# Habitica vs Checkii

The clearest difference is rating: Checkii at 5.0 against Habitica's 4.3. Checkii also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and device support (4 vs 2). Habitica's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Habitica sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Checkii sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checkii holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Habitica has 3.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Habitica's written reviews are positive against 100% of Checkii's.

Habitica ships an update every 3 weeks, Checkii monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Habitica | Checkii |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habitica-gamified-taskmanager/id994882113/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkii/id6757832240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HabitRPG, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/994882112) | [Luctance, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869185145) |

## What reviewers say

### Habitica

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

This app gamifies your daily tasks and goals using RPG elements. Earn rewards by completing habits, chores, and to-dos to level up your avatar and unlock in-game items. It's designed to help with productivity, self-care, and achieving resolutions.

**Highlights:** Gamified task and habit tracking, Avatar customization and leveling, Collectable in-game gear and pets, Social features for accountability, Challenges and guilds for community, Repeating tasks and to-do lists, Reminders and widgets

**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


### Checkii

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkii/id6757832240)

Organize your daily life with a smart checklist app. Capture tasks by typing, voice, or photo, and get smart suggestions. Share lists with family and friends, and set up recurring routines. Turn a tablet into a shared family hub.

**Highlights:** Task capture via text, voice, or photo, Smart task suggestions, Calendar view for planning, Shared checklists with family and friends, Recurring task setup, Tablet kiosk mode for shared hubs

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkii Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Checkii Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Habitica free?

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

### Is Checkii free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Habitica or Checkii?

Checkii is rated higher. Habitica averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Checkii averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Habitica or Checkii have ads?

Neither Habitica nor Checkii shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Habitica or Checkii?

Habitica ships an update every 3 weeks, and Checkii monthly. Most recently, Habitica was updated on November 11, 2026 and Checkii on November 9, 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.*