# Progress vs CanGoal

Progress and CanGoal both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of CanGoal's written reviews are positive against 82% of Progress's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Progress sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CanGoal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Progress against 4.7 for CanGoal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 73 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Progress's written reviews are positive against 95% of CanGoal's.

Progress ships an update every 9 days, CanGoal every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Progress | CanGoal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-goals-tasks-and-focus/id1600875289/reviews)** | [4.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cangoal-goal-and-task-tracker/id6443831421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **95.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [巨 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551465301) | [Zaozao Island Technology CO., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388215616) |

## What reviewers say

### Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-goals-tasks-and-focus/id1600875289)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| 季度订阅 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度订阅 | $6.99 | per year |
| 半年订阅 | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| 完整版(优惠) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 完整版 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🎯 Good for goal setting and progress tracking
- 📊 Visual progress bars are motivating
- ✨ Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Efficient time management tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently (TestFlight)
- 🤔 Sync issues between devices
- ⚠️ Complex for new users
- 📚 Poorly written user guide
- 😵 Overly complicated features

**Reported bugs**

- 2.0 version timer not updated
- TestFlight version crashes frequently
- Phone and iPad not auto-syncing in real-time
- MacBook app crashes after updates
- Focus timeline not opening

**Requested features**

- Update 2.0 timer function
- Real-time sync between phone and iPad
- Multi-select archive function
- One-click date setting for daily check-ins
- Countdown focus widget


### CanGoal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cangoal-goal-and-task-tracker/id6443831421)

This app helps you achieve your goals with engaging features like personalized "Goal Buddies" and focus timers. Visualize your progress with intuitive charts and customize your experience to stay motivated and organized.

**Highlights:** Goal tracking, Schedule checklists, Goal Buddies, Focus timers, Habit tracking, Progress visualization, Customization options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Progress free?

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

### Is CanGoal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Progress or CanGoal?

Progress is rated higher. Progress averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while CanGoal averages 4.7 from 73 ratings.

### Do Progress or CanGoal have ads?

Neither Progress nor CanGoal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Progress or CanGoal?

Progress ships an update every 9 days, and CanGoal every 11 days. Most recently, Progress was updated on November 7, 2026 and CanGoal on November 7, 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.*