# Strides vs HelloHabit

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Strides at 19K against HelloHabit's 3.3K. HelloHabit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strides sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HelloHabit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Strides against 4.9 for HelloHabit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strides has 19K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 81% positive.

Strides ships an update fortnightly, HelloHabit every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strides | HelloHabit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strides-habit-tracker-plus-goals/id672401817/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellohabit-habit-tracker/id6476824223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 80.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 147 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/507975203) | [RightLife, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727892124) |

## 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 and reminders to keep you motivated and on task. Supports various tracker types for different needs.

**Highlights:** 150+ customizable tracker templates, Progress reports and charts, Unlimited reminders, Integration with Apple Health, Sync across iPhone, iPad & Mac, Four tracker types (streak, milestone, average, target)

**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


### 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | $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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strides free?

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

### Is HelloHabit free?

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

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

HelloHabit is rated higher. Strides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while HelloHabit averages 4.9 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Strides or HelloHabit have ads?

Neither Strides nor HelloHabit shows ads.

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

Strides ships an update fortnightly, and HelloHabit every 8 days. Most recently, Strides was updated on November 7, 2026 and HelloHabit on November 4, 2026.

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