Comparison

Petales vs Heave

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

Head to head
About

Petales

Features
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Petals is your daily wellness bubble, designed to bring you sweetness, comfort and inspiration throughout your days. Whether you are looking for a moment of motivation, a moment of calm or a positive reminder to cultivate self-compassion, Pétales accompanies you delicately on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. MAIN FEATURES • Hundreds of benevolent messages Explore a rich catalog of positive thoughts classified into 22 inspiring categories: Benevelience, Gratitude, Confidence, Serenity, Courage, Wisdom, Optimism, Motivation, and many others. • Letter Chest & Time Capsules Write a sweet message to your "you of the future" or keep a precious intention. Your time capsules are sealed and stored securely until the opening date you choose. • Soft and customized notifications Schedule reminders of kindness at key moments of your day. Receive soothing thoughts exactly when you need them most. • iOS Widgets & Lock Screen Customize your home screen and lock screen with stylish widgets to read your inspiring messages at a glance. • Apple Watch & Complications App Wear kindness on your wrist. Access your thoughts of the day and your notifications directly from your Apple Watch. • Elegant sharing cards Turn your favorite messages into aesthetic visuals to save or easily share with your loved ones. • Favorites & Personal Space Keep your most striking thoughts in your favorites and follow your daily wellness journey. • Respect for your privacy & iCloud Synchronization Your preferences, favorites, and time capsules are securely synced across all of your Apple devices via iCloud. Your personal data remains strictly yours. --- PETALS+ (Optional) Petals is fully accessible free of charge. To go further in your approach, take advantage of Pétales+: • Unlimited access to message prints and backstacks. • Exclusive category "Inspirational quotes". • Advanced widget customization (fonts, patterns, backgrounds). • A purified and uninterrupted experience. Offers available as a renewable subscription (Monthly or Annual) or as a Single Purchase for Life. Subscriptions are managed directly from your App Store account. --- LEGAL INFORMATION & LEARN MORE • Privacy policy: https://www.petales.app/privacy • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ --- CULTIVATE YOUR WELL-BEING. Take care of yourself, one message at a time. Download Petals and integrate a note of serenity into your daily life.

About

Heave

Features
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Heave is a smart workout log that makes tracking your training as fast as taking simple notes. **How it works:** - Type in your workout Just type your exercises and sets freely, without dealing with complicated forms. - Heave recognizes your input Heave analyzes your notes and automatically detects exercises, weights, and reps. - Save your training Your workouts are neatly structured and saved clearly in your history. - Track your progress View your workout history and see how your performance is developing. - Understand muscle groups Heave maps exercises to specific muscle groups, helping you better evaluate and structure your training. **Why Heave?** - Log faster instead of dealing with complicated apps - Quick entry, just like using a notes app - Less effort during your workout - Clear overview of your workouts, exercises, and progress - Ideal for strength training, progressive overload, and regular workout routines - Smart workout reminders Heave helps you consistently log your training, visualize your progress, and train smarter. (requires in-app subscription) https://heave-app.vercel.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Petales4 screens
Heave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Petales at none against Heave's shown. Heave's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Petales sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Heave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Petales ships an update every 3 weeks, Heave every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Petales versus Heave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetalesHeave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB72 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperArnaud PuygrenierJustus Grothe

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Petales

One-time1
  • Soutien à Petales$24.99
2 purchases

Heave

Subscriptions2
  • Heave Unlimited Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Heave Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Petales free?
Petales is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Heave free?
Heave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Petales or Heave have ads?
Heave shows ads; Petales does not.
Which is updated more often, Petales or Heave?
Petales ships an update every 3 weeks, and Heave every 4 days. Most recently, Petales was updated on October 5, 2026 and Heave on October 5, 2026.

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