1% Better vs NyanLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1% Better
Build lasting habits and achieve your goals with a powerful yet simple tracker. Inspired by "Atomic Habits," it guides identity change and uses habit stacking to create effortless routines. Track classic habits, build momentum with stacked routines, or manage flexible rhythms.
- Habit stacking for routine creation
- Identity-based habit linking
- Flexible rhythm tracking
- Customizable widgets
- Detailed statistics
- Import and export data
- Streaks and reminders
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1% Better - A simple but powerful habit tracker to help you build and track your routines while developing habits that stick with you for a lifetime. Inspired by the book “Atomic Habits” 1% Better utilizes habit stacking to help you unlock your full potential with less everyday effort. Unlike other trackers, 1% Better guides you towards Identity change. Every habit you create is tied to the person you want to Become. --- Three Ways to Track --- 1: The classic habit. A change you want in your life. Your habits are linked to the person you want to become, every single completion reinforces who you are. e.g. After waking up, I will do 20 push ups, because I am fit. 2: Habit stacks -> Create routines that feel natural by stacking new habits with the ones you already do. Linking habits together creates chains of momentum, one habit follows the other. No effort needed, it just happens. e.g: After I wake up -> I will brush my teeth. After I brush my teeth -> I will drink 1 glass of water. 3: Rhythms → Not everything fits a strict weekly schedule. With rhythms you can set habits like “Clean the house every 2 weeks” or “Plan Budget once a month” and follow your own cycle. --- Start free and enjoy: - One of the most giving free versions on the market - Light and Dark themes - Customize how you habits look when completed - Stack up to 3 habits together - Beautiful widgets - Full widget customization (change background and progress colors) - Stunning statistics that track monthly, weekly, daily, and even yearly performance - Import and Export - Streaks and Reminders Upgrade to Premium to: - Unlock two more themes - Near Endless Customizability -> Customize the colors of any theme - Unlock tasks for tracking simple ToDo's - Infinite Habits - Stack up to 6 habits together - Access to all future features and improvements 1% Better Premium is available weekly, monthly, anually, or as a lifetime purchase. Whether you're building new morning routines, planning long-term rhythms, or simply aiming for daily progress, 1% Better keeps you motivated, consistent, and in control. With us, you'll get 1% Better every day, and see the incredible results that arise from small changes that compound. Privacy Policy: https://www.onepercentbetterhabits.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.onepercentbetterhabits.com/terms
NyanLock
This app helps you reduce screen time by locking distracting apps. Unlock them by interacting with virtual cats through petting or watching short videos, making habit change enjoyable.
- Lock distracting apps
- Unlock by petting or watching cats
- Streak tracking for consecutive unlocks
- Collect daily stamps
- View 'Cat Time' chart
- Pro features: AI stamps, family sharing
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Turn screen time into cat time. NyanLock locks the apps you doomscroll and lets you unlock them by spending a moment with a cat. Because it's delightful instead of restrictive, it's a screen-time habit you'll actually keep. WHO IT'S FOR - You lose hours to social media and videos before you notice - You want to cut down on your phone, but willpower alone never lasts - You love cats and could use a little calm HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps you want to limit and lock them 2. Open a locked app and a friendly block screen appears 3. To unlock, just "pet a cat" or "watch a cat video" TWO WAYS TO UNLOCK WITH A CAT - Pet to Unlock: stroke a real cat on camera through the screen. No cat at home? You can pet a cat video instead. - Watch to Unlock: simply enjoy adorable cat clips for a little while. BUILT TO KEEP YOU GOING - Unlock on consecutive days to grow your streak and earn milestone stamps - Collect a stamp on your calendar every day you unlock - See your "Cat Time" (time spent with cats) grow on a chart NYANLOCK PRO - Pet to Unlock - Keep and rewatch your clips and best shots forever - Original AI stamps created from your own cat - Family sharing for stamps and videos - Weekly reports A gentler relationship with your phone, starting today—together with a cat. --- - Locking apps requires permission for iOS Screen Time (Family Controls). - Pet-to-Unlock camera frames are processed on your device, and recordings are stored on-device only by default. - NyanLock Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Monthly and yearly plans are available; see the in-app display for pricing. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://nyanlock.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://nyanlock.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NyanLock at every 4 days against 1% Better's every 3 weeks. 1% Better's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. 1% Better sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and NyanLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
1% Better ships an update every 3 weeks, NyanLock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1% Better | NyanLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anna Kulina | Pixel Tokyo Inc. |
Customer experience
1% Better
NyanLock
In-app purchases
1% Better
- Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$59.99
NyanLock
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year









