Comparison

THRIVE vs Loop

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

Head to head
About

THRIVE

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Your whole week on one screen. Tap a cell the day you actually did it — that's the whole routine. THRIVE is a habit and goal tracker that looks like a 1983 phosphor terminal: six life stats, XP, streaks and shields, every pixel drawn in code. No account, no ads, no analytics. Nothing ever leaves your iPhone. T.H.R.I.V.E. — YOUR SIX STATS • T — Training: sport, diet, sleep • H — Head: reading, study, languages • R — Relations: family, friends, staying in touch • I — Inner: meditation, journaling, gratitude • V — Value: budget, career, investments • E — Expression: music, writing, any craft HOW IT WORKS • Check-ins & XP: every check-in grants XP twice — to the goal's stat and to your overall level. • Stat levels pay off: the higher a stat, the more XP each of its check-ins gives. • Weekly streak bonus: close every scheduled day of the week and Monday brings a bonus; consecutive weeks multiply it. • Decay: a stat idle for 7 days starts fading — one check-in stops it. • Shields: a shield covers a missed day so it doesn't break your streak. • Ranks: every 10 levels opens a new tier with a new rank insignia. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no feed, no ads, no analytics. Everything lives on your device — we couldn't see your data if we wanted to. PRICING Every feature is free for 14 days — no sign-up, no card. After the trial your data stays visible; keep checking in with a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Loop

Build lasting routines and track your progress with this habit tracker. Set reminders, build streaks, and visualize your journey towards positive change with a clean, distraction-free interface. Supports unlimited daily and weekly habits with flexible scheduling.

Highlights
  • Unlimited daily and weekly habits
  • Simple progress check-in
  • Streak building for motivation
  • Customizable reminders
  • Habit history and progress visualization
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Light and dark mode support
Features
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Build habits that last with Loop: Habit Tracker. Loop makes it easy to create positive routines, stay consistent, and see your progress every day. Whether you want to exercise more, drink water, read daily, improve your sleep, or break a bad habit, Loop helps you stay focused. KEY FEATURES • Create daily and weekly habits (3 free, unlimited with Loop Premium, an in-app purchase) • Track your progress with a simple check-in • Build streaks and stay motivated • Set reminders for important routines • View your habit history and progress • Organize habits with colors and icons (extra icons, colors and sounds need Loop Premium, an in-app purchase) • Use flexible schedules for any routine • Enjoy a clean, simple, and distraction-free design • Support for light and dark mode SMALL ACTIONS. BIG RESULTS. Consistency matters more than perfection. Loop helps you take small steps every day and turn them into lasting change. Start building a better routine today with Loop: Habit Tracker. LOOP PREMIUM (IN-APP PURCHASE) Loop is free to download and use with up to 3 habits. Loop Premium is an optional in-app purchase that unlocks unlimited habits, extra icons and extra reminder sounds. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage them in your App Store account settings. - Privacy: https://app.azam.to/habitloop/privacy - Terms: https://app.azam.to/habitloop/terms

Screenshots

THRIVE4 screens
Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loop at every 4 days against THRIVE's monthly. Loop also leads on device support (4 vs 1). THRIVE's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. THRIVE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THRIVE ships an update monthly, Loop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
THRIVE versus Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHRIVELoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita NikiforovAbduazim Islomjonov

In-app purchases

4 purchases

THRIVE

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • 5 Shields$3.99
  • Lifetime$22.99
3 purchases

Loop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is THRIVE free?
THRIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do THRIVE or Loop have ads?
Neither THRIVE nor Loop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, THRIVE or Loop?
THRIVE ships an update monthly, and Loop every 4 days. Most recently, THRIVE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Loop on October 25, 2026.

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