# HelloHabit vs Simply Planned

The clearest difference is device support: HelloHabit at 5 against Simply Planned's 3. On price, update cadence, 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 Simply Planned sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HelloHabit ships an update every 8 days, Simply Planned every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HelloHabit | Simply Planned |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellohabit-habit-tracker/id6476824223/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RightLife, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727892124) | [Stacey Field](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797335524) |

## 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


### Simply Planned

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-planned/id6799285909)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simply Planned - Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Simply Planned Premium - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Simply Planned - Full Plan | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HelloHabit free?

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

### Is Simply Planned free?

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

### Do HelloHabit or Simply Planned have ads?

Neither HelloHabit nor Simply Planned shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HelloHabit or Simply Planned?

HelloHabit ships an update every 8 days, and Simply Planned every 5 days. Most recently, HelloHabit was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simply Planned on October 14, 2026.

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