Comparison

What vs Stargaze

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

Head to head
About

What

This app helps you manage recurring tasks that aren't part of your daily routine. It offers flexible scheduling options, tracks your completion reliability, and provides timely reminders so you don't forget important but non-urgent items.

Highlights
  • Flexible and calendar-specific scheduling
  • On-time completion rate tracking
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Daily overview notifications
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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NOT EVERY TASK IS URGENT. Some things can wait — but shouldn't be forgotten. Changing bed sheets, renewing your passport, checking food expiry dates, calling your parents. They're not on your daily to-do list, but they still need to happen. What-Else tracks them so you don't have to think about them — until it's time. It's the to-do list for everything else. THE CONCEPT • Flexible Intervals Real life isn't a calendar. With "Smart Intervals" (e.g., Every 2 weeks), the next due date only sets after you actually complete the task. No stress if you're a day late—the schedule adjusts to you. • Precision When Needed Need strict dates? You can also schedule tasks for specific days (e.g., "Every Tuesday" or "1st of the month"). Or combine both—flexible intervals with calendar-specific dates in a single task. • Track Reliability with On-Time Rate Unlike apps that just show checkmarks, What-Else tracks whether you completed tasks on-time or late. See which routines you're great at and which need interval adjustments based on YOUR patterns, not guesswork. KEY FEATURES • Dual Scheduling: Combine flexible intervals with calendar-specific dates in one task (e.g., "Every 5 days" + "Every Tuesday"). Most apps force you to choose one approach—What-Else gives you both • On-Time Rate Tracking: See completion reliability percentages for each task, not just checkmarks. Identify patterns and adjust intervals based on real data • Widgets: See your task status directly on your Home Screen or Lock Screen • iCloud Sync: Seamlessly syncs between devices. No account required • Daily Overview Notifications: Get a summary of what's due today • Native Design: Built with SwiftUI for a smooth experience with Dark Mode and Haptic Feedback • iPad and Apple Watch Support • Siri Shortcuts: Automate your routines with voice commands PERFECT FOR • Household: Changing bed sheets, watering plants, deep cleaning the bathroom • Maintenance: Descaling the coffee machine, backing up photos, digital cleanup • Health: Replacing toothbrush, taking vitamins, washing hairbrushes • Life Admin: Renewing your passport, checking food expiry dates, annual subscriptions • Social: Calling parents, reaching out to old friends and so much more ... WHAT-ELSE PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock: • Unlimited Tasks • Advanced Analytics: On-Time Rate trends, completion patterns, and historical context. Each completion records the interval at that time—providing true historical analysis when you adjust task schedules over time. • Premium Icons (90+ Symbols) • Timeline Navigation • Support for indie development PRIVACY FIRST • No Account Required. • No User Tracking. • Data stays on your device and private iCloud. Download What-Else today and never forget the small stuff again. Terms of Use: https://github.com/NateDevJ/what-else-legal/blob/main/terms-of-service.md Privacy Policy: https://github.com/NateDevJ/what-else-legal/blob/main/privacy-policy.md

About

Stargaze

Visualize your habits as a night sky, creating constellations as you complete them. Track your progress with streaks and analytics, and keep notes with a built-in journal. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with data export and archiving.

Highlights
  • Habit visualization as night sky
  • Customizable habit details
  • Streak counter and analytics
  • Integrated daily journal
  • Data export and import
  • Habit archiving
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Simple. Clean. Personal. Shoot for the stars with Stargaze. See your habits reimagined as the night sky and watch them sparkle and shine, as you create constellations with the tap of a button. --- NO AI Code - Stargaze is created with 0 AI Code, 0 AI Text, and 0 AI Art. To learn more, read the AI Info section at https://hazels.garden/stargaze. Create Constellations - Each habit / constellation can be filled in with a title, description, color, and reminder time, making each habit truly yours. See The Stars - Watch your constellations fill in as you track daily, and see them sparkle like little stars in the sky. Analytics - See your efforts pay off with the streak counter. Watch it rise alongside the total number of stars filled, giving you a sense of pride. Privacy - Stargaze does not collect any data or track you. All your data belongs to you, no logins, no sign-ups. Journal -
Appreciate the little things in life with the journal feature in Stargaze. Write down your daily notes, with a separate page for each habit. Reminders - Never forget to light a star again by adding reminders to your habits. Get reminded right on time with a notification. Data Export / Import - Protect your data with the data backup feature in Stargaze, making sure you never lose a day’s work again. 
Archive -
Need to take a break from a habit? Do so easily by archiving a habit, which is then safely stored in the archived habits tab for later use. Terms: https://hazels.garden/terms Privacy Policy: https://hazels.garden/privacy Stargaze, Created by Hazel. Copyright © 2026 Hazel’s Garden LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Screenshots

What4 screens
Stargaze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stargaze at 5.0 against What's 4.3. Stargaze also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, 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. What sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Stargaze sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stargaze holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of What's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stargaze's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

What ships an update weekly, Stargaze every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
What versus Stargaze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatStargaze
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanosch ZipsHazel's Garden LLC

Customer experience

What

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Stargaze

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

What

Subscriptions2
  • What-Else Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • What-Else Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • What-Else Pro Lifetime$22.99
6 purchases

Stargaze

One-time6
  • Neutron Star$0.99
  • White Dwarf$1.99
  • Red Dwarf$3.99
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  • Stargaze Plus$4.99
  • Main Sequence$5.99
  • Red Giant$9.99

Questions

Is What free?
What is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stargaze free?
Stargaze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, What or Stargaze?
Stargaze is rated higher. What averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stargaze averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do What or Stargaze have ads?
Neither What nor Stargaze shows ads.
Which is updated more often, What or Stargaze?
What ships an update weekly, and Stargaze every 2 days. Most recently, What was updated on October 13, 2026 and Stargaze on October 7, 2026.

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