Comparison

As Needed. vs HabitHinge

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

Head to head
About

As Needed.

This app helps you track as-needed medications, offering quick logging, safe dose spacing, and privacy-focused insights. It supports various unit types and provides visual usage patterns, all while keeping your health data securely on your device.

Highlights
  • Quick dose logging in seconds
  • Support for 29 unit types
  • Searchable medication database
  • Visual usage pattern charts
  • Privacy-conscious notifications
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Local data storage only
Features
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Track As-Needed Medications with Privacy and Confidence AsNeeded is the privacy-first medication tracker designed specifically for PRN (as-needed) medications. Whether managing pain relief, anxiety medications, allergies, or any other as-needed prescriptions, AsNeeded helps you track doses safely—while keeping your health data completely private. Built for As-Needed Medications Unlike apps focused on daily medication schedules, AsNeeded understands the unique challenges of PRN medications. Quick logging, safe spacing between doses, and clear insights help you make informed decisions about when to take your next dose. Key Features Quick Dose Logging: - Log medications in seconds with one tap - Support for 29 unit types (tablets, mg, mL, puffs, drops, and more) - Smart defaults remember your typical doses - Backdate doses when you forget to log immediately - Add notes to track symptoms or side effects Medication Management: - Search 300,000+ medications via RxNorm integration - Use custom nicknames alongside clinical names - Track inventory and set refill reminders - Support for all dosage forms and strengths Powerful Insights: - Visual charts reveal usage patterns over time - Calendar heatmap shows daily medication habits - Statistics display average usage and trends - Searchable history of all medication events Reminders: - Flexible scheduling: one-time, daily, weekly, or custom - Privacy-conscious notifications (hide medication names) - Quick actions: "Mark as Taken" directly from notification - Gentle reminders that respect your preferences Siri Shortcuts: "Hey Siri, I took 2 ibuprofen" "How much acetaminophen have I taken today?" "List my medications in AsNeeded" True Privacy: - All data stored locally on your device only - No account required—start using immediately - No cloud sync, servers, or data collection - No ads, analytics, or tracking of any kind - Export your data anytime in JSON format - Open source code you can inspect (GPL-3.0) Perfect For: - Pain management (track intervals between doses) - Anxiety/panic medications (log as-needed usage) - Allergy medications (monitor seasonal patterns) - Migraine treatments (identify triggers) - Sleep aids (track effectiveness) - Any PRN or as-needed prescription Why Choose AsNeeded? - Privacy First: Your health data never leaves your device. No servers, no cloud, no company has access to your information. - Always Free: Every feature is free forever. No premium tiers, no subscriptions, no ads. Supported by optional tips only. - Open Source: Transparent development. Review our code on GitHub. Community-driven improvements. - Thoughtful Design: Clean, modern interface built with SwiftUI. Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver. - Reliable: Offline-first design means AsNeeded works anywhere, anytime. No internet required. Additional Features - Apple Watch companion app for quick logging - Data export/import for backups - Technical logs for troubleshooting - Comprehensive medication event history - Support for complex dosing scenarios AsNeeded respects both your health and your privacy. It's the medication tracker that works the way as-needed medications actually work—quick to log, clear about safety, and completely private. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Medical Disclaimer: This app is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this app. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

About

HabitHinge

Features
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HabitHinge helps you build habits that actually stick with the depth you want and the simplicity you need. Whether you're starting with one habit or managing a full daily routine, HabitHinge grows with you. Your data lives exclusively in your personal iCloud no accounts, no servers, no ads. Ever. BUILD YOUR ROUTINE Create habits in seconds. Choose daily, specific days of the week, or X times per week. Organize into Morning, Afternoon, Evening, or Anytime groups. Drag to reorder. Archive what you don't need. NEVER LOSE YOUR STREAK Use Streak Freeze to protect your progress on tough days. Set personal Challenges, 7, 21, or 30 days and watch your progress bar grow. Get an early warning when a streak is at risk before it breaks. TRACK EVERY DETAIL Binary habits, count-based habits with custom units, Skip Day, Vacation Mode, and retroactive editing from the Activity Calendar. Add a daily note to any completed habit to capture how it really went. UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS Advanced Analytics shows weekly, monthly, and yearly trends. Insights surface your best day of the week, your strongest habit, and where you tend to slip. Habit Correlation reveals which habits you naturally do together. Best Time of Day shows when you're most consistent. ALWAYS WITH YOU Apple Watch app shows today's habits on your wrist and lets you check in without touching your iPhone. Use the Digital Crown to log count-based habits. Four widget sizes, Small, Medium, Large, and Lock Screen — keep your progress visible all day. Tap directly on the widget to complete a habit without opening the app. END THE YEAR STRONG Year in Review turns your entire year of habits into a shareable summary. See every streak, every milestone, and every habit you built, then share it. PRIVATE BY DESIGN HabitHinge has no backend servers, no analytics SDK, no third-party frameworks, and no ads. Your habits are stored exclusively in your personal iCloud via CloudKit and sync privately across all your devices. Sign in with Apple is optional, you can use the app anonymously. FREE FEATURES · Up to 10 habits · Binary completion tracking · Activity Calendar with retroactive editing · 1 reminder per habit · Streak tracking and milestone celebrations · Small widget · Apple Watch app · CSV Export · Light, Dark, and System themes HABITHINGE PREMIUM · Unlimited habits · Count-based habits with custom units · Up to 3 reminders per habit · Habit Groups (Morning / Afternoon / Evening) · Advanced Analytics and Insights · Habit Correlation and Best Time of Day analysis · Streak Freeze, protect your streak on hard days · Streak Prediction, get warned before you break · Personal Challenges (7, 21, 30, 60, 100 days) · Habit Pairing, chain habits together · Daily Check-in Notes · Medium, Large, and Lock Screen Widgets · Interactive Widget, complete habits from Home Screen · Apple Watch Complications · Digital Crown for count-based habits · Vacation Mode and Skip Day · Custom Accent Color · Share Card · Year in Review · Weekly Summary notification · Siri Shortcuts Monthly, annual, and lifetime options available. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://ahmadsalmutairi.github.io/habittrackerpp/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

As Needed.4 screens
HabitHinge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HabitHinge at 17.0 against As Needed.'s 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. As Needed. sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HabitHinge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
As Needed. versus HabitHinge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAs Needed.HabitHinge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDaniel HartAhmad Almutairi

In-app purchases

6 purchases

As Needed.

Subscriptions3
  • Supporter$1.991 Month
  • Advocate$4.991 Month
  • Champion$9.991 Month
One-time3
  • Tip: Thanks!$0.99
  • Tip: Cheers!$2.99
  • Tip: Ovation!$4.99
3 purchases

HabitHinge

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is As Needed. free?
As Needed. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HabitHinge free?
HabitHinge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do As Needed. or HabitHinge have ads?
Neither As Needed. nor HabitHinge shows ads.

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