# Pattrn vs HeatMap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeatMap at none against Pattrn's 10. HeatMap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Pattrn's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pattrn sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HeatMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

HeatMap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pattrn has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Pattrn's written reviews are positive against 100% of HeatMap's.

Pattrn ships an update weekly, HeatMap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattrn | HeatMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattrn-discipline-tracker/id6740924171/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatmap-habit-tracker/id6757341452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 97 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Schott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792277768) | [Leonid Chirkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853746143) |

## What reviewers say

### Pattrn

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

Build discipline and focus with an AI coach that adapts to your needs. Track routines, set goals, and measure progress with gamified features. This app helps you stay consistent and achieve your long-term objectives.

**Highlights:** AI coach for motivation and clarity, Track focus and consistency scores, Gamified progress with RPG elements, Build habit streaks and link to goals, Set SMART goals and milestones, Home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**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 |


### HeatMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatmap-habit-tracker/id6757341452)

Visualize your progress with a daily streak tracker that uses a contribution grid to show your consistency. Offers multiple tracking methods, detailed statistics, and home screen widgets for easy logging. Works offline and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Daily streak visualization, Yes/No, Counter, and Timer tracking, Detailed habit statistics, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts integration, Offline functionality, Cross-device syncing

**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 HeatMap free?

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

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

HeatMap is rated higher. Pattrn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while HeatMap averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pattrn or HeatMap have ads?

Pattrn shows ads; HeatMap does not.

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

Pattrn ships an update weekly, and HeatMap every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pattrn was updated on November 9, 2026 and HeatMap 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.*