Systems vs Main Character
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Systems
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Systems – Never Forget a Step Again Most mistakes do not happen because you do not know what to do. They happen because one small step gets missed. You leave for work and forget your charger. You hand over a rental property and forget to photograph the utility meters. You prepare an Airbnb and forget to restock the coffee. You launch a website and forget to test the contact form. You deliver a client project and forget to send the invoice. Systems helps you capture repeatable workflows so nothing gets overlooked. Instead of relying on memory, sticky notes, scattered documents, or rebuilding the same checklist over and over, create a System once and run it whenever you need it. A System can be anything: • A morning routine • A travel packing list • A client onboarding process • An Airbnb turnover workflow • A website launch checklist • A restaurant opening procedure • A monthly bookkeeping process Why Systems Works To-do lists are for one-time tasks. Systems are for things you do repeatedly. When a process is written down, you do not have to remember every step. Just follow the System and focus on getting it done. How It Works 1. Create a System from a repeatable process 2. Break it into clear, actionable steps 3. Run it whenever you need it 4. Check off progress as you go 5. Improve your workflow over time Features • Reusable checklist Systems • Daily progress tracking • Calendar and timeline views • Categories, favorites, and search • Shareable links and deep links • Import and export support • Calendar integration • iCloud Sync (Beta) Built for People Who Think in Systems Pilots use checklists. Restaurants use opening and closing procedures. Businesses use standard operating procedures. Systems brings the same clarity and consistency to everyday life and work. Perfect For • Small business owners • Freelancers and consultants • Property managers and Airbnb hosts • Creators and professionals • Anyone who wants less mental load and fewer mistakes Subscription Required Systems is a subscription-based app. Start a renewable subscription with a 3-day free trial to explore all features before you're charged. Choose the plan that works best for you and cancel anytime during the trial if it's not the right fit. Start building your personal library of Systems today and stop relying on memory for the things that matter. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Main Character
Build and maintain positive habits with a streamlined tracking system. Focus on consistency with quick check-ins, streak recovery tools, and visual progress. Offers optional Pro features for unlimited tracking and advanced insights.
- Ready-made or custom habit creation
- One-tap check-in with mistake correction
- Streak visibility and recovery tools
- Visual progress tracking (XP, Aura)
- Cross-device syncing (iPhone, web)
- Up to 10 habits on free plan
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Build habits without turning tracking into another chore. Main Character helps you start a focused routine, check in quickly, and keep streaks you can trust. Create daily or weekly habits and watch your progress build over time. LESS LOGGING, MORE FOLLOW-THROUGH • Start with a ready-made routine or create your own habits • Check in with one tap and undo or correct mistakes • Set reminders that fit your schedule • See streaks, completion history, and progress over time • Keep your habits synced across iPhone, iPad, and the web • Track up to 10 active habits on the free plan STREAKS THAT MAKE SENSE Your streak should reflect what you actually did. Main Character keeps the check-ins behind each streak visible, gives you tools to fix mistakes, and helps you recover when real life interrupts the routine. PROGRESS WITHOUT ANOTHER COMPLICATED DASHBOARD See today’s habits first, then explore your history when you want more detail. XP and Aura add fun progression that support your journey and a way to earn streak fixes for when life gets in the way. OPTIONAL MAIN CHARACTER PRO Pro is optional and includes unlimited active habits, all-time progress history, automatic check-ins with supported integrations, unlimited level progression, and 2× XP and Aura. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Main Character at every 9 days against Systems's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Systems sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Main Character sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Systems ships an update every 4 weeks, Main Character every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Systems | Main Character |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | Adam Kovacs | GABRIEL ANTONIO MAYS |
In-app purchases
Systems
- Systems Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Systems Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Systems Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Systems Pro (Lifetime)$49.99
Main Character
- Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
- Annual Pro14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Annual Pro First Year Offer1 Year trial$29.991 Year









