# Strides vs Simple

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Strides at 19K against Simple's 1. Strides also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Simple's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strides sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Simple sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strides has 19K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strides | Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strides-habit-tracker-plus-goals/id672401817/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-habit-tracker/id6748588269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 147 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/507975203) | [Imagination Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826432739) |

## 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


### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-habit-tracker/id6748588269)

Build better routines with a calm habit tracker that keeps your day clear and your progress visible. Plan your week, stay consistent with daily habits, and understand your progress with detailed statistics. Sync across devices, export your data, or share a read-only tracker.

**Highlights:** Create recurring and one-time habits, Schedule multiple reminders, Focused daily habit view, Track streaks and completion rates, Offline tracking and syncing, Export and share habit data

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Habit Tracker Pro | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strides free?

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

### Is Simple free?

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

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

Simple is rated higher. Strides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Simple averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Strides or Simple have ads?

Neither Strides nor Simple shows ads.

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

Strides ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple every 2 weeks. Most recently, Strides was updated on October 25, 2026 and Simple on October 20, 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.*