# Strides vs Goal Plan Schedule

The clearest difference is rating: Strides at 4.8 against Goal Plan Schedule's 3.0. Strides also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and ratings volume (19K vs 5). Goal Plan Schedule's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strides sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Goal Plan Schedule sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strides holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strides has 19K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Strides's written reviews are positive against 50% of Goal Plan Schedule's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strides | Goal Plan Schedule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strides-habit-tracker-plus-goals/id672401817/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goal-plan-schedule/id1375299379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/507975203) | [春华 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566123627) |

## What reviewers say

### Strides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strides-habit-tracker-plus-goals/id672401817)

This app helps you organize your habits, routines, and goals in a single to-do list. Track progress with reminders and charts, and choose from over 150 templates or create your own. Get organized and build your perfect routine.

**Highlights:** Habit and goal tracking, Customizable trackers, 150+ templates, Progress reports and charts, Reminders, Daily checklist

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strides Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Strides Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Strides Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Strides Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Strides Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Strides Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Strides Plus | $39.99 | one-time |
| Strides Plus | $99.99 | one-time |
| Strides Plus | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Flexible and customizable
- 📊 Detailed progress tracking
- 🔄 Helpful for building habits
- 🎯 Effective for achieving goals
- 🤖 Seamless integration with Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free version features
- 🐛 Syncing and notification issues
- 🕰️ Lack of time-tracking capabilities
- 🗂️ Difficulty organizing multiple habits

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after iOS 14.8 update
- Incorrect data logging and display issues
- Notification bugs showing outdated information

**Requested features**

- Allow more than 3 habits in free version
- Add time tracking and time-based goals
- Improve syncing and notification reliability
- Introduce more customization and organization options
- Provide a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Goal Plan Schedule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goal-plan-schedule/id1375299379)

Organize your daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly plans to effectively manage your time. Distinguish between work and personal tasks, allocating your time and energy for optimal productivity. This app helps you plan accurately and reduce variability in your schedule.

**Highlights:** Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly planning, Distinguish work and life matters, Accurate time allocation, Energy management, Reduce schedule variability

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Close AD Permanent | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strides free?

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

### Is Goal Plan Schedule free?

Goal Plan Schedule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Strides or Goal Plan Schedule?

Strides is rated higher. Strides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Goal Plan Schedule averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Strides or Goal Plan Schedule have ads?

Neither Strides nor Goal Plan Schedule shows ads.

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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.*