Comparison

Habi vs Drift

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

Head to head
About

Habi

Features
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Build habits that fit real life. Habi helps you create flexible routines, check off habits quickly, track streaks and progress, and stay consistent without guilt. Choose schedules that match your rhythm, use smart reminders, add notes, and keep progress visible with widgets and clear stats. Whether you are starting small or rebuilding a routine, Habi keeps the next step simple. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Drift

This intelligent task manager helps individuals with ADHD manage reminders and tasks without stress or overwhelm. It allows for quick capture of thoughts and provides gentle, well-timed nudges to help users stay on top of their responsibilities.

Highlights
  • External brain for tasks
  • Instant task capture
  • Smart, timely reminders
  • Calm, relevant task view
  • Gentle nudges
  • Reduces mental clutter
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Stop carrying your to-do list in your head. Drift is a calm, intelligent task manager designed to help ADHD brains manage reminders and tasks without the stress, clutter, and overwhelm of traditional to-do apps. Capture any fleeting thought in seconds — and let Drift bring it back at the perfect moment. No pressure. No cognitive overload. Just gentle, well-timed nudges that help you stay on top of life’s small tasks. KEY FEATURES • Brain Dump Stop relying on working memory. Drift acts as an external brain to hold small tasks so you can relax. • Quick capture Add tasks instantly using simple text or voice — no setup needed. • Smart reminders Drift learns what matters and reminds you at the right time, not all the time. • Calm task view See only what’s relevant now, instead of overwhelming lists. • Gentle nudges Get helpful reminders and follow-ups that feel supportive, never annoying. --- WHY DRIFT Most productivity apps add more noise. Drift removes it. Instead of forcing you to organize everything, Drift quietly understands your tasks and surfaces them when it makes sense. It’s not about doing more. It’s about thinking less. --- PERFECT FOR • Daily reminders • To-do lists without overwhelm • Staying organized effortlessly • Reducing mental clutter • People who forget small things --- Drift helps you remember less — and live more. *This app is a productivity tool and does not provide medical advice or act as a substitute for professional ADHD treatment. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Habi4 screens
Drift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Habi at every 4 days against Drift's every 9 days. Drift's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Habi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Drift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Habi ships an update every 4 days, Drift every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Habi versus Drift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHabiDrift
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeo GouloisCHI HOE CHAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Habi

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99
3 purchases

Drift

Subscriptions3
  • Drift Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Drift Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Drift Pro Yearly$41.991 Year

Questions

Is Habi free?
Habi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drift free?
Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Habi or Drift have ads?
Neither Habi nor Drift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Habi or Drift?
Habi ships an update every 4 days, and Drift every 9 days. Most recently, Habi was updated on October 28, 2026 and Drift on October 31, 2026.

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