# 168 vs Eff Tracking

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 168 at none against Eff Tracking's 4. 168 also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eff Tracking sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 168 asks for nothing beyond the download.

168 ships an update daily, Eff Tracking every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 168 | Eff Tracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eff-tracking/id6767980247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Young Chan Hong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895656661) | [Atharva Fulay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896527192) |

## What reviewers say

### 168

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/168-time-budget/id6764139473)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eff Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eff-tracking/id6767980247)

Visualize your weekly progress by tracking everyday effort. Plan your day with saved activities, log your accomplishments, and monitor your goals with visual breakdowns and historical charts. Collaborate with others through shared circles for enhanced accountability.

**Highlights:** Weekly Eff targets, Saved Activities with Eff values, Today planning, Activity Logs and breakdowns, Week-over-week History charts, Partner and Group Circle sharing, Offline access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Partner Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Group Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Partner Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Group Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 168 free?

168 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eff Tracking free?

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

### Do 168 or Eff Tracking have ads?

Neither 168 nor Eff Tracking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 168 or Eff Tracking?

168 ships an update daily, and Eff Tracking every 2 weeks. Most recently, 168 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Eff Tracking on October 6, 2026.

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