# iHour vs Progress

The clearest difference is update cadence: Progress at every 9 days against iHour's every 6 weeks. iHour's advantage is ratings volume (819 vs 35) and review sentiment (90% vs 82%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iHour sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Progress sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iHour against 4.8 for Progress. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHour has 819 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of iHour's written reviews are positive against 82% of Progress's.

iHour ships an update every 6 weeks, Progress every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHour | Progress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihour-focus-time-tracker/id687625208/reviews)** | [4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-goals-tasks-and-focus/id1600875289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **819** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) | [巨 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551465301) |

## What reviewers say

### iHour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihour-focus-time-tracker/id687625208)

Plan and track your time spent on developing habits and mastering skills. Set daily reminders, use a countdown timer, and plan up to ten years ahead. Unlock achievements to stay motivated on your journey to mastery.

**Highlights:** Daily activity tracking, Long-term planning (up to 10 years), Daily reminders and countdown timer, Progress statistics and visualization, Over 80 unlockable achievements, Cloud synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iHour Pro - Monthly Membership | $0.49 | per month |
| 咖啡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| iHour Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| 银币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 金币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Everyone | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking
- 💎 Cute and motivating design
- 🎯 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 🎮 Gamification elements are engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues (e.g. overheating, crashes)
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 📊 Lack of detailed data export/analysis features
- 🔕 Intrusive notifications/sounds
- 🌙 No dark mode option

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch version has sync issues
- Countdown timer stops when screen is locked
- Time records not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed time tracking (e.g. down to the second)
- Improve data visualization and analytics
- Introduce a desktop/iPad version
- Allow more customization of UI and sounds
- Implement a dark mode option


### Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-goals-tasks-and-focus/id1600875289)

This app helps you achieve your goals by breaking them down into manageable tasks, scheduling your activities, and tracking your progress. It offers a focus timer, to-do lists in various formats, and detailed goal breakdown with customizable tracking methods. Stay organized and productive with this comprehensive planning tool.

**Highlights:** Unlimited goal breakdown levels, Multiple progress tracking methods, Task organization (List, Kanban, Eisenhower), Integrated focus timer (Pomodoro), App blocking for distractions, Calendar view with scheduling, Recurring tasks and reminders

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| 季度订阅 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度订阅 | $6.99 | per year |
| 半年订阅 | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| 完整版(优惠) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 完整版 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🎯 Good for goal setting and progress tracking
- 📊 Visual progress bars are motivating
- ✨ Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Efficient time management tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently (TestFlight)
- 🤔 Sync issues between devices
- ⚠️ Complex for new users
- 📚 Poorly written user guide
- 😵 Overly complicated features

**Reported bugs**

- 2.0 version timer not updated
- TestFlight version crashes frequently
- Phone and iPad not auto-syncing in real-time
- MacBook app crashes after updates
- Focus timeline not opening

**Requested features**

- Update 2.0 timer function
- Real-time sync between phone and iPad
- Multi-select archive function
- One-click date setting for daily check-ins
- Countdown focus widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHour free?

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

### Is Progress free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iHour or Progress?

iHour is rated higher. iHour averages 4.8 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while Progress averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.

### Do iHour or Progress have ads?

Neither iHour nor Progress shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iHour or Progress?

iHour ships an update every 6 weeks, and Progress every 9 days. Most recently, iHour was updated on November 11, 2026 and Progress on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*