Disciplined vs Downward
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Disciplined
Build lasting habits with a straightforward tracker focused on maintaining your streak. Easily manage daily tasks, track progress, and receive smart reminders to stay consistent. Designed for those committed to self-improvement.
- Daily habit tracking
- Streak tracking
- Smart reminders
- Progress and statistics
- Flexible scheduling
- Multi-device sync
- Home screen widgets
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Over 1,000,000 people use Disciplined to build habits that stick. Named one of the best apps of 2024. No bloat. No complicated systems. Just build your streak and don't break it. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most habit apps overwhelm you with features you never use. Disciplined does one thing well: it keeps your streak alive and makes it painful to break. Simple daily checklist — check off your habits — watch your streak grow. KEY FEATURES Daily Habit Tracking Build any habit — fitness, reading, meditation, hydration. Check it off in seconds. Streak Tracking Your streak is visible every time you open the app. The longer it gets, the harder it is to stop. Smart Reminders Set a reminder for any habit. Get notified at the right time, not at random. Progress & Statistics Weekly and monthly views. See your completion rate, your best streaks, and where you're slipping. Flexible Scheduling Daily, weekly, specific days, or custom intervals. Disciplined fits your life, not the other way around. Multi-Device Sync Your habits stay in sync across all your devices automatically. Widgets Add a habit widget to your home screen for instant daily check-ins without opening the app. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO FOLLOW THROUGH Disciplined is for people who are serious about building habits, not collecting apps. Clean design, fast to use, no subscriptions required to get started. Over 1,000,000 people have used Disciplined to build consistency in their daily routines. Privacy Policy: https://getdisciplined.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://getdisciplined.app/terms
Downward
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Downward is a minimal Markdown editor for iPhone, built for focused writing, simple file browsing and a cleaner way to work with Markdown. Browse and edit Markdown files stored locally on your device or in iCloud, without locking your writing into a complicated workspace. Downward keeps your files accessible while giving you a calm, customisable editor for notes, drafts, documentation, journals, writing projects and everyday text editing. The editor is designed to feel simple and quiet. You can work with Markdown syntax visible, or hide formatting characters for a cleaner, more minimal writing experience. This lets you keep the flexibility of Markdown while enjoying an editor that feels closer to a plain, distraction-free writing space. Key features: • Browse local files on your device • Open and edit files stored in iCloud • Minimal Markdown editing for iPhone • Tap to toggle tasks • Long press to quickly copy text from code blocks • Option to hide Markdown syntax for a cleaner look • Custom themes to personalise the editor • Font choices for a writing experience that feels right • Simple interface designed around focus and readability • Great for notes, drafts, documentation, journals and plain text workflows Downward is made for people who like simple tools, portable files and a writing environment that does not get in the way. Supporter Upgrade Downward also includes an optional supporter upgrade. Supporters unlock extra themes, the ability to import and export custom themes, and the option to import their own fonts. Your support helps keep Downward independent, maintained and improving over time. SUPPORT INFORMATION Our Terms and Conditions: https://secondvictor.com/public/projects/downward/downward-terms.html Our Privacy Policy: https://secondvictor.com/public/projects/downward/downward-policy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Downward at daily against Disciplined's every 3 weeks. Disciplined's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Disciplined sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Downward sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Disciplined ships an update every 3 weeks, Downward daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Disciplined | Downward |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (281 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 281 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tip Tap Apps | Second Victor |
Bugs and requests
Disciplined
Reported bugs
2 issues- Emoji function not working as expected
- Widget not updating completed habits
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to reorder habits on the main screen
- Option to sort habits by various criteria
- Integration with health/fitness data
- Habit history view to compare progress over time
- Habit locking/privacy feature
Downward
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Disciplined
- Disciplined Prime Monthly$1.991 Month
- Disciplined Prime Yearly$9.991 Year
- Disciplined Prime Lifetime$29.99
Downward
- Small Coffee$0.99
- Large Coffee$2.99
- Supporter$3.99
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- Lunch$4.99
- Dinner$9.99









