Grove vs MindAnchor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Grove
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Build better habits, one day at a time. Grove makes it simple to track your daily routines with a beautiful, distraction-free design β no accounts, no subscriptions, no ads. WEEKLY OVERVIEW AT A GLANCE Each habit shows a row of daily dots for the current week (MonβSun). Tap any day to mark it complete. Instantly see where you stand β no charts or dashboards to navigate. STREAK TRACKING THAT MOTIVATES Watch your current streak grow day by day. Grove also tracks your longest streak ever and unlocks milestone badges at 7, 30, 100, and 365 days. A flame icon and visual card tiers reward consistency. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Add small, medium, or large widgets to your home screen. The small widget shows a single habit. Medium displays three habits with weekly dots. Large shows four habits at once. Widgets update automatically β check your progress without opening the app. FLEXIBLE GOALS Not every habit needs to happen daily. Set a goal of 1 to 7 days per week for each habit. Grove tracks your progress against your personal target, showing "X of Y days" on every card. MONTHLY CALENDAR Open any habit to see a full monthly calendar view with completion rate, current streak, and longest streak stats at a glance. EMOJI ICONS & COLORS Choose from dozens of emoji icons for your habits. Each habit is automatically assigned a unique color from a curated palette, keeping your list vibrant and easy to scan. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your data never leaves your device. Grove uses on-device storage only β no accounts, no cloud sync, no analytics, no tracking. Your habits are your business. CLEAN, WARM DESIGN A calm cream and warm-toned interface that feels inviting, not clinical. Cards glow brighter as your streak grows, giving you a visual sense of progress. COMPLETELY FREE No paywalls, no premium tiers, no "unlock after 3 habits" limits. Every feature is available from day one. Grove is for anyone who wants a straightforward way to build positive routines β whether you're starting a meditation practice, reading more, exercising regularly, or drinking enough water. Download Grove and start growing today.
MindAnchor
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MindAnchor helps people recovering from stimulant dependency rebuild balance, structure, and healthy routines one day at a time. Track recovery progress, complete daily emotional check-ins, connect with an anonymous support community, and access tools designed to help you stay grounded during recovery. Features include: β’ Recovery tracking & milestones β’ Daily mood check-ins β’ Anonymous community discussions β’ Private volunteer support messaging β’ Motivational recovery companion β’ Inspirational shake messages β’ Mental health & recovery resources MindAnchor is designed to support accountability, encouragement, and long-term personal growth in a private, judgment-free environment. Disclaimer: MindAnchor is not a replacement for professional medical care or emergency services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: MindAnchor at 3 against Grove's 1. MindAnchor also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Grove | MindAnchor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cagdas Agirtas | Coding Minds, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Grove
No in-app purchases
MindAnchor
No in-app purchases









