# Strides vs Plusminus

The clearest difference is price: Strides at Free against Plusminus's $2.99. Strides also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 56). Plusminus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Strides is free to download; Plusminus costs $2.99 up front. Strides sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Plusminus asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Strides against 4.8 for Plusminus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strides has 19K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Strides's written reviews are positive against 84% of Plusminus's.

Strides ships an update fortnightly, Plusminus weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strides | Plusminus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strides-habit-tracker-plus-goals/id672401817/reviews)** | [4.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plusminus-habit-tracker/id1444641149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 147 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/507975203) | [Dayble](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823482945) |

## What reviewers say

### Strides

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

Organize your life by tracking habits, routines, and goals in one place. Utilize over 150 templates or create your own, with progress reports, charts, and reminders to keep you motivated and on task.

**Highlights:** Track good or bad habits, SMART goal setting, 150+ customizable templates, Progress reports and charts, Unlimited reminders, Integration with Apple Health

**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


### Plusminus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plusminus-habit-tracker/id1444641149)

This application helps you monitor your daily routines and habits. Visualize your progress with charts and track your activities using simple counter gestures. Offers widgets and Apple Watch integration for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Habit tracking with counters, Progress charting (weekly, monthly, yearly), Widgets and Apple Watch support, Notes for habits, Backup and restore functionality, Calendar view for schedule, Alarm options for habits

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strides free?

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

### Is Plusminus free?

Plusminus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Strides or Plusminus?

Strides is rated higher. Strides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Plusminus averages 4.8 from 56 ratings.

### Do Strides or Plusminus have ads?

Neither Strides nor Plusminus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strides or Plusminus?

Strides ships an update fortnightly, and Plusminus weekly. Most recently, Strides was updated on November 13, 2026 and Plusminus on November 11, 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.*