Comparison

HABIT vs Handoff

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

Head to head
About

HABIT

This app helps you break unwanted habits by creating private, on-device plans. It uses daily check-ins and a growing virtual forest to visualize your progress and consistency.

Highlights
  • Private on-device planning
  • Daily check-ins
  • Growing virtual forest visualization
  • If-then habit planning
  • Local and optional online coach
  • Smart local reminders
Features
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HABIT helps you interrupt unwanted habits with private, on-device planning, daily check-ins, and a growing forest that reflects your consistency. HOW IT WORKS Create an if-then plan for the habit you want to break. Name the trigger, choose a replacement action, and keep the plan ready when an urge shows up. THREE TREES FREE Your first 3 habits are free. Each habit gets its own tree, streak, check-in history, and progress. Swipe between trees and build a forest you can name. PRIVATE CHECK-INS Log each day with simple prompts for urge, mood, stress, slips, and notes. Your routine records stay on your device unless you explicitly choose context or attachments for Online Coach processing. TREE GROWTH AND STREAKS Your tree grows as your streak grows. Stage-up moments use animation and haptics so progress feels visible without turning the app into noise. SMART LOCAL REMINDERS HABIT avoids notification spam. By default it schedules a consolidated daily check-in reminder and, when needed, a streak-risk reminder before the day ends. HABIT COACH Use the local Coach for on-device guidance. When online Coach is enabled and you choose to use it, your message and only the context you select are processed through HABIT's authenticated service by Anthropic. HABIT Coach uses AI and is not a person, medical care, therapy, or crisis support. You can disable online processing in Settings and keep using the local Coach. HABIT PRO HABIT Pro expands your forest to 20 habit trees and adds advanced progress insights, forest personalization, and access to the online HABIT Coach subject to server-enforced monthly limits. Monthly and annual plans are available. Eligible new annual subscribers may receive a seven-day trial when the App Store confirms eligibility before purchase. PRIVACY FIRST After the age-and-region check, HABIT requires a verified account before opening the main app or processing a Pro purchase or restore. Your encrypted local repository is preserved while you create or verify the account; production sync remains disabled until its end-to-end encrypted recovery path is reviewed and verified. No ads. No ad-tech tracking. Purchases are verified through the app stores and RevenueCat. HABIT is a self-guided tracking and reflection tool. It is not a medical device, therapy, treatment program, or crisis service. It does not provide medical advice or diagnoses.

About

Handoff

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Handoff helps adults regain control of unwanted digital habits and impulsive behavior one decision at a time. When an urge hits, Handoff gives you a clear next step instead of leaving you alone with it. Build a personal emergency plan, activate Protection Mode, use practical tools for difficult moments, and understand the patterns behind your behavior. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Create a personal emergency plan for moments when willpower feels low • Activate Protection Mode to temporarily shield distracting apps • Choose the essential apps that must remain available • Get immediate support through the Emergency Support button • Talk privately with the Recovery Coach • Log urges, triggers, intensity, actions, and outcomes • Discover patterns through personal insights and progress tracking • Use breathing exercises, grounding tools, timers, sounds, and focused activities • Build momentum through milestones, streaks, and guided learning PROTECTION MODE Handoff uses Apple Screen Time technology to help you reduce access to selected distractions during critical moments. You remain in control of the apps you select and the protection you activate. RECOVERY COACH The Recovery Coach provides practical, judgment-free support based on the situation you describe. It can help you pause, understand what triggered the moment, and choose a healthier next action. DESIGNED WITH PRIVACY IN MIND Handoff does not display third-party advertisements. Sensitive recovery content is not sent to advertising platforms. Camera-based task verification and Screen Time app selections remain on your device. PREMIUM Handoff Premium is available through weekly, monthly, and annual auto-renewing subscription plans. Eligible new subscribers can start a 3-day free trial with the weekly subscription. The monthly and annual subscriptions do not include a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. After the free trial, the weekly subscription automatically renews at the applicable price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or current billing period. All subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HABIT3 screens
Handoff4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HABIT at none against Handoff's shown. On price, update cadence, 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Handoff sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HABIT versus Handoff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHABITHandoff
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB52 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBarbara PruettMehayom Digital

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HABIT

Subscriptions2
  • HABIT Pro$9.991 Month
  • HABIT Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Handoff

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$15.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$64.991 Year

Questions

Is HABIT free?
HABIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handoff free?
Handoff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HABIT or Handoff have ads?
Handoff shows ads; HABIT does not.
Which is updated more often, HABIT or Handoff?
HABIT ships an update fortnightly, and Handoff fortnightly. Most recently, HABIT was updated on October 9, 2026 and Handoff on October 10, 2026.

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