Comparison

Stack'd vs Trace

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

Head to head
About

Stack'd

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Stack'd makes building habits simple. Track your daily habits, build streaks, and journal your progress - all in one clean, focused app. Whether you're starting a morning routine, hitting the gym regularly, or building any positive habit, Stack'd keeps you accountable with daily check-ins, streak tracking, and journaling to document your journey. HOW IT WORKS - Create a habit and set your frequency (daily, weekly, specific days, or a custom schedule) - Check in each day to build your streak - Add rich text notes to journal your thoughts, motivation, or progress - View your history on a monthly calendar to see your consistency - Get gentle reminders so you never miss a day KEY FEATURES - Streak Tracking: Watch your streak grow day by day. Your longest streak is saved so you always know your personal best. - Flexible Scheduling: Daily, every other day, specific days of the week, or a custom number of days per week. - Rich Text Notes: Add formatted notes with bold, italic, lists, and more. Each day gets its own note, creating a personal habit journal. - Monthly Calendar View: See your check-in history at a glance with a colour-coded calendar. - Smart Reminders: Set custom reminder times for each habit so you stay on track. - Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night. - Privacy First: Your data is securely stored and never sold. PREMIUM (Optional) Free users can track up to 3 habits. Upgrade to Stack'd Premium for unlimited habits and support an independent developer. Stack'd is built by a solo founder who believes small daily positive actions lead to big changes. Start stacking your habits today. Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Use-End-User-License-Agreement-0c7cfdcb0b3b41c298cd9046fba1d748?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/STACK-D-PRIVACY-POLICY-76b99a05b369499cabeaf73416a5d431?source=copy_link

About

Trace

A minimalist and private space for capturing thoughts, notes, lists, and memories. It offers a clean interface for free writing and quick searching, with optional Pro features for customization and enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Minimalist and calm interface
  • Free writing and reflections
  • Bullet and numbered lists
  • Quick entry search
  • Local-first private storage
  • Customizable themes (Pro)
  • App Lock with biometric support (Pro)
Features
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Your thoughts have a way of disappearing. Trace brings them back. Trace is a home for passing thoughts: ideas, notes, reflections, lists, and the things you don't want to lose. Catch one in three seconds, then get on with your day. Why people use Trace: - Open and write. No setup, no accounts, no folders to choose first - Bullet and numbered lists that continue as you type - Search everything you've ever written, including by date - Your draft is saved as you write, so a call or a crash can't take it - Deleted something by mistake? It waits 30 days - Export everything as Markdown or JSON, anytime, free - Light and Dark, free for everyone Built for everyday capture: - The idea you had in the shower - Something someone said that stuck - A list you need in ten minutes - The end of a long day Make Trace yours with Pro: - Cream, Sage, Midnight, and Cocoa themes - Four matching alternate app icons - App Lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode - Automatic iCloud sync on supported Apple devices Trace Pro is a one-time purchase. Light and Dark themes and journal export stay free for everyone. No account required. Trace runs no servers of its own. Your writing lives on your device, and Pro syncs it through your own iCloud.

Screenshots

Stack'd4 screens
Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

Stack'd and Trace are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Stack'd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Trace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Stack'd versus Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack'dTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOladimeji IpayePedro Gomes do Nascimento

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stack'd

Subscriptions2
  • Stack'd Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Stack'd Premium - Yearly$34.991 Year
1 purchases

Trace

One-time1
  • Trace Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Stack'd free?
Stack'd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trace free?
Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stack'd or Trace have ads?
Neither Stack'd nor Trace shows ads.

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