Comparison

Idle vs Habit Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Idle

Features
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Idle is a chat app built around widgets that lets your group chat do more than just talk. Because every group is different, so is every chat on Idle. Your rec softball team can add a calendar widget and a roster tracker. Your small business might need a shared Todo list widget or a place to share links. Your book club can create a poll or write in a shared notepad. And your neighborhood group can make announcements and add events to the board. In Idle, you never get features you didn’t ask for and you’re never missing the ones you need. WIDGES FOR ANY GROUP Every group has unique needs so only add the widgets that you need [Calendar] - Meetups, games, and sessions everyone can see at a glance [Events]- Post events with details and RSVPs so nothing slips through [Signup Sheets] - Keep tabs on attendance, scores, signups, or progress [Notepad]- Shared notes, lists, and agendas the whole group can edit [Paid Memberships] - Collect dues, fees, or contributions right inside the group [Polls] - Vote on the next book, the next date, the next anything [Announcements] - Pin the things that matter so they don't get buried New widgets are added regularly, so there's always more to choose from. CREATE YOUR OWN Need something that’s not off the shelf? Create your own custom one made just for your group. If your group has a need, your chat can meet it. SET THE VIBE Make the space feel like your group with custom wallpapers, your own emojis, and name tags. Idle Chat should feel like being in a friends’ living room, not the JPMorgan office. Terms: https://idlechat.app/terms Privacy: https://idlechat.app/privacy

About

Habit Tracker

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Build habits that actually stick — together. Forward is the habit-building app designed around one proven truth: habits are easier when you don’t do them alone. Instead of tracking habits in isolation, Forward lets you and a friend become accountability partners—building momentum, consistency, and motivation every single day. Build Habits Together: Create your own habits, then connect them with a friend’s. Once linked, every daily completion contributes to a shared streak, giving you both a reason to show up—even on low-motivation days. Turn Progress Into Memories: Every habit completion includes a photo. Over time, these snapshots become a visual timeline of your progress, letting you look back and see how far you’ve come—not just what you checked off. Motivation That Feels Human: Get notified when your friend completes their habit. No pressure. No shame. Just a simple reminder that someone else showed up—and you can too. Built-In Accountability: Forward turns your friend into your accountability partner—one of the most effective habit-building tools, famously highlighted in Atomic Habits. When someone else is counting on you, consistency becomes easier and more natural. Why Forward Works: - Shared streaks create commitment - Visual memories reinforce progress - Real-time notifications boost motivation Accountability makes habits stick. Stop starting over. Move Forward—together, one shared day at a time.

Screenshots

Idle4 screens
Habit Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idle at none against Habit Tracker's 2. Habit Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Habit Tracker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Idle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle ships an update every 6 days, Habit Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Idle versus Habit Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdleHabit Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynthetic Solutions, Inc.Santos Gagbegnon

In-app purchases

None

Idle

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Habit Tracker

One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium (Early Adopter)$4.99
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99

Questions

Is Idle free?
Idle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Habit Tracker free?
Habit Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Idle or Habit Tracker have ads?
Neither Idle nor Habit Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle or Habit Tracker?
Idle ships an update every 6 days, and Habit Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, Idle was updated on October 13, 2026 and Habit Tracker on October 4, 2026.

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