# Happier vs Balance365

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Balance365 at 100% against Happier's 22%. Balance365 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Happier's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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. Balance365 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Balance365 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happier has 57 ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Balance365's.

Happier ships an update every 4 weeks, Balance365 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happier | Balance365 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier/id1555961966/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance365/id6504695244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 109 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keyboard, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450028864) | [Balance365](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880177342) |

## 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)


### Balance365

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance365/id6504695244)

Access all your video content in one convenient application. Receive timely notifications for news and updates, and easily save your favorite posts for quick retrieval. Enjoy seamless access to your videos without needing to recall passwords.

**Highlights:** Access all videos in one app, Receive push notifications, Password-free video access, Save favorite posts, Easy to use interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happier free?

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

### Is Balance365 free?

Balance365 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Happier or Balance365?

Balance365 is rated higher. Happier averages 3.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Balance365 averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Happier or Balance365 have ads?

Neither Happier nor Balance365 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happier or Balance365?

Happier ships an update every 4 weeks, and Balance365 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Happier was updated on October 21, 2026 and Balance365 on October 19, 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.*