Comparison

Habit Chain vs Random Reminders

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

Head to head
About

Habit Chain

Features
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Don't break the chain. Habit Chain turns building good habits into a streak you won't want to lose. Complete a habit today and you add a link to your chain. Skip a day and it breaks. Watch your streak grow on a beautiful calendar โ€” and you'll do whatever it takes to keep it alive. It's the simple "don't break the chain" method, in your pocket. WHY HABIT CHAIN โ€ข A visual chain that makes consistency feel like a game โ€ข See your whole journey on a GitHub-style contribution calendar โ€ข Track your current streak and best streak for every habit โ€ข One missed day won't ruin everything โ€” freeze your streak and come back FEATURES โ€ข Unlimited habits โ€” track workouts, reading, water, meditation, anything โ€ข Streak calendar โ€” your entire history at a glance โ€ข Streak Freeze โ€” life happens; protect your streak on a bad day โ€ข Detailed statistics โ€” completion rates, trends, best days and insights โ€ข 25+ achievements โ€” earn badges as your momentum builds โ€ข Custom icons & colors โ€” make every habit your own โ€ข Daily reminders โ€” a gentle nudge at the time you choose โ€ข Light & dark themes โ€” beautiful on any screen โ€ข Available in 10 languages PRIVACY FIRST Your habits stay on your device. No account required. No ads. No tracking. EVERY DAY IS A VOTE FOR WHO YOU'RE BECOMING Motivation fades and willpower runs dry โ€” but a chain you can see growing, and dread to break, doesn't. Start your first chain today, and don't you dare break it. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Habit Chain Premium unlocks unlimited habits, Streak Freeze, detailed statistics & insights, and custom app icons. โ€ข Subscription options: Monthly or Annual, with a 1-week free trial. โ€ข Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. โ€ข The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. โ€ข Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. โ€ข You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time after purchase. โ€ข Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://yenes11.github.io/habit-chain-docs/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://yenes11.github.io/habit-chain-docs/privacy-policy.html

About

Random Reminders

Features
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Remember the little things, without setting the same alarm every day. Write yourself a reminder to drink water, stretch, practise something, or take a break. Choose how often you want a nudge and which days and hours suit you. Random Reminders picks the times. Five reminders, free โ€ข Write your own reminders. โ€ข Choose up to 25 alerts a day for each reminder. โ€ข Pick your hours and weekdays. โ€ข Pause reminders whenever you like. โ€ข Use light mode, dark mode, or match your phone. More with Pro One payment unlocks unlimited reminders, stats, a journal for each reminder, and a history of your edits. No subscription. Keep your reminders going Your iPhone lets the app line up 64 alerts at a time. Open it regularly to add the next batch with new random times. The more alerts you ask for, the sooner youโ€™ll need to open it again. No account needed.

Screenshots

Habit Chain4 screens
Random Reminders4 screens

Verdict

The call

Habit Chain and Random Reminders are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Habit Chain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Random Reminders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Habit Chain versus Random Reminders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHabit ChainRandom Reminders
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size102 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnes YurtseverJames Bosilkovski

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Habit Chain

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Random Reminders

One-time1
  • Random Reminders Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Habit Chain free?
Habit Chain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Random Reminders free?
Random Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Habit Chain or Random Reminders have ads?
Neither Habit Chain nor Random Reminders shows ads.

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