# Pattrn vs Alpha Discipline

The clearest difference is ads: Alpha Discipline at none against Pattrn's shown. Alpha Discipline also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Pattrn's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pattrn sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Alpha Discipline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pattrn against 4.8 for Alpha Discipline. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pattrn has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattrn | Alpha Discipline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattrn-discipline-tracker/id6740924171/reviews) | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-discipline/id6755741646/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 93 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Schott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792277768) | [Kubilay Sahin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851177022) |

## What reviewers say

### Pattrn

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

This app helps you build discipline and stay focused by tracking routines, setting goals, and training focus with an AI coach. It offers gamified progress and personalized insights to help you achieve your long-term objectives.

**Highlights:** AI coach support, Track focus & consistency, Gamified progress, Build habit streaks, Link actions to goals, SMART goal setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pattrn Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Pattrn Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### Alpha Discipline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-discipline/id6755741646)

This app delivers no-nonsense daily motivational quotes and a discipline rank system to help users overcome excuses and achieve their goals. It features a home screen widget for constant reminders and a competitive leaderboard to gamify self-improvement.

**Highlights:** Daily brutal motivational quotes, Discipline rank system, Home screen motivation widget, 10 motivation categories, Global leaderboard, Streak tracker

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pattrn free?

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

### Is Alpha Discipline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pattrn or Alpha Discipline?

Pattrn and Alpha Discipline are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Pattrn or Alpha Discipline have ads?

Pattrn shows ads; Alpha Discipline does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pattrn or Alpha Discipline?

Pattrn ships an update weekly, and Alpha Discipline weekly. Most recently, Pattrn was updated on November 5, 2026 and Alpha Discipline on November 5, 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.*