spinning wheel feature for 5-minute challenges
- 📱 Beautiful and intuitive design
- ✍️ Multiple tracking methods (photos, journals, numbers)
- 💡 Personalized content based on Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies
- 🎯 Effective habit tracking and accountability tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($7.99-$10/month or $80-$100/year)
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication problems
- ❌ Cannot edit or backdate entries after creation
- 🚫 Limited free version (only 1 active aim allowed)

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes and prevents app access
- App stuck on subscription page in endless loop
- Password validation rejects valid passwords
- App crashes repeatedly on launch
- Daily quote doesn't update to new day

**Requested features**

- Ability to backdate or edit entries for past days
- Calendar view to see progress over time
- Support for multiple tracking methods simultaneously (journal AND photo)
- Ability to edit aims after creation
- More flexible aim scheduling (specific times, days of week)


### 1000 Hours Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-hours-outside/id1568551599)

Track your time spent outdoors with an easy-to-use timer that runs in the background. Enhance your experience by journaling adventures, adding photos, and creating profiles for family members. Unlock badges, connect with friends, and visualize your progress.

**Highlights:** Background time tracking, Journaling and photo uploads, Multiple family profiles, Milestone badges, Friend connections, Color-coded time chart, Community map feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adventure Map (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Membership Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Adventure Map (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Membership Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Badge Set 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Badge Set 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PDF Journal Export | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🎨 Motivating badges
- 📷 Ability to save photos
- 🗓️ Helpful for tracking hours
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tracks multiple profiles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy timer that stops or resets
- 🕰️ Difficult to edit or backtrack logged hours
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited visibility into past data
- 🔒 Lack of Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Timer stops working when app is in background
- Issues with logging and syncing data across profiles
- Inconsistencies in time tracking and reporting

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view and edit individual timer entries
- Implement weekly/monthly summary views
- Introduce a widget for quick access on the home screen
- Allow syncing of data across multiple devices
- Add more customization options and data visualizations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happier free?

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

### Is 1000 Hours Outside free?

1000 Hours Outside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Happier or 1000 Hours Outside?

1000 Hours Outside is rated higher. Happier averages 3.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while 1000 Hours Outside averages 4.8 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Happier or 1000 Hours Outside have ads?

1000 Hours Outside shows ads; Happier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Happier or 1000 Hours Outside?

Happier ships an update every 4 weeks, and 1000 Hours Outside every 3 weeks. Most recently, Happier was updated on November 3, 2026 and 1000 Hours Outside on November 3, 2026.

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