Comparison

ChallengeUp vs GoalCanvas

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ChallengeUp

This app helps you build new habits, improve self-care, or break bad ones with a structured, short-term challenge system. Focus on achieving goals within 7 to 60 days to experience lasting change without the pressure of lifelong commitment.

Highlights
  • Short challenge system (7-60 days)
  • Create custom challenges
  • Track progress visually
  • Receive goal reminders
  • Share progress on social media
  • Access useful challenge tips
Features
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A challenge isn't about "changing your life in a month." It's about "trying 30 days and seeing what happens." ChallengeUp is an app for short challenges: ready-made ones from 7 to 90 days, custom ones for any length. No endless "lifelong" trackers, no promises of a "new you." Just a clear format: pick a challenge, cross the finish line, see the result. WHAT'S INSIDE 10 ready-made challenges, free. From "no sugar" to "sleep before midnight," from "read every day" to "learn a foreign language." Each one comes with a clear description — what to do, why, and what to expect. Build your own in 30 seconds. Name, duration, frequency, reminders — and you're ready. No required fields, no endless setup screens. A finish line that motivates. Every challenge ends. It's not the "forever habit" that wears you out by week three. It's a defined distance with a finish — and the feeling of "I did it." Progress cards for social media. Share your wins with people who matter — close ones, friends, followers. Get support when you need it, and lock in the result by saying it out loud. The cards are drawn so they're a pleasure to share. No ads. Ever. Not in the free version, not anywhere else. ChallengeUp Plus When the free version isn't enough: — Unlimited active challenges (up to 3 in free) — Expanded catalog of exclusive challenges, with more added over time — Duration up to 1000 days — nearly three years of practice, for those who want to go long — Home screen widget — Additional colors and customization — Support for an independent dev team WHY A CHALLENGE Most habit trackers are built on the idea of a "forever" habit — you should brush your teeth or meditate every day for the rest of your life, and a single miss breaks everything. This rarely works, because the brain isn't built for infinite distances. According to Lally et al. (2009), a stable habit forms in about 66 days, not the often-cited 21. A short challenge is a way to cover that distance without burning out: with a visible finish, and the right to stop if it's not for you. ChallengeUp is an independent app. We're not building "another habit tracker." We're building the app we'd want to use for our own challenges: no fluff, no features for the sake of features, no pointless push notifications. Just what works. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://challengeupapp.com/privacy2026

About

GoalCanvas

Features
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Transform your biggest dreams into achievable reality with GoalCanvas, the visual goal planning app that breaks down any objective into clear, actionable steps. POWERFUL GOAL PLANNING • Use the proven Mandala-Art technique to structure your goals • Start with one central goal and expand into 8 supporting objectives • Break each objective down into 8 specific action steps • See the big picture while staying focused on actionable details READY-TO-USE TEMPLATES Choose from professionally designed templates: • Career Growth & Professional Development • Health & Fitness Journey • Financial Planning & Wealth Building • Learning & Skill Development • Personal Growth & Relationships • Or start with a completely blank canvas TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Visual progress indicators for each goal area • Check off completed actions with satisfying feedback • Filter goals by status: In Progress, Completed, or Not Started • Archive completed goals to celebrate your achievements DESIGNED FOR SUCCESS • Clean, intuitive interface that keeps you focused • Smart notifications to keep you on track • Export and share your goal maps as beautiful images • Dark and light theme support • Search and organize all your goal canvases WHY GOALCANVAS WORKS The Mandala-Art planning method helps you think systematically about your goals. By breaking big objectives into smaller, connected pieces, you'll discover new paths to success and maintain momentum through clear, actionable steps. Whether you're planning your career, health journey, or personal growth, GoalCanvas gives you the structure and clarity to turn aspirations into achievements. Download GoalCanvas today and start building the life you've always wanted, one goal at a time.

Screenshots

ChallengeUp4 screens
GoalCanvas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoalCanvas at none against ChallengeUp's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ChallengeUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. GoalCanvas asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ChallengeUp versus GoalCanvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChallengeUpGoalCanvas
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLIKE WRONG LLPEUNHWAN LEE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ChallengeUp

Subscriptions1
  • Plus (Annual)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plus Lifetime$39.99
None

GoalCanvas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChallengeUp free?
ChallengeUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoalCanvas free?
GoalCanvas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChallengeUp or GoalCanvas have ads?
Neither ChallengeUp nor GoalCanvas shows ads.

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