Comparison

ease vs Alignment Compass

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

Head to head
About

ease

This app offers a gentle approach to habit building and journaling, focusing on self-care without pressure. It features flexible tracking, mindful reflections, and adaptive daily support. Personalize your experience with various themes and focus on holistic well-being.

Highlights
  • Flexible habit tracking with elastic streaks
  • Morning intention setting and evening journaling
  • Energy-aware daily adjustments
  • Built-in focus timer for productivity
  • Personalized themes and suggested habits
  • Privacy-focused with on-device data storage
Features
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ease is a habit tracker that doesn't feel like work. no streaks that guilt you. no red warnings. no notifications screaming at you. just a calm, minimal space to build the life you actually want — one small step at a time. TRACK HABITS YOUR WAY add up to 4 habits for free, or go unlimited with ease+. each habit lives in a category — movement, mental, nutrition, hydration, sleep, social, financial, or spiritual — so you see the full picture of your well-being, not just a checklist. ELASTIC STREAKS missed a day? that's okay. ease uses elastic streaks that forgive one gap day, because real life isn't perfect. your progress doesn't reset from one off day. MORNING INTENTIONS & EVENING JOURNAL start your day with one word that sets the tone. end it with a quick reflection. no long prompts, no pressure — just a few seconds of mindfulness that compound over time. ENERGY-AWARE DAYS feeling low? ease adapts. on low-energy days, it shows only your top 3 habits and softens the tone. on high-energy days, it encourages you to do more. your app meets you where you are. INSIGHTS THAT ACTUALLY HELP see your weekly completion rate, best day of the week, habit stability score, and mood patterns — all visualized in a clean, beautiful interface. premium unlocks 30-day analytics, deep health radar, and energy correlation charts. FOCUS TIMER need to get things done? the built-in body doubling timer creates a shared focus space. pick 10, 15, 25, or 45 minutes and work alongside others. DESIGNED FOR YOU choose your identity — soft health, quiet wellness, main character, or slow living — and ease personalizes everything: suggested habits, journal prompts, and notification tone. seasonal themes change the entire look of the app. ease+ PREMIUM unlock unlimited habits, 30-day analytics, habit stability analysis, best day insights, deep health radar, data export (CSV & PDF), smart per-habit reminders, and more. start with a 7-day free trial. PRIVACY FIRST all your data stays on your device. we don't collect, transmit, or sell any personal information. no analytics SDKs. no ads. ever. ease is for anyone who wants to build better habits without burning out. whether you're tracking water intake, building a morning routine, journaling your thoughts, or just trying to move a little more — ease is your calm companion on the journey. Subscription prices may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://aleksey-levin.github.io/ease.terms.github.io/ Privacy Policy: https://aleksey-levin.github.io/ease.privacy.github.io/

About

Alignment Compass

Features
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Alignment Compass helps you define who you are and actually live by it — every single day. Unlike traditional habit trackers or goal-setting apps, Alignment Compass is built around a complete personal operating system. It brings together your Values, Goals, and Habits into one beautiful, unified experience. At the centre of the app is the Compass — a unique visual hub that shows in real time how well your life is aligned. See your core values in the centre, your daily and weekly habits in the middle ring, and your goals in the outer ring. The clearer and more balanced the rings become, the more aligned you are. Key features include: * Define meaningful core values that truly represent you * Build S.M.A.R.T. habits directly tied to your values * Set Immediate, Near-term, and Long-term goals that support what you stand for * The Decision Helper — ask “What should I do?” in any situation and receive guidance based on your actual values * Beautiful journaling that links every entry back to your values * Gentle gamification with streaks and progress that keeps you motivated Most apps focus on just habits or just goals. Alignment Compass is different. It helps you live with clarity and integrity by making sure everything you do is rooted in who you really are. Stop chasing productivity. Start living in alignment.

Screenshots

ease4 screens
Alignment Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alignment Compass at none against ease's 2. Alignment Compass also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. ease sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Alignment Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ease versus Alignment Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereaseAlignment Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (19 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB100 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAleksei LevinNICHOLAS BRECCIAROLI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ease

Subscriptions2
  • ease+ Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ease+ Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Alignment Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ease free?
ease is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alignment Compass free?
Alignment Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ease or Alignment Compass have ads?
Neither ease nor Alignment Compass shows ads.

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