# HelloHabit vs 1% Better

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HelloHabit at 3.3K against 1% Better's 5. HelloHabit also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (5 vs 2). 1% Better's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HelloHabit sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 1% Better sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HelloHabit against 5.0 for 1% Better. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloHabit has 3.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of HelloHabit's written reviews are positive against 100% of 1% Better's.

HelloHabit ships an update every 8 days, 1% Better every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HelloHabit | 1% Better |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellohabit-habit-tracker/id6476824223/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-better-habit-tracker/id6754304606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 122 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RightLife, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727892124) | [Anna Kulina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847778710) |

## What reviewers say

### HelloHabit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellohabit-habit-tracker/id6476824223)

This app helps you build positive habits and achieve your goals through personalized tracking and journaling. Set custom habits, receive reminders, and monitor your progress with detailed statistics. It also offers a rich text journal to reflect on your journey and a calendar view for scheduling.

**Highlights:** Custom habit creation, Habit suggestions, Goal setting (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly), Multiple reminders, Activity logging, Streaks and statistics, Rich text journaling, Calendar view

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per month |
| HelloHabit Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| HelloHabit Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| HelloHabit Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| HelloHabit Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Plus | $34.99 | one-time |
| HelloHabit Plus | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent layout
- 👍 Useful features
- 👍 Automatic habit tracking
- 👍 Customizable UI
- 👍 Simple and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with note-taking functionality
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 💰 Subscription model/paywall
- 🔄 Frequent UI changes frustrating
- 🔢 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Steps and calories not syncing
- Login screen freezing
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- Calendar and reminders integration
- Ability to track habits with decimals
- Archiving completed habits
- More color customization options


### 1% Better

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-better-habit-tracker/id6754304606)

Build lasting habits and achieve your goals with a powerful yet simple tracker. Inspired by "Atomic Habits," it guides identity change and uses habit stacking to create effortless routines. Track classic habits, build momentum with stacked routines, or manage flexible rhythms.

**Highlights:** Habit stacking for routine creation, Identity-based habit linking, Flexible rhythm tracking, Customizable widgets, Detailed statistics, Import and export data, Streaks and reminders

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HelloHabit free?

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

### Is 1% Better free?

1% Better is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HelloHabit or 1% Better?

1% Better is rated higher. HelloHabit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while 1% Better averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do HelloHabit or 1% Better have ads?

Neither HelloHabit nor 1% Better shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HelloHabit or 1% Better?

HelloHabit ships an update every 8 days, and 1% Better every 3 weeks. Most recently, HelloHabit was updated on October 30, 2026 and 1% Better on October 14, 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.*