Comparison

RetroHabits vs Daystead

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

Head to head
About

RetroHabits

Features
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RetroHabit is a simple, retro-inspired habit tracker that turns your daily routines into a colorful heat map. Each day is represented as a tiny square—tap to log your progress, watch the colors grow, and build consistency in a fun and visually satisfying way. Designed with clean 8-bit visuals, subtle haptic feedback, and nostalgic sound effects, RetroHabit makes habit tracking feel light, playful, and effortless. Track anything—from drinking water and reading to gym sessions or reducing smoking. Each habit has its own grid, color theme, and optional cost tracking if you want deeper insight. RetroHabit works entirely offline by default. Your data stays on your device, with optional manual backup to iCloud (iOS). No accounts, no syncing, no data collection—just pure habit tracking. Features Simple tap-to-track daily habit logging Retro 8-bit visuals and pixel font Color-based heatmap to visualize consistency Track multiple habits simultaneously Optional cost tracking for habits like smoking or coffee Custom units (e.g., “cigarette”, “glass”, “chapter”, “session”) Custom currency Smart reminders and daily check-ins Offline-first — your data never leaves your device Manual backup & restore: iCloud / Google Drive Lightweight, fast, and easy to use Build habits. Break habits. Stay consistent. All with a nostalgic, retro feel.

About

Daystead

Features
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Preview another date and time using your current weekly routine, note and display settings without changing the live day card. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Settings and tap Rehearse another day. 2. Choose a date and time, or step to the next or previous day. 3. Check the routine, current note behavior and quiet-hours face, then return to Now. The live day card, weekly plan, family photo, quiet hours and caregiver handoff remain available. Snapshot date formatting now follows the same calendar time zone. WHAT TO KNOW Preview does not change the device clock, clear the live note or dim the screen. Timed routine items are plans, not confirmations of completion. A note appears only on its assigned date. This is a display and coordination tool, not a medical monitor. iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

RetroHabits4 screens
Daystead3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RetroHabits at Free against Daystead's $0.99. RetroHabits also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RetroHabits is free to download; Daystead costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RetroHabits versus Daystead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroHabitsDaystead
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei PetcuRobert Corbin

In-app purchases

None

RetroHabits

No in-app purchases

None

Daystead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RetroHabits free?
RetroHabits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daystead free?
Daystead costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RetroHabits or Daystead have ads?
Neither RetroHabits nor Daystead shows ads.

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