# Happier vs iClassDee

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

Both are free to download. Happier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and iClassDee sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Happier ships an update every 4 weeks, iClassDee every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happier | iClassDee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier/id1555961966/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **57** | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keyboard, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450028864) | [毅飞 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594141058) |

## 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)


### iClassDee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclassdee/id1596051961)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50GB Monthly Storage | $2.99 | per month |
| iClassDee Gold (1 Month) ▼ | $2.99 | per month |
| iClassDee Gold (1 Month) ● | $2.99 | per month |
| iClassDee Gold (1 Month) ◆ | $2.99 | per month |
| iClassDee Gold (1 Month)■ | $2.99 | per month |
| Teacher Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| iClassDee Gold (1 Year) ▼ | $29.99 | per year |
| iClassDee Gold (1 Year) ● | $29.99 | per year |
| iClassDee Gold (1 Year)▲ | $29.99 | per year |
| iClassDee Gold (1 Year)◆ | $29.99 | per year |
| iClassDee Gold (1 Year) ■ | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happier free?

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

### Is iClassDee free?

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

### Do Happier or iClassDee have ads?

Neither Happier nor iClassDee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happier or iClassDee?

Happier ships an update every 4 weeks, and iClassDee every 5 weeks. Most recently, Happier was updated on October 21, 2026 and iClassDee on October 30, 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.*