# Pattrn vs Year Progress

The clearest difference is ads: Year Progress at none against Pattrn's shown. Year Progress also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Pattrn's advantage is ratings volume (969 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pattrn sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Year Progress sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Year Progress holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pattrn has 969 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattrn | Year Progress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (969 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattrn-discipline-tracker/id6740924171/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/year-progress-widget/id6758316241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **969** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Schott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792277768) | [Samet Pilav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872201343) |

## 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 |


### Year Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/year-progress-widget/id6758316241)

Visualize your year's progress with aesthetic widgets and lock screen backgrounds. Track remaining days and stay motivated with customizable themes and symbols. Share your progress visually to inspire others.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen background wallpaper generator, Elegant Lock Screen widgets, Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch app & complications, Deep customization options, Visual day grid calendar, Shareable progress cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Year Progress Yearly Premium | $1.99 | per year |
| Year Progress Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pattrn free?

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

### Is Year Progress free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pattrn or Year Progress?

Year Progress is rated higher. Pattrn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 969 ratings, while Year Progress averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pattrn or Year Progress have ads?

Pattrn shows ads; Year Progress does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pattrn or Year Progress?

Pattrn ships an update weekly, and Year Progress weekly. Most recently, Pattrn was updated on October 15, 2026 and Year Progress on October 9, 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.*