Strides vs Habit Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Strides
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.
- Habit and goal tracking
- Customizable trackers
- 150+ templates
- Progress reports and charts
- Reminders
- Daily checklist
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Imagine having all of your most important habits, routines and goals together in one simple to do list. Now you can! With Strides, you can track good or bad habits, SMART goals, and more. Keep up with reminders to hold you accountable and charts to keep you motivated. Explore new ways to manage your life with over 150 templates and the ability to create your own trackers. Get organized with a daily checklist to help create your perfect routine. Keep up with what you’ve accomplished with progress reports that compile your goals, projects and progress all in one place. Set up reminders and add notes to ensure you’re on track and on task. Track anything you want with four types of trackers. Streak calendars let you keep up with your success rate, and milestone calendars help you to keep up with project timelines. Want to keep track of a repeating number? Check out the Average tracker. Looking to hit a goal by a specific date? Give the Target tracker a try. Start keeping track of your habits and goals anywhere you go. Download today to get organized and create the perfect routine with Strides. TRACKERS: - 150+ templates to choose from, or create your own customized tracker - Progress Reports with everything in one place - View charts with history, streak, success rate and more - Unlimited reminders to set yourself up for success ADDITIONAL FEATURES: - Integration with Apple Health - Sync between iPhone, iPad & Mac - Add notes to logs and trackers - Reminders to keep you on track SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: "I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU! Strides is one of the most useful apps out there. Nowadays, I can't even imagine myself without it :)” ~Leyla "Amazing app. The sheer amount of flexibility with what you can track with Strides is amazing." ~Carlo "My life has become so much more organized and fulfilled since I started using your app. I really appreciate it!” ~Micah "Best tracking app. I love, love, love this app! This is exactly what I've been looking for for two or three years. I can track multiple goals and see them all on one screen. Perfect!" ~Kate – Strides is free forever to track what's most important to you. If you want to get even more out of it and support development, you can upgrade to Strides Plus with a monthly or annual subscription - or with a one-time purchase of the lifetime plan - to unlock all premium features, including Unlimited Trackers, sync between iPhone, iPad & Mac, Tags & Filters, Today List, Export Data, Goal Notes and more. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. – Read our full Privacy Policy / Terms of Use: https://www.stridesapp.com/privacy.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Keep making strides!
Habit Lock
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Habit Lock – The Strictest Habit & Focus App on the App Store Tired of habit trackers that give you too many excuses? Habit Lock is a productivity app for people serious about building strong habits, eliminating distractions, and boosting self-discipline. Whether you’re studying, working, or breaking phone addiction, Habit Lock keeps you locked in and focused until your task is complete. - Stay Locked In – No Distractions Allowed Once a session starts, Habit Lock goes fullscreen and blocks selected apps, so you can’t access social media or other distractions until your session ends. This strict approach ensures maximum focus during your work. - Track Your Progress and Build Better Habits Set daily goals and track time spent on productive activities. Habit Lock helps you visualize your progress, monitor streaks, and stay motivated to build lasting habits. Track your focus and productivity over time with detailed reports. - Pomodoro Mode – Focus with Timed Intervals The Pomodoro timer helps you work in 25-minute intervals (or custom durations) with a fullscreen timer, blocking distractions. Get more done in less time by following this popular technique to stay focused and efficient. - Flexible Session Planning Customize your schedule with multiple sessions per day. Define your session length, set specific skip days, and get reports on your performance. Habit Lock adapts to your unique routine, whether you need short bursts of focus or long sessions. - Hardcore Mode – No Escaping Focus Hardcore Mode ensures you can’t exit a session once started, preventing distractions and making it easier to stay focused. Perfect for people who need extra discipline while tackling important tasks. - Penalty System for Leaving the App If you leave Habit Lock during a session, the timer stops, and you'll get a warning. If you leave repeatedly, extra time will be added to your next session as a penalty, helping you stay accountable to your goals. - Habit Tracking & Performance Insights Habit Lock lets you track your habits over time, whether you’re focusing on study goals, fitness, or any other habit. Consistent progress is rewarded with insights into your performance and growth. - Simple, User-Friendly Interface Designed to be intuitive, Habit Lock’s clean interface helps you focus on your tasks without distractions. Start, pause, or end sessions easily, and track your progress from a convenient dashboard. Your habits define your future. Habit Lock helps you build the discipline to take control of your day, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Download Habit Lock now and start building a productive, distraction-free life. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Habit Lock at every 2 days against Strides's every 2 weeks. Strides's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Strides sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Habit Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Strides ships an update every 2 weeks, Habit Lock every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Strides | Habit Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (19K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goals LLC | Liam Wittig |
Bugs and requests
Strides
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes after iOS 14.8 update
- Incorrect data logging and display issues
- Notification bugs showing outdated information
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Habit Lock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Strides
- Strides Plus$4.991 Month
- Strides Plus$7.991 Month
- Strides Plus$9.991 Month
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- Strides Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Strides Plus7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Strides Plus1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- Strides Plus$39.99
- Strides Plus$99.99
- Strides Plus$149.99
Habit Lock
- Monthly Premium (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Annual Premium (1 Year)7 Days trial$34.991 Year









