Habit Tracker // init.Habits vs Noree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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.
Noree
This app offers a minimalist approach to productivity, helping users concentrate on a single task at a time. It utilizes a simple timer to encourage focused work sessions, promoting momentum and task completion.
- Single task focus
- Pomodoro-style timer
- Calm visual design
- Daily clean slate
- Momentum building
- Procrastination aid
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Noree is a calm focus timer built to help you lock in, start small, and finish what matters today. When your mind feels scattered, big task lists can make it even harder to begin. Noree keeps things simple: choose one task, start a focus session, and give your attention to what can be done now. No overwhelming dashboards. No complicated productivity system. Just a clean space to focus, reset, and build momentum one session at a time. WHY NOREE? FOCUS ON ONE TASK Pick what matters now and start a focused work session without overthinking your entire day. POMODORO-STYLE TIMER Use simple focus sessions for work, study, chores, creative work, or anything that needs your attention. CALM VISUAL DESIGN Noree is designed to feel quiet, warm, and easy to use, so getting started feels less stressful. START FRESH EVERY DAY Yesterday is behind you. Tomorrow can wait. Noree helps you return to today with a clean slate. BUILD MOMENTUM Small wins matter. Every completed task is a step toward consistency, clarity, and better focus. GREAT FOR: • Studying • Deep work • Daily tasks • Beating procrastination • Building a focus routine • Staying consistent • Getting started when you feel stuck Noree is not about doing everything. It is about doing the next thing. Lock in. Focus now. Start with one task. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Habit Tracker // init.Habits at every 3 days against Noree's monthly. Habit Tracker // init.Habits also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Habit Tracker // init.Habits sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Noree sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Habit Tracker // init.Habits against 5.0 for Noree. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Habit Tracker // init.Habits has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Habit Tracker // init.Habits ships an update every 3 days, Noree monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Habit Tracker // init.Habits | Noree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (24 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladyslav Glogus | Franck Dosso |
Customer experience
Habit Tracker // init.Habits
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In-app purchases
Habit Tracker // init.Habits
- pro monthly$4.991 Month
- pro annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- pro lifetime$49.99
Noree
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
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