# GROW vs Daybreak

The clearest difference is ads: Daybreak at none against GROW's shown. GROW's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.4). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GROW sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Daybreak sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 GROW against 5.0 for Daybreak. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 4 respectively.

GROW ships an update fortnightly, Daybreak every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GROW | Daybreak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-habit-tracker-and-pet/id6758687009/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybreak-screen-time-control/id6787161673/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Talon Build LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874478672) | [Ryan Setiawan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787161675) |

## What reviewers say

### GROW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-habit-tracker-and-pet/id6758687009)

This app helps you build consistent habits by focusing on one actionable step per day. It breaks down goals into a simple daily checklist, designed for those who struggle with procrastination or decision fatigue.

**Highlights:** One focused action per day, Daily checklist of three tasks, Streak counter for consistency, Personalized actions based on user input, Goal setting for various life areas, Builds momentum through sequential actions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talon Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Talon Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| GROW Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Talon Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Talon Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| GROW Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Daybreak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybreak-screen-time-control/id6787161673)

This app automatically blocks distracting applications overnight and keeps them locked in the morning until a focus session is completed. It helps users prioritize their morning routine before accessing social media, games, or news.

**Highlights:** Automatic overnight app blocking, Morning focus session requirement, Customizable distraction selection, Simple, automatic scheduling, Emergency access with limits, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Champion | $19.99 | one-time |
| Founding Member | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GROW free?

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

### Is Daybreak free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GROW or Daybreak?

GROW and Daybreak are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do GROW or Daybreak have ads?

GROW shows ads; Daybreak does not.

### Which is updated more often, GROW or Daybreak?

GROW ships an update fortnightly, and Daybreak every 2 weeks. Most recently, GROW was updated on November 13, 2026 and Daybreak on October 31, 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.*