Happier vs Elevate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Happier
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.
- 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
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The Happier app gives you the tools, tips, and insights to build a happier life—based on the research of happiness expert Gretchen Rubin. Apps that tell you what to do will never work for everyone. Happier is designed to help you figure out what actually makes you happier, then gives you the tools and guidance to make it happen. WHAT YOU GET: Daily content to keep you moving forward: Learn from fresh tips, reflection prompts, quick challenges, and insights every day. Habit-building tools that match how you work: Try different tracking methods to find what clicks: streaks, photo logs, journal entries, number tracking, and more. Track any habit you choose—exercise, reading, sleep, relationships, creativity, organization, whatever matters to you. Personalized recommendations based on your personality: Take the Four Tendencies quiz to discover whether you’re an Obliger, Questioner, Upholder, or Rebel–then try the tools and approaches that fit your tendency, so you’re working with your nature instead of against it. Fun challenges when you need a boost: There’s always room for a bit of fun. Spin the Challenge Wheel for instant prompts you can complete in minutes—clear a drawer, text a friend, take ten deep breaths, try something new. Or, dive into a 7-day Jump-Start, designed to help you break out of old patterns. Whether you're focused on self improvement, personal growth, or simply building better daily habits, Happier gives you a flexible approach that adapts to your life. TRY THE HAPPIER APP FOR FREE: Download Happier for free and start building a new happiness habit. Subscribe to unlock unlimited habit tracking and full access to all tools and daily content. ABOUT GRETCHEN RUBIN Gretchen Rubin is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers on happiness and habit formation, including The Happiness Project and The Four Tendencies. WANT TO LEARN MORE? For resources and support: https://thehappierapp.com Terms of Service: https://thehappierapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://thehappierapp.com/privacy-policy
Elevate
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Your habits shape your life — Elevate makes building them feel effortless. Elevate pairs you with Zenith, your personal AI coach who understands your goals, your schedule, and how you like to grow. Tell Zenith what matters to you, and it builds a plan that fits your life. Not the other way around. Start in minutes, not hours Answer a few questions about your goals and lifestyle, and Zenith creates a personalized set of routines ready to go. No templates, no guesswork — just habits designed around you. Stay on track without the pressure Every week, Zenith checks in to see how things are going. It learns what's working, what's not, and adjusts your plan so you keep moving forward — without feeling overwhelmed. Make every routine count Each habit comes with AI-generated audio guides that walk you through it step by step. Pick a background sound — ocean waves, gentle rain, lo-fi beats — and turn your routine into a moment you actually look forward to. See your progress, feel the momentum Watch your streaks grow, hit weekly goals, and unlock achievements as you go. From your first completed routine to your 100th consecutive day, every milestone is celebrated. Get smarter insights every day Wake up to a personalized daily insight tailored to your habits, your progress, and even your location — giving you actionable advice that fits your day. Everything you need, nothing you don't - Personalized habit plans built by AI - Weekly check-ins that evolve your routines - AI audio guides with ambient soundscapes - Built-in focus timer for deep work - 65 achievements to keep you motivated - Voice input for hands-free interaction - Daily insights powered by AI Start your free trial and see how good building habits can feel. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Happier at none against Elevate's shown. Happier also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Happier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Elevate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Happier ships an update every 4 weeks, Elevate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Happier | Elevate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (57 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Keyboard, LLC | Tomas Casas Klett |
Bugs and requests
Happier
Reported bugs
17 issues- 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
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- Wheel spin challenges show as used when not completed
- Don't Break the Chain shows false X marks for completed tasks
- Blank white screens that cannot be closed
- App doesn't recognize new day for daily challenges
- Subscription not recognized despite successful payment
- Error message 'Something went wrong' blocks access
- 5-minute challenge instructions don't display fully on screen
- App only fills small portion of iPad screen
- Request timeout errors when accessing aims
- Data loss after app updates
- Inconsistent time zone handling causing broken chains
- App won't accept valid password combinations during signup
Requested features
15 requests- 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)
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- Photo captions for tracked images
- Community features to connect with other users
- Lower subscription pricing
- More diverse 5-minute challenges (currently repeats)
- Integration of Neglected Senses quiz into app
- Recording one-word themes within the app
- Ability to track yearly lists and accomplishments
- Better organization/grouping of aims
- More substantial free version with multiple aims
- Email notifications when app issues are resolved
Elevate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Happier
- Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
Elevate
- Elevate Monthly$8.991 Month









