# HelloHabit vs Year Progress

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HelloHabit at 3.2K against Year Progress's 1. HelloHabit also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HelloHabit sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Year Progress sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. 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 Year Progress. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloHabit has 3.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HelloHabit | Year Progress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellohabit-habit-tracker/id6476824223/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/year-progress-widget/id6758316241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RightLife, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727892124) | [Samet Pilav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872201343) |

## 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


### Year Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/year-progress-widget/id6758316241)

Visualize your year's progress with aesthetic widgets and lock screen backgrounds. Track remaining days and stay motivated with customizable themes and symbols. Share your progress visually to inspire others.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen background wallpaper generator, Elegant Lock Screen widgets, Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch app & complications, Deep customization options, Visual day grid calendar, Shareable progress cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Year Progress Yearly Premium | $1.99 | per year |
| Year Progress Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HelloHabit free?

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

### Is Year Progress free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HelloHabit or Year Progress?

Year Progress is rated higher. HelloHabit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Year Progress averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HelloHabit or Year Progress have ads?

Neither HelloHabit nor Year Progress shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HelloHabit or Year Progress?

HelloHabit ships an update weekly, and Year Progress weekly. Most recently, HelloHabit was updated on September 28, 2026 and Year Progress on August 25, 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.*