# Habitica vs PlaceLedger

The clearest difference is rating: PlaceLedger at 5.0 against Habitica's 4.3. PlaceLedger also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Habitica's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 3). 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 PlaceLedger sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlaceLedger 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Habitica ships an update every 3 weeks, PlaceLedger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Habitica | PlaceLedger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habitica-gamified-taskmanager/id994882113/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placeledger/id6777283557/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HabitRPG, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/994882112) | [Vellumstead Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777283979) |

## 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


### PlaceLedger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placeledger/id6777283557)

Easily create organized photo reports for rental properties. Document room conditions, add photos, and generate shareable PDF summaries for move-in, move-out, or inspections. Keep clear records of your rental property's state.

**Highlights:** Organized photo reports, Room-by-room checklists, Photo capture and import, Condition notes and statuses, Timestamped documentation, PDF report preview and sharing, Move-in/move-out comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Report Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| PlaceLedger Lifetime Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Habitica free?

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

### Is PlaceLedger free?

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

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

PlaceLedger is rated higher. Habitica averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while PlaceLedger averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Habitica or PlaceLedger have ads?

Neither Habitica nor PlaceLedger shows ads.

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

Habitica ships an update every 3 weeks, and PlaceLedger fortnightly. Most recently, Habitica was updated on November 11, 2026 and PlaceLedger on October 31, 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.*