Comparison

HabitGrid vs UseChron

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

Head to head
About

HabitGrid

Build positive daily routines with this habit tracker. It offers interactive widgets, timely reminders, and streak tracking to help you stay consistent. Share your progress and get daily inspiration to achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • Interactive widgets
  • Timely reminders
  • Streak tracking
  • Consistency charts
  • Progress sharing
  • iCloud sync
Features
Read full description

HabitGrid helps you track your habits and build a daily routine. Features: - Interactive widgets (iOS 17.0+) - Timely reminders - Streak tracking - Consistency charts - Daily inspirational quotes - Share your progress - iCloud sync Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/thirtynineapps-privacy/home

About

UseChron

Features
Read full description

A minimalist work timer designed for focus, not distraction. Track your working time with a single tap, but with one rule: be honest. Start the timer when you work. Stop it the moment you’re distracted. No rounding up, no pretending. That honesty is the point. Over time, the data reveals when you do your best work, when your focus fades, and when it’s time to step away from the desk. The interface stays intentionally simple: a large timer, one start/stop button, and your total time worked today. Swipe for insights that turn raw time into clarity. No ads. No gamification. No noise. Just an honest way to work with intention — and enjoy your time off more.

Screenshots

HabitGrid4 screens
UseChron3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UseChron at none against HabitGrid's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. HabitGrid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. UseChron asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HabitGrid ships an update every 3 weeks, UseChron every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HabitGrid versus UseChron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHabitGridUseChron
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEAP STUDIOKeanu Calo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HabitGrid

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
None

UseChron

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HabitGrid free?
HabitGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UseChron free?
UseChron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HabitGrid or UseChron have ads?
Neither HabitGrid nor UseChron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HabitGrid or UseChron?
HabitGrid ships an update every 3 weeks, and UseChron every 4 weeks. Most recently, HabitGrid was updated on October 24, 2026 and UseChron on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons