Comparison

Habit Tracker vs Owly

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

Head to head
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.

About

Owly

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Struggling to focus? FocusOwl is the pomodoro timer that turns scattered days into deep work sessions. With the proven pomodoro technique — 25 minutes of focus, 5 minutes of break — your mind stays fresh and your productivity stays high. WHY FOCUSOWL • Beat procrastination — with a timer running, getting started is easy • Stay in flow — study and work without distractions • Build the habit — watch your focus time grow day after day FEATURES • Pomodoro timer — fully customizable focus and break intervals • Task list — plan your day and link tasks to focus sessions • Productivity stats — daily and weekly focus reports • Smart notifications — every session starts and ends right on time • Minimal design — open the app and drop straight into focus mode Perfect as a study timer for exams and homework, a work timer for deep work at the office or at home, and a tomato timer for fans of the classic technique. Download FocusOwl and make focus a daily habit. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://power-honesty-9bd.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Owly-App-23813a62576f80759f7de7e5703a9f0e

Screenshots

Habit Tracker4 screens
Owly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Habit Tracker at 15.1 against Owly's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Owly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Habit Tracker versus Owly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHabit TrackerOwly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB318 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantos GagbegnonMahmoud Ramadan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Habit Tracker

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

Owly

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Habit Tracker free?
Habit Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Owly free?
Owly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Habit Tracker or Owly have ads?
Neither Habit Tracker nor Owly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Habit Tracker or Owly?
Habit Tracker ships an update every 4 days, and Owly every 4 days. Most recently, Habit Tracker was updated on September 17, 2026 and Owly on September 13, 2026.

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