SimpleHabit vs PillDiary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Elastic Habits strategy
- Supports multiple habit types
- Unlimited habits (premium)
- Unlimited progress tracking (premium)
- Passcode protection (premium)
- Data backup (premium)
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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
PillDiary
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
SimpleHabit ships an update every 6 weeks, PillDiary monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleHabit | PillDiary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WU BINGRU | 杭州引力网络技术有限公司 |
In-app purchases
SimpleHabit
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$5.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$9.99
PillDiary
- Monthly VIP$1.991 Month
- Annual VIP$6.991 Year
- Month VIP$2.99
- Lifetime VIP$12.99
- Annual VIP$24.99









