# Pattrn vs MidsLife

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MidsLife at none against Pattrn's 20. MidsLife also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pattrn's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (1K vs 65). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pattrn sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MidsLife asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pattrn against 4.9 for MidsLife. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pattrn has 1K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 92% positive.

Pattrn ships an update weekly, MidsLife monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattrn | MidsLife |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattrn-discipline-tracker/id6740924171/reviews) | **[4.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midslife/id6749907018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 93 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Schott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792277768) | [Sandcastle Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831857430) |

## What reviewers say

### Pattrn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattrn-discipline-tracker/id6740924171)

This app helps you build discipline and achieve your goals by tracking routines and training focus. It features an AI coach for motivation and personalized insights, along with gamified progress to keep you engaged. Track your consistency and see measurable improvements in your focus.

**Highlights:** AI coach for motivation, Track routines and habits, Set SMART goals, Measure Focus Score, Gamified progress, Visual streaks and goals, Home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pattrn Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly (Friend Pass) | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Pattrn Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |
| Pattrn Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $55.99 | one-time |


### MidsLife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midslife/id6749907018)

This app helps midshipmen manage their daily lives with tools for workout tracking, schedule management, and resource access. It's an independent creation designed to keep users organized and informed.

**Highlights:** Workout tracking, Daily schedule management, Resource access, Independent content, Organized information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pattrn free?

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

### Is MidsLife free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pattrn or MidsLife?

MidsLife is rated higher. Pattrn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while MidsLife averages 4.9 from 65 ratings.

### Do Pattrn or MidsLife have ads?

Pattrn shows ads; MidsLife does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pattrn or MidsLife?

Pattrn ships an update weekly, and MidsLife monthly. Most recently, Pattrn was updated on October 25, 2026 and MidsLife on October 25, 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.*