Comparison

CanGoal vs HabitStar

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

Head to head
About

CanGoal

This app helps you track goals and habits with a fun, engaging interface. Visualize progress with charts and customize your experience. It offers "Goal Buddies" for motivation and syncs data across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Goal tracking
  • Schedule checklists
  • Goal Buddies for motivation
  • Focus timers
  • Habit tracking
  • Customizable interface
  • iCloud data synchronization
Features
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CanGoal, an app that combines aesthetics and talent into a goal-tracking wonder. Recommended by Apple editors, featured in App Store; a passionate recommendation for work friends and student partners, with numerous positive reviews! It's an app you're worth having. What features does CanGoal offer? - Goal tracking - Schedule checklists - Fun and engaging "Goal Buddies" - Focus timers - Habits, quantification, and everything in between Why should you try CanGoal? - Created many task lists and then quickly forgot or overlooked them? CanGoal reshapes your goal-oriented approach, focusing on what you truly want to accomplish. - Do you find it a bit boring when achieving your goals? Now, you don't have to worry, because here, "CanGoal friends" will accompany and encourage you to complete your goals, just like your best friends. - With intuitive progress bars and charts, CanGoal helps you visualize your goal progress. This not only gives you a clear view of your completion but also motivates you to keep moving forward. - Everyone has different goals and habits, and CanGoal offers a wealth of personalized options, allowing you to customize the interface and features according to your preferences and needs. Whether it's color themes, reminder sounds, or task categorization, CanGoal can meet your needs. - Whether you use CanGoal on your phone, tablet, or computer, it ensures your data is synchronized through iCloud. This way, no matter where you are, you can always access and update your tasks and goals. CanGoal's commitment: - No registration required, no personal information collected - Data synchronization through iCloud, developers do not have access to your data - We do not place ads within the app. --- About CanGoal Pro Purchase Instructions: CanGoal offers an annual subscription plan and a one-time purchase plan. - You can choose an annual subscription or a one-time purchase plan based on your actual usage. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. - If you subscribe, the subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be identified. - Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in their "Account Settings" after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that part, where applicable. - Our app can be used normally after the subscription expires, and any unlocked content will remain accessible. Privacy Policy: https://www.canstudio.top/cangoal/agreements/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.canstudio.top/cangoal/agreements/terms feedback: cangoal@canapps.space

About

HabitStar

This app helps you track habits, routines, and goals with easy-to-use counters and visual statistics. Log daily activities, capture moments with photos, and set motivational goals to build positive behaviors. It's designed for personal growth and documenting life's significant events.

Highlights
  • Track occurrences with a quick counter
  • Log events with photos
  • Set and collect stars for goals
  • Visual calendar and history tracking
  • Detailed statistics and heat maps
  • Archive completed tasks
Features
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A counter that can track occurrences, useful for habit formation, check-ins, and statistics. You can track: Water intake, reading, early bedtimes, outings, private events, kisses, hugs, cooking, hair washing, bubble tea consumption, exercise, and more. For study and work: Writing a diary, doing homework, recording work hours, task count, courses, articles read, gym workouts. For children's habit formation: Language development, learning, reward points, candy consumption, and healthy growth. In daily life, take a photo to document: The growth stages of your plants, food you’ve eaten, physical books read, significant places you visit repeatedly, and observe their changes over time. Books read, and small, meaningful moments in life—repetitive yet significant events. Now you can digitize and save them, making these meaningful moments visual! Product Features: Track occurrences: Easy and quick counter operation Photo logging: Capture each event in a photo Set Star Wishes: Set small goals with a sense of ritual, collect stars to motivate yourself to achieve goals Calendar tracking: Visual tracking of each record History records: Track the changes from day to day Full-screen counting: Convenient for frequent counting tasks Archive settings: Mark tasks as completed for easier management Statistics: Visualize data with task statistics, time periods, heat maps, pie charts—keep control of your information Data supplement: You can add data to the calendar at any time VIP Auto-Renewal Subscription Details: Subscription periods: 1 month (VIP), 1 year (VIP) Subscription prices: Continuous monthly VIP at $0.99/month; Continuous yearly VIP at $3.99/year Payment: Charges are made via your iTunes account after confirmation of purchase Cancel renewal: To cancel renewal, manually turn off auto-renewal in iTunes/Apple ID settings 24 hours before the current subscription period ends Renewal: Apple will charge the iTunes account 24 hours before the current subscription expires, and the subscription period will be extended for another cycle Terms of Service: http://www.livecnt.com/#/termsEn Privacy Policy: http://www.livecnt.com/#/privacyEn Technical Support: http://www.livecnt.com/#/supportEn

Screenshots

CanGoal4 screens
HabitStar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CanGoal at 4.7 against HabitStar's 4.3. CanGoal also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 85%) and ratings volume (73 vs 18). 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. CanGoal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HabitStar sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CanGoal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of CanGoal's written reviews are positive against 85% of HabitStar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CanGoal ships an update every 11 days, HabitStar every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CanGoal versus HabitStar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanGoalHabitStar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (73 ratings) — better4.3 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews — better85.2% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZaozao Island Technology CO., Ltd旷 张

Customer experience

CanGoal

All ratings72 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative1.8%

HabitStar

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative7.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CanGoal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$2.991 Month
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro2 variants$9.99
6 purchases

HabitStar

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time4
  • Unlock Phase 1 stars in Starrealm$2.99
  • Unlock Phase 2 stars in starArea$3.99
  • Life-time$7.99
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  • Life-time$9.99

Questions

Is CanGoal free?
CanGoal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HabitStar free?
HabitStar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CanGoal or HabitStar?
CanGoal is rated higher. CanGoal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while HabitStar averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.
Do CanGoal or HabitStar have ads?
Neither CanGoal nor HabitStar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CanGoal or HabitStar?
CanGoal ships an update every 11 days, and HabitStar every 8 days. Most recently, CanGoal was updated on October 24, 2026 and HabitStar on October 24, 2026.

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