Pattrn vs Benno
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pattrn
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.
- 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
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Rated 4.9/5 by users, Pattrn is the #1 app to build discipline and stay locked in. It’s not about planning — it’s about following through. Become the most disciplined version of yourself. Track your routines, set goals, and train focus like a muscle — with an AI coach that adapts to you. Why Pattrn Works - Start a 60-day challenge: - Train discipline daily: Lock in with visual streaks and goals. - AI coach support: Chat with your personal agent for clarity and motivation. - Track focus & consistency: Measure your Focus Score and Precision Rate. - Level up your life: Gamified progress that feels like an RPG. - No fluff: A clean, powerful design that keeps you focused — no bloat, no noise. Who It’s For - People who want to build discipline and stay consistent - Creators, founders, students, and athletes who lose focus fast - Anyone tired of “productivity apps” that don’t actually help - Those who want an AI that pushes them to keep going Top Features - Set SMART goals instantly* - Build habit streaks & track progress - Link daily actions to long-term goals - See your Focus Score every day - Get AI insights to stay locked in longer* - Personalized recommendations from your Agent* - Widgets for home & lock screen tracking* - Milestones for Breaking up Goals into Smaller Steps* - Goal Off Track Notifications* Pattrn is the most advanced discipline app — your AI-powered system to focus, stay consistent, and build discipline that lasts. *Features require an active subscription to be used. Privacy Policy: https://pattrn.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Benno
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Stop Tracking Habits. Start Evolving. Most habit apps fail because they ask for too much and offer too little. BENNO (Behavior, Evolution, Nudged by Neural Optimization) changes the game by using advanced AI to bridge the gap between who you are and who you want to become. We don’t believe in "going big." We believe in staying consistent. BENNO breaks your goals down into micro-tasks so small they are almost impossible to fail. 50 Seconds Per Day. 100% Results. Rewire your brain without the burnout. BENNO uses three scientifically proven principles to turn your goals into automatic behaviors: Cognitive Priming: Activate your Reticular Activating System (RAS) to subconsciously spot opportunities for growth. The Mere Exposure Effect: Reduce "start-up resistance" by making your goals feel familiar and safe. Spaced Repetition: Move goals from fleeting memory into long-term biological focus. The Coach That Actually Knows You BENNO doesn't treat everyone the same. Based on your behavior, our AI builds a Personal Coaching Profile using the Big Five personality model. Whether you are... The Perfectionist: Who needs ultra-light recovery tasks after a setback. The Night Owl: Whose tasks shift to their optimal peak performance hours. The Forgetter: Who needs tasks linked to physical "anchors" in their environment. The Sprinter: Who needs varied challenges to prevent week-three burnout. Why BENNO is Different: 1. The Reflection Loop Missed a task? No judgment—just growth. Explain why you hit a roadblock in our 200-word reflection log. Our AI analyzes your patterns, identifies your "excuse DNA," and adjusts your plan in real-time. 2. AI-Generated Timelines Tell BENNO your goal—from "Learning Guitar" to "Recovering from Burnout." The AI analyzes your input to create a custom step-by-step timeline with achievable milestones tailored to your specific pace. 3. Clinical-Grade Programs Beyond fitness and discipline, BENNO offers programs grounded in therapeutic techniques (Behavioral Activation, Stimulus Control) for: ADHD & Focus Anxiety & Calm Screen Addiction Grief & Loss Core Features: 4 Daily Micro-Tasks: Progressively scaled so you grow without the "all-or-nothing" crash. Personalized Nudges: Motivational messages that adapt to your personality and current streak. Neural Optimization: The app learns from your failures to make tomorrow’s tasks easier to achieve. Don’t just track your life. Optimize it. Download BENNO today and turn your "someday" into a series of impossible-to-fail "todays." What’s New in this Version? Integrated Personality Profiles: Highlighting that the app adapts to users (The Night Owl, The Perfectionist, etc.). Science-First Language: Added RAS and Mere Exposure Effect to build authority. Mental Health Focus: Included the clinical programs (ADHD, Burnout) to broaden the target audience. Reduced Friction: Emphasized the "50 seconds per day" and "impossible to fail" messaging from the site.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Benno at none against Pattrn's 20. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pattrn sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Benno asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pattrn | Benno |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pedro Schott | TypeKings B.V. |
In-app purchases
Pattrn
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Monthly$5.991 Month
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- Monthly$6.991 Month
- Pattrn Monthly$7.991 Month
- Monthly$7.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Yearly (Friend Pass)$34.991 Year
- Yearly1 Year trial$34.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Pattrn Yearly14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Yearly$44.991 Year
- Lifetime$34.99
- Lifetime2 variants$44.99
- Pattrn Pro Lifetime$49.99
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- Lifetime$55.99
Benno
No in-app purchases









