Comparison

Cortex vs 1% Better

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

Head to head
About

Cortex

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Cortex reads your images, documents, and text — entirely on your device. No cloud. No account. No data sent anywhere. After a one-time model download, it works with no internet connection at all. Built for professionals who can't hand their confidential work to a cloud service, Cortex gives you the full power of a modern AI without the data exposure. No terms of service that claim rights to your inputs. No server logs. No risk of a breach leaking your client's name. Key features: - Voice mode — speak naturally, get spoken replies. Fully on-device, nothing stored - Audio & video input — attach media files and ask questions about them - Image & document input — analyse photos, contracts, receipts, prescriptions and more - Fully offline after model download — works on a plane, in a courthouse, anywhere - Zero data collection — nothing is ever transmitted or stored outside your device - 43 supported languages — switch freely between languages in any conversation - One-time purchase — no monthly subscription, no usage limits after going Pro - Free tier included — 25 messages per day at no cost, upgrade whenever you're ready - GDPR-friendly — no data transfers to US servers or third parties Cortex runs a powerful on-device language model entirely on your hardware, giving you conversational AI that's fast and capable without any cloud dependency. Download free and try it today. Upgrade once — use it forever.

About

1% Better

This app helps you build better habits by focusing on small, daily improvements that compound over time. Answer a single question each day to track your progress and visualize your growth towards significant long-term gains.

Highlights
  • Daily '1% better' question
  • Compounding progress visualization
  • Custom habit categories
  • Streak motivation
  • Edit past entries
  • Daily reminders
  • iCloud data sync
  • Home screen widget
Features
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If you got just 1% better every day, in one year you'd be 37 times better than today. That's the math: 1.01^365 = 37.78 Small steps don't just add up, they compound. Most habit trackers overwhelm you with too much form filling. You lose sight of the bigger picture: compounding progress over time. 1% Better is different. One question. One tap. Every day. "Were you 1% better today?" Answer honestly. Watch your progress compound. See the math become real. HOW IT WORKS - Every day, answer one question: "Were you 1% better today?" - Tap Yes or No — that's it - Your score compounds by 1% for every Yes (just like the math) - Watch your curve climb toward 37x over the year - Compare your actual progress against the ideal compounding curve in real time FEATURES - Beautiful dark-mode interface with neon data visualisation - Track one global habit or add custom categories (Health, Reading, Music, Career - anything you want) - Streaks that actually motivate (because you can see the compound effect) - Edit past entries anytime - no pressure, just honesty - Daily reminders keep you on track - All your data syncs privately via iCloud - we never see it - Home screen widget shows your progress without opening the app WHY IT WORKS Most people quit habits because progress feels invisible. You work hard, but the results seem flat. 1% Better makes compounding *visible*. You'll see your curve rise. You'll watch small decisions stack into exponential growth. And on tough days, you'll see exactly what you'd be losing if you quit. The math is simple. The results are undeniable. Start your journey to 37x better. Download 1% Better today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cortex4 screens
1% Better4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 1% Better at every 3 days against Cortex's every 4 months. Cortex's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Cortex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 1% Better sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cortex ships an update every 4 months, 1% Better every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cortex versus 1% Better: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCortex1% Better
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIppocode Technologies LLPJugal Mistry

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cortex

One-time1
  • Cortex Pro$19.99
5 purchases

1% Better

Subscriptions4
  • 1% Better Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • 1% Better Premium Yearly1 Year trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Cortex free?
Cortex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 1% Better free?
1% Better is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cortex or 1% Better have ads?
Neither Cortex nor 1% Better shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cortex or 1% Better?
Cortex ships an update every 4 months, and 1% Better every 3 days. Most recently, Cortex was updated on October 31, 2026 and 1% Better on October 31, 2026.

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