# Habits + Karma vs STICK

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STICK at none against Habits + Karma's 2. STICK also leads on ads (none vs shown). Habits + Karma's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Habits + Karma sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. STICK asks for nothing beyond the download.

Habits + Karma ships an update weekly, STICK every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Habits + Karma | STICK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-routine-challenges/id6754049782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Viatcheslav Ortynskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479286749) | [Ahdiverse Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609541964) |

## What reviewers say

### Habits + Karma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habits-plus-karma/id6739027729)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


### STICK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-routine-challenges/id6754049782)

Commit to desired habits and earn rewards by completing daily actions. Participate in group challenges, either with real money or in-app currency, to stay motivated and accountable. Track your progress and build consistent routines.

**Highlights:** Create custom routines, Group challenges with friends, Earn real money or in-app currency, Track progress with photos and health data, Public and private challenges, Accountability through shared pots

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Habits + Karma free?

Habits + Karma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is STICK free?

STICK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Habits + Karma or STICK have ads?

Habits + Karma shows ads; STICK does not.

### Which is updated more often, Habits + Karma or STICK?

Habits + Karma ships an update weekly, and STICK every 5 days. Most recently, Habits + Karma was updated on November 4, 2026 and STICK on October 30, 2026.

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