# SinceWhen vs Gradualist

The clearest difference is rating: Gradualist at 5.0 against SinceWhen's 4.4. Gradualist also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). SinceWhen's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SinceWhen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Gradualist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gradualist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SinceWhen has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SinceWhen | Gradualist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sincewhen-days-ago-tracker/id6759450144/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradualist/id6761552364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Basharath Shaik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878663261) | [Cache Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805899740) |

## What reviewers say

### SinceWhen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sincewhen-days-ago-tracker/id6759450144)

Effortlessly track irregular tasks and chores without the pressure of daily streaks. Record events with a tap, receive gentle reminders, and visualize your progress with smart intervals and custom charts. Keep your mind clear by letting the app manage your unique rhythms.

**Highlights:** Zero-friction logging with widgets, Gentle, custom nudges and offline reminders, Smart intervals and dynamic sorting, Visual history with auto-scaling charts, Total customization with colors and emojis, 100% private and secure, on-device data

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SinceWhen Pro + Family (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| SinceWhen Pro + Family (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| SinceWhen Pro (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |


### Gradualist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradualist/id6761552364)

This app offers a structured approach to building capabilities through staged progression, moving beyond traditional habit tracking. It allows users to build practices with blueprints that scale over time, focusing on mastery and growth without the anxiety of broken streaks.

**Highlights:** Stage-based progression for compounding capabilities, Four distinct Blueprint types for varied growth, Curated template library for easy start, Hold-to-Log gesture with haptic feedback, Time-aware interface, Minimalist design, Fully offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SinceWhen free?

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

### Is Gradualist free?

Gradualist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SinceWhen or Gradualist?

Gradualist is rated higher. SinceWhen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Gradualist averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SinceWhen or Gradualist have ads?

Neither SinceWhen nor Gradualist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SinceWhen or Gradualist?

SinceWhen ships an update weekly, and Gradualist weekly. Most recently, SinceWhen was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gradualist on October 28, 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.*