# Grounded vs SoftHabits

The clearest difference is monetization model: Grounded at free against SoftHabits's free with in-app purchases. SoftHabits's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grounded sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SoftHabits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 Grounded against 5.0 for SoftHabits. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grounded | SoftHabits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grounded-affirmation-app/id6760471241/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softhabits-habit-tracker/id6763462911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bethany Michelle Curtis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884604309) | [Studio Rehoboth LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857375271) |

## What reviewers say

### Grounded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grounded-affirmation-app/id6760471241)

This app offers daily affirmations and uplifting quotes to promote calm and positive thinking. Users can save their favorites, create personal reminders, and customize the app's appearance. It aims to help users reset, refocus, and move forward with intention.

**Highlights:** Daily affirmations and quotes, Save favorite affirmations, Create personal affirmations, iCloud sync across devices, Customizable themes and fonts, Widget support, Shareable affirmation cards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy the Developer a Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |


### SoftHabits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softhabits-habit-tracker/id6763462911)

This app offers a gentle approach to habit tracking, focusing on learning from missed days rather than punishing users. It allows you to track behaviors in your own words and identify personal patterns without the pressure of maintaining streaks. Build a kinder relationship with your habits and achieve lasting change.

**Highlights:** Track behaviors in your own words, Gentle daily check-ins with simple swipes, Identify personal patterns without streaks, Reflect on mood and routines, Build a kinder relationship with habits, Supports users with ADHD, anxiety, or perfectionism

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grounded free?

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

### Is SoftHabits free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grounded or SoftHabits?

Grounded and SoftHabits are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Grounded or SoftHabits have ads?

Neither Grounded nor SoftHabits shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grounded or SoftHabits?

Grounded ships an update monthly, and SoftHabits monthly. Most recently, Grounded was updated on October 31, 2026 and SoftHabits 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.*