# Gola vs Catalyst

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gola at free with in-app purchases against Catalyst's subscription. Gola also leads on ratings volume (158 vs 2). Catalyst's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gola sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Catalyst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Catalyst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gola has 158 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gola ships an update every 3 weeks, Catalyst fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gola | Catalyst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gola-goal-and-streak-tracking/id1661833753/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-commit-and-achieve/id6762204965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **158** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 186 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Modum B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917457194) | [BlackShift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893358026) |

## What reviewers say

### Gola

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gola-goal-and-streak-tracking/id1661833753)

This app helps you set and track various types of goals with customizable widgets and reminders. It offers AI-powered advice and personalized recommendations to accelerate your progress. Achieve your aspirations with interactive charts and motivational features.

**Highlights:** Seven goal types, Customizable widgets, AI-powered advice, Interactive charts, Reminders and notifications, Goal templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gola Pro Quarter | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Gola Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Gola Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps Cracking
- 👍 Give credit when it's due!
- 🤩 So pretty!
- 💯 Underrated, 1 thing missing, but that's it!
- 💎 First app I did not hesitate to buy Lifetime Purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keeps Crashing
- 🐛 getting there!
- 🐛 Keeps Crashing
- 🐛 Family sharing
- 🐛 Doesn't send notifications everyday.

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets don't work
- Sub-goal can't check in on the Apple Watch
- Reset goal button doesn't work
- Random suggestions for goals
- Scrolling becomes sluggish and unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Recurring goals
- Habit tracking / task option for regular recurring tasks
- Calendar view to assign goals for the day/week/month


### Catalyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-commit-and-achieve/id6762204965)

This app uses financial consequences to help users achieve their goals. Users commit money to a 30-day cycle, earning it back with a bonus for completion or losing it if they fail. Mastermind groups provide social accountability.

**Highlights:** Financial commitment for goals, Daily reflection tracking, 30-day goal cycles, Mastermind accountability groups, Consequence-based motivation, Goal progress feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Catalyst Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Catalyst | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gola free?

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

### Is Catalyst free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gola or Catalyst?

Catalyst is rated higher. Gola averages 4.5 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while Catalyst averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Gola or Catalyst have ads?

Neither Gola nor Catalyst shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gola or Catalyst?

Gola ships an update every 3 weeks, and Catalyst fortnightly. Most recently, Gola was updated on November 7, 2026 and Catalyst on October 31, 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.*