Comparison

Habit Tracker // init.Habits vs Pillary

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

Head to head
About

Habit Tracker // init.Habits

Track daily habits with a unique command-line interface. Offers multiple tracking modes, routine grouping, streak protection, and a focus timer. Customize themes and sync data with iCloud and Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Multiple tracking modes (checkbox, counter, number, health, time)
  • Routine grouping (morning, workout, evening)
  • Streak protection with shields
  • Focus timer with Pomodoro and Live Activity
  • 23+ themes and custom theme editor
  • iCloud and Apple Health sync
  • Widgets (checklist, heatmap, matrix)
Features
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a habit tracker for developers and minimalists, built for iPhone and styled like the command line you live in. // quiet. opinionated. monospaced. $ cat features.txt [*] five tracking modes — checkbox, counter, number, health, time [*] routines — group habits into morning, workout, evening, anything [*] streaks with shields — protect a 75 hard run, or any streak, from one bad day [*] a github-style contribution graph — your whole history, filling in pixel by pixel [*] smart reminders — per habit or one for a whole routine; useful pings, not ten-a-day spam [*] focus timer with pomodoro — Live Activity on the lock screen, Dynamic Island when running [*] Apple Watch app — check habits off on your wrist, run a timer, 25 complications for your watch face [*] Siri and Shortcuts — check off a habit or a whole routine by voice, start a timer, ask what is left today; 16 actions for your own automations [*] Spotlight — your habits and routines in iPhone search, by their own name or by the routine they belong to [*] in your browser too — the whole tracker at app.inithabits.com, nothing to install [*] cloud sync — iPhone, watch and browser updating each other in real time; sign in with Apple, Google or email [*] achievements, xp and levels — progress that adds up, without the noise [*] vacation mode — freeze your streaks while you are away, come back to them intact [*] 23 themes + a custom theme editor — tokyo night, dracula, catppuccin, and more [*] iCloud sync — your data, your iCloud, your control [*] Apple Health auto-sync — steps, sleep, water, mindful minutes, medication doses [*] nine widgets — checklist, heatmap, contribution grid, ring, quick icons, next up, week view, mood [*] backup and export — an iCloud backup, or a json file that is yours to keep [*] fifteen languages — english, dutch, german, spanish, french, italian, portuguese, russian, ukrainian, polish, turkish, czech, japanese, chinese, korean [*] local-first — works fully offline, no sign-up or account needed [*] privacy — passcode, biometric lock, app-switcher blur, lock-screen redaction [*] no ads, no AI, no dark patterns $ cat philosophy.txt // built solo over hundreds of testing hours. // no analytics that track who you are. // no algorithm trying to maximise your screen time. // shipping new features frequently. $ cat pro.txt // the core experience is free: 10 habits, 2 routines, three manual tracking modes, // eight built-in themes, the checklist widget, the watch app with three complications, // cloud sync across iPhone, watch and browser, and local storage. // pro raises limits and unlocks: timer + healthkit modes, all 23 themes, // custom theme editor, seven extra fonts, iCloud sync, the other eight widgets, // 22 more complications, passcode + biometric lock, Live Activity timer. // pro is monthly, annual (with 7-day trial), or lifetime — one-time, no expiration. > thank you for supporting a solo dev.

About

Pillary

Features
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Stay consistent with medications that have different rules, times, and meal requirements. Pillary is a calm, personal tool for reminders, dose logging, and at-a-glance progress—so you spend less energy remembering and more time living. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Create a clear schedule for each medication • Use meal anchors (breakfast/lunch/dinner/bedtime) for easier setup • Get reminders you can tailor per medication • Log doses quickly to reduce uncertainty • See history and simple summaries for each medication and overall • Use widgets to keep upcoming doses visible • Share summaries when you want support from family or your care team • Speed up setup with optional scanning from labels or photos (verify results) SAFETY NOTE Pillary is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional care. Always follow instructions from qualified clinicians and pharmacists. SUBSCRIPTIONS / ADS Pillary may include optional subscriptions and/or ads. Details appear in the app before purchase or where ads are shown. We improve Pillary based on real-world feedback—thank you for helping us make medication routines easier to manage. Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pillary.chuongle.dev/privacy/

Screenshots

Habit Tracker // init.Habits4 screens
Pillary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Habit Tracker // init.Habits at none against Pillary's shown. Habit Tracker // init.Habits also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). Pillary's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Habit Tracker // init.Habits sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pillary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Habit Tracker // init.Habits ships an update every 3 days, Pillary every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Habit Tracker // init.Habits versus Pillary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHabit Tracker // init.HabitsPillary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladyslav GlogusChuong Le

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Habit Tracker // init.Habits

Subscriptions2
  • pro monthly$4.991 Month
  • pro annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • pro lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

Pillary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Plan$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Plan$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Habit Tracker // init.Habits free?
Habit Tracker // init.Habits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pillary free?
Pillary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Habit Tracker // init.Habits or Pillary have ads?
Pillary shows ads; Habit Tracker // init.Habits does not.
Which is updated more often, Habit Tracker // init.Habits or Pillary?
Habit Tracker // init.Habits ships an update every 3 days, and Pillary every 9 days. Most recently, Habit Tracker // init.Habits was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pillary on October 11, 2026.

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