# Happier vs Modern Prairie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Modern Prairie at 94% against Happier's 22%. Modern Prairie also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Happier's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Modern Prairie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Modern Prairie holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Prairie has 1.3K 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 94% of Modern Prairie's.

Happier ships an update every 4 weeks, Modern Prairie every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happier | Modern Prairie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier/id1555961966/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-prairie/id6446380028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 109 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keyboard, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450028864) | [Modern Prairie LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677649387) |

## 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)


### Modern Prairie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-prairie/id6446380028)

This app provides a supportive community and inspiration for women aged 50 and over. It's a place to connect with others, share experiences, and discover new possibilities. Engage with brands and fellow users in a space designed for empowerment and celebration.

**Highlights:** Community building, Inspiration for women 50+, Direct brand interaction, User-to-user connection, Sharing experiences, Support and encouragement

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Uplifting community
- 🌈 Positive and supportive environment
- 🕊️ Genuine and authentic connections
- 🌻 Inspiring and empowering
- 🤗 Welcoming and inclusive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Reported issues with app access or functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Marked as disabled, can't even open the app
- Support doesn't exist

**Requested features**

- Expand to include more diverse members


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happier free?

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

### Is Modern Prairie free?

Modern Prairie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Happier or Modern Prairie?

Modern Prairie is rated higher. Happier averages 3.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Modern Prairie averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Happier or Modern Prairie have ads?

Neither Happier nor Modern Prairie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happier or Modern Prairie?

Happier ships an update every 4 weeks, and Modern Prairie every 2 months. Most recently, Happier was updated on November 3, 2026 and Modern Prairie on November 3, 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.*