# Habit Tracker vs Sentence

Habit Tracker and Sentence both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Habit Tracker's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sentence's. Habit Tracker also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). Sentence's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Habit Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sentence sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 Habit Tracker against 5.0 for Sentence. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Habit Tracker's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sentence's.

Habit Tracker ships an update weekly, Sentence every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Habit Tracker | Sentence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-tracker-rise/id6757360737/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-screen-time-control/id6759405604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARC FORM S.L](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772486237) | [Daksh Kaushik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868343853) |

## What reviewers say

### Habit Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-tracker-rise/id6757360737)

This app helps you build lasting habits with visual progress tracking and customizable reminders. It uses a unique stair visualization to show your journey towards making habits permanent, with flexible goal setting and streak tracking.

**Highlights:** Visual journey tracking, Flexible goal setting, Calendar view, Smart reminders, Streak tracking, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rise Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Rise Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| rise pro  lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Sentence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-screen-time-control/id6759405604)

This app introduces a unique approach to screen time management by requiring users to handwrite and scan a sentence to unlock blocked applications. It aims to create a deliberate pause between impulse and action, offering a robust system for managing digital distractions.

**Highlights:** Handwritten sentence scanning for app unlock, Block specific apps or categories, Customizable time-based schedules, Multiple block group configurations, Zen Mode to prevent app deletion, Choice of sentence prompts (enquiry, affirmation, literature, roasting, custom)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premum | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Habit Tracker free?

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

### Is Sentence free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Habit Tracker or Sentence?

Habit Tracker and Sentence are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Habit Tracker or Sentence have ads?

Neither Habit Tracker nor Sentence shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Habit Tracker or Sentence?

Habit Tracker ships an update weekly, and Sentence every 8 days. Most recently, Habit Tracker was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sentence on October 23, 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.*