# Habitica vs Routine Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Habitica at 4.3 against Routine Tracker's 3.0. Habitica also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.6). Routine Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Habitica sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Routine Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Habitica holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Habitica has 3.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Habitica's written reviews are positive against 100% of Routine Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Habitica ships an update every 3 weeks, Routine Tracker every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Habitica | Routine Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habitica-gamified-taskmanager/id994882113/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-tracker-habit-os/id6749651286/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 69 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HabitRPG, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/994882112) | [Marcelo Nardone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788571423) |

## What reviewers say

### Habitica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habitica-gamified-taskmanager/id994882113)

This app gamifies your life by turning tasks and goals into a retro RPG. Build your avatar, complete daily habits, to-dos, and chores to earn rewards and level up. Team up with friends for accountability and battle challenges together.

**Highlights:** Gamified task and goal management, Avatar customization and leveling, Daily, weekly, and one-time task tracking, Social features: parties, challenges, guilds, Collectable in-game items and gear, Cross-device syncing, Customizable themes and reminders

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| 4 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 21 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| For 1 Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 42 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 84 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| For 12 Months | $47.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for habit tracking and productivity
- 🎮 Gamified approach is motivating
- 🤝 Supportive community
- 💰 Reasonable subscription model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🔒 Issues with login and account sync
- 💸 Gems/rewards locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks and habits not resetting properly
- Crashes and freezes on app launch
- Inconsistent behavior when rearranging tasks
- Sync issues between mobile and web versions

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for tasks and habits
- Ability to set custom difficulty levels for tasks
- Offline mode for tasks and habits
- Apple Watch app
- More social features and party functionality


### Routine Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-tracker-habit-os/id6749651286)

Build lasting habits with a flexible planner that adapts to your real schedule. Track progress with clear charts and insights, and stay motivated with streak counters and smart reminders. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable habit scheduling, Flexible time windows, Smart reminders, Progress charts and insights, Streak counters, iCloud sync, Home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly \| Habit OS | $2.99 | per month |
| Best Value: Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Habitica free?

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

### Is Routine Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Habitica or Routine Tracker?

Habitica is rated higher. Habitica averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Routine Tracker averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Habitica or Routine Tracker have ads?

Neither Habitica nor Routine Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Habitica or Routine Tracker?

Habitica ships an update every 3 weeks, and Routine Tracker every 9 days. Most recently, Habitica was updated on November 5, 2026 and Routine Tracker on November 5, 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.*