Comparison

SimpleHabit vs PillDiary

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

Head to head
About

SimpleHabit

This app offers a flexible approach to habit formation, adapting to your motivation levels and life's variables. It supports various habit strategies, including traditional, micro, and elastic habits, to help you track progress effectively.

Highlights
  • Elastic Habits strategy
  • Supports multiple habit types
  • Unlimited habits (premium)
  • Unlimited progress tracking (premium)
  • Passcode protection (premium)
  • Data backup (premium)
Features
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In the process of forming habits, most strategies demand our full commitment in any situation, pursuing predefined goals. However, life is full of variables, and motivation fluctuates. We cannot guarantee the timely achievement of goals every day in different situations and states. This is where "SmartHabit" stand out. We advocate for a smarter, more flexible habit strategy – Elastic Habits. This strategy adapts to your needs in different states, providing you with the most suitable action choices. The habit system of "SmartHabit" supports various types. Whether you choose traditional habit strategies, Mini/Tiny/Micro Habits, or the more efficient and flexible Elastic Habits, we can help you easily track the path to forming habits. 【Premium】 • Unlimited habits • Unlimited progress • Passcode protection • Data backup • All future new features 【Pricing】 We offer 3 premium options: 1. Monthly - $0.99 2. Yearly - $3.99 3. Lifetime - $9.99 Please note: - Prices may vary by region. - Subscription services will be charged through the payment method associated with your iTunes account. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. - Current subscriptions cannot be canceled after activation. - After purchase, you can manage subscriptions in your account settings. - Any unused free trial period expires immediately upon the user's purchase of the subscription service. --- Privacy Policy: https://habit.jinjian.tech/terms/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://habit.jinjian.tech/terms/terms-of-use

About

PillDiary

Features
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PillDiary – Medicine as Memory PillDiary is a simple, photo-based diary for your medication. Not a reminder. Not a checklist. Instead, it is a reliable way to record each pill you take — one photo at a time. Why PillDiary? • Visual Proof Every dose is recorded with a photo, so you always know you took it. No more guessing, no more doubt. • Daily Log Your medication history is displayed in a clean calendar view. Scroll back in time to see your complete record at a glance. • Trust and Sharing PillDiary creates a trustworthy history that can be shared with doctors or loved ones. It’s not just data — it’s evidence. • Private and Secure Your records belong to you. PillDiary keeps your diary private, with optional cloud backup for extra safety. Premium Features Upgrade to PillDiary Premium for more powerful tools: • Cloud backup & multi-device sync • Long-term storage of your photo history • Export logs to PDF or CSV • Family sharing: check your loved ones’ medication record • High-resolution photo support Who is PillDiary for? • Anyone who needs to track long-term medication • Families supporting elderly parents with daily medication • Patients preparing records for their doctors • People who want a simple, non-intrusive way to manage health PillDiary is not about telling you when to take your pills. It’s about remembering that you did. VIP Premium Features • Unlimited Records: Break through free version limits, record more medication information Terms & Privacy Before using this app, please carefully read our terms of service and privacy policy: • Terms of Service: https://timehound.vip/pilldiary/terms-of-service-en.html • Privacy Policy: https://timehound.vip/pilldiary/privacy-policy-en.html

Screenshots

SimpleHabit4 screens
PillDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SimpleHabit at 3 against PillDiary's 1. SimpleHabit also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SimpleHabit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PillDiary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleHabit ships an update every 6 weeks, PillDiary monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SimpleHabit versus PillDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleHabitPillDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWU BINGRU杭州引力网络技术有限公司

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SimpleHabit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99
5 purchases

PillDiary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Annual VIP$6.991 Year
One-time3
  • Month VIP$2.99
  • Lifetime VIP$12.99
  • Annual VIP$24.99

Questions

Is SimpleHabit free?
SimpleHabit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PillDiary free?
PillDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimpleHabit or PillDiary have ads?
Neither SimpleHabit nor PillDiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleHabit or PillDiary?
SimpleHabit ships an update every 6 weeks, and PillDiary monthly. Most recently, SimpleHabit was updated on October 6, 2026 and PillDiary on October 7, 2026.

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