GoodHabits vs Protocol66
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
GoodHabits
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One habit, one 66-day arc โ calm, with no noise. GoodHabits walks with you while you build a habit across a fixed arc of 66 logged days. The number comes from University College London research (Lally et al., 2010): there, the time until a new habit felt automatic was 66 days at the median โ across a range of 18 to 254 days. So 66 is a reference point, not a finish line. Why an arc instead of endless streaks: - A manageable frame with a defined end, not a counter without a horizon - A grace day: a missed day can be logged until the end of the following day - Home Screen widgets โ one glance is enough, and logging never opens the app - Calm progress display that keeps your completed days visible A good fit for: - Morning routines and healthy habits - Fitness and nutrition goals - Productivity and work habits - Mindfulness and self-care No tracking, no analytics SDKs, no account: your data stays on your device. If your habit still needs attention after 66 days, that is not failure โ that is the spread the study actually reports.
Protocol66
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66 days. 5 habits. Miss a day, start over. Protocol 66 is the science-backed alternative to extreme fitness challenges. Based on habit formation research โ not bro science โ it takes exactly 66 days to build lasting habits. THE RULES ARE SIMPLE - Pick 5 daily habits - Complete all 5 every day - Miss a day, restart from zero - Rest days are earned, not given WHY 66 DAYS? Research by Phillippa Lally at University College London found it takes an average of 66 days to form automatic habits. Not 21. Not 30. Not 75. THIS ISN'T FOR EVERYONE No streaks to protect you. No lives. No second chances. If you're looking for an app that goes easy on you, this isn't it. Ready to commit? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Privacy Policy: https://www.pocketapps.studio/protocol66/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Protocol66 at 18.0 against GoodHabits's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. GoodHabits sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Protocol66 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GoodHabits ships an update every 4 weeks, Protocol66 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoodHabits | Protocol66 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Simon Bogutzky | Pocket Apps Studio Pte. Ltd. |
In-app purchases
GoodHabits
- Advanced Habit Tracking$2.99
Protocol66
- Pro Version3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$3.99
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