# Ivy vs GRDN

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ivy at every 10 days against GRDN's every 2 months. Ivy also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 2). GRDN's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ivy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and GRDN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ivy against 5.0 for GRDN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ivy has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Ivy ships an update every 10 days, GRDN every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ivy | GRDN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivy-plan-do-reflect/id6747921058/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grdn-mindful-productivity/id6748244016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 169 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Semantical](https://appshunter.io/developer/719021336) | [Jeremy Irons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610000682) |

## What reviewers say

### Ivy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivy-plan-do-reflect/id6747921058)

This app helps you focus on what matters by planning your day, tracking progress, and reviewing accomplishments. It offers features like repeating reminders, time-based goals, and voice input for planning. Celebrate your completed tasks with animations and build a journal of your day.

**Highlights:** Daily planning and commitment, Repeating reminders and time-based goals, Voice input for quick planning, Focus Mode for time tracking, Completion animations and haptics, Journaling of completed tasks, Review list for unfinished items

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |


### GRDN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grdn-mindful-productivity/id6748244016)

Enhance focus and build positive habits with a productivity app that integrates GTD, Pomodoro, and deep work principles. Block distractions, track your time, and stay accountable with friends.

**Highlights:** GTD task organization, Customizable Pomodoro timers, App blocking during focus sessions, Time tracking and analytics, Habit building with gamification, Social accountability features, Gratitude journaling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Access | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ivy free?

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

### Is GRDN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ivy or GRDN?

Ivy and GRDN are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Ivy or GRDN have ads?

Neither Ivy nor GRDN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ivy or GRDN?

Ivy ships an update every 10 days, and GRDN every 2 months. Most recently, Ivy was updated on October 6, 2026 and GRDN on October 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.*