# Strides vs Tracktopus

The clearest difference is ads: Strides at none against Tracktopus's shown. Strides also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Tracktopus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, 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 Tracktopus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tracktopus 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 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strides | Tracktopus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/tracktopus/id6751737797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/507975203) | [Charles O'Donnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834298104) |

## 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


### Tracktopus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracktopus/id6751737797)

This app transforms habit building into an enjoyable experience with a friendly octopus guide. It supports various goal types and provides smart reminders, streaks, and achievements to keep you motivated. Designed for simplicity, it helps users establish lasting positive behaviors.

**Highlights:** Friendly octopus companion for motivation, Flexible goal tracking (daily, weekly, open-ended, one-time), Smart, context-aware reminders, Streak and statistics tracking, Achievements and unlockable avatars, Gamified points system for rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tracktopus | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strides free?

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

### Is Tracktopus free?

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

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

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

### Do Strides or Tracktopus have ads?

Tracktopus shows ads; Strides does not.

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

Strides ships an update fortnightly, and Tracktopus fortnightly. Most recently, Strides was updated on November 12, 2026 and Tracktopus on October 30, 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.*