# Strides vs SimpleTime

The clearest difference is monetization model: SimpleTime at free against Strides's free with in-app purchases. SimpleTime also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Strides's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 4) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strides sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SimpleTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimpleTime 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Strides's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpleTime's.

Strides ships an update fortnightly, SimpleTime every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strides | SimpleTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strides-habit-tracker-plus-goals/id672401817/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletime-time-tracker/id6755532037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 145 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/507975203) | [Luca Efinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854421921) |

## 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


### SimpleTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletime-time-tracker/id6755532037)

Effortlessly track your daily activities, from work and studies to personal projects. Organize tasks, view your day at a glance, and gain insights with automatic statistics. Securely back up your data and export it for further analysis.

**Highlights:** Instant time tracking, Structured tasks and subtasks, Daily view and timeline, Automatic statistics and charts, iCloud backup, CSV export, Private and secure data

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimpleTime Pro – Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| SimpleTime Pro – Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| SimpleTime Pro – Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strides free?

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

### Is SimpleTime free?

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

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

SimpleTime is rated higher. Strides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while SimpleTime averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Strides or SimpleTime have ads?

Neither Strides nor SimpleTime shows ads.

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

Strides ships an update fortnightly, and SimpleTime every 5 days. Most recently, Strides was updated on October 16, 2026 and SimpleTime on October 16, 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.*