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Strides

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Value score / 100 Worth paying? Depends It depends

Strides is a highly-rated habit and goal tracker that is excellent for long-term goal setting and habit building, but its free version is severely limited, leading to many complaints about its high price.

Free + in-app purchases seen up to $99.99 4.8★ lifetime (19,046) since 2013

Strides is a well-regarded app for tracking habits and long-term goals, praised for its ease of use and comprehensive features like Gantt charts and skip/pause options R1R5R7. However, the free version is heavily restricted, allowing only 2-3 habits, which many users find makes it useless without a paid subscription R47R51R57R72. While some users find the paid version worth it for its effectiveness and continuous improvements R3R20, a significant number of reviews criticize the high subscription cost for a habit tracker R51R156R164.

Free vs paid

The free version of Strides is very limited, typically allowing users to track only 2 or 3 goals or habits R47R51R57R72. Many users find this restriction makes the free version unhelpful or useless R51R197R214. The paid version unlocks unlimited tracking and all features, which some users find valuable for comprehensive goal management R20R23. However, the pricing, including a lifetime option, is frequently cited as being too expensive for a habit tracker R51R156R164R214.

Value complaints

  • The free version is extremely limited, allowing only 2-3 habits or goals, making it effectively useless without paying.R47R51R57R72
  • The subscription and lifetime purchase prices are considered too high for a habit tracking app.R51R156R164R214
  • Recent updates have introduced nag screens for premium, annoying free users.R120R143R197R675

Where it delivers

  • Effective for tracking long-term goals and building habits, with many users reporting significant life improvements.R2R5R6R8
  • Offers useful features like skip/pause for habits, Gantt charts for projects, and various tracking methods.R1R6R7R9
  • Praised for its simple, easy-to-use interface and lack of annoying ads in the free version (historically).R7R9R14R18
  • The developer is responsive to feedback and continuously improves the app.R3R20R31R32
Worth paying if

It is worth paying for Strides if you are committed to long-term goal setting and habit building, appreciate a clean interface, and are willing to invest in a comprehensive tracking system R5R8. It is particularly useful for those who need features like Gantt charts for complex tasks or project tracking with subtasks R1R23.

Skip / stay free if

Skip paying for Strides if you only need to track a few habits, as the free version is too restrictive for more than 2-3 items R47R51R57R72. Also, skip if you find constant reminders annoying or if you are neurodivergent, as some users report the app is not well-suited for them . Users who prefer a one-time, lower-cost purchase over a subscription or high lifetime fee should also look elsewhere R156.

Evidence note: Recent reviews show a higher proportion of negative feedback, particularly regarding pricing and app functionality issues (crashes, sync problems, UI updates). The lifetime rating is high, but many recent comments indicate a decline in user satisfaction due to monetization strategies and technical issues. The pricing points are from the product page, and specific annual/lifetime costs are mentioned in reviews, such as $80, $60/year, $39, $50/year, $7/month, $84/year, $125/lifetime.

Frequently asked

How many habits can I track for free with Strides?
With the free version of Strides, you can track a very limited number of habits, typically only 2 or 3 R47R51R57R72.
Is Strides good for long-term goal tracking?
Yes, Strides is highly praised for its effectiveness in tracking long-term goals and building habits, with many users reporting significant improvements in their lives and ability to stay organized over many years R5R6R8R13.
Are there any issues with Strides' pricing?
Many users complain that Strides is too expensive, with the premium version costing around $60-$80 per year or up to $125 for a lifetime subscription, which they consider unreasonable for a habit tracker R51R156R164R214.
Does Strides offer advanced project management features?
Yes, Strides includes advanced project management features such as Gantt charts for complex tasks and the ability to create subtasks within projects, which users find valuable for organizing multi-step goals R1R23.
Does Strides have any technical problems?
Some users have reported technical issues with Strides, including the app crashing and not opening R27R48R86R169, problems with data syncing across devices , and bugs with notifications or tracking accuracy .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R47] 3/5 · US Good app but..: Good app but having to pay just to have more than three things is greedy
  2. [R51] 3/5 · US Useless for free users: **SUMMARY** This is a great app, but the premium is way too expensive, and without it you’re only able to use one tracker. If you don’t feel like dishing out $80 to use this app properly, don’t bother downloading it. **FULL REVIEW** This is a brilliant app, and I really like all the options and customizations available. One of the best habit trackers I’ve come across. How
  3. [R57] 3/5 · US Seems great but: You can only track 2 things for free. Just 2. I don't want to have to pay to have only 3 things to track.
  4. [R72] 1/5 · US Extremely Limited: You get three habits for free on the free version. Heads up.
  5. [R156] 2/5 · US Good app with a ridiculous price tag.: I really liked the app and wanted to get a subscription. But when I discovered how much this simple app costs my intent vanished right away. Its not photoshop or ms office or wolfram mathematica - it is an iphone habit tracker. A similar app costs 3.99 one time purchase, which sounds more reasonable.
  6. [R164] 3/5 · US Great app, except they charge WAY too much.: I’ve searched for goal apps and this one would have done the job great. But.. you can only have 3 habits before you have to pay 60$ a year. Quite dissatisfied.
  7. [R214] 1/5 · US Decent app but Overpriced: This is a pretty nice tracking app for developing habits. However, the free version is limited to only 3 goals, so I’m on the search for a different app. I work in human services, which means I earn a low income *and* have student loan debt. $4.99/month or $79.99 for lifetime subscription seems overpriced for a few kilobytes of storage. The developers have been providing
  8. [R120] 1/5 · US Nag screen <> good app: I bet that I'm using the free version of the app. Up until recently there was no nag screen that came up after you completed your things. However, a recent version of the app has started to show a nag screen when you complete your activities. I completely respect that the app developer wants to make money. But the nag screen is new, and remarkably annoying. For years I'v
  9. [R143] 1/5 · US Used to love it, may have to replace it: I’ve used this for years, nice simple interface… but now suddenly nagging about the premium version every single time I go into the app AND every single time I log something? That is NOT how to get people interested in giving you money.
  10. [R197] 1/5 · US Just another paywall: Just as the subject says. Just another paywall for something you can already do on your phone (albeit not as fancy). Whatever happened to shoving ads down our throat for “free” apps.
  11. [R675] 3/5 · CA Seems great app but I wish it was free: Great app but the premium keeps popping up and I can't get to use the most of the app which halts its purpose
  12. [R2] 5/5 · US Living out my values: I’ve set goals for the things that matter most to me. I log my progress after I get a reminder, which keeps me on track. It has improved my focus and helped me achieve my goals!
  13. [R5] 5/5 · US Great: I use this app for long term goals - I love the format. I hope they keep updating it and adding new features.
  14. [R6] 4/5 · US Long term goals: This is great for tracking different kinds of long terms goals. I have to use a different app for checklist, and was unable to find a simple app that did both of them, but I like how simple this app tracks long terms goals. I wish when you didn’t meet a goal or complete something the previous day it would carry over so you have to go back to the actual day to Complete it, but othe
  15. [R8] 5/5 · US I used this app for a decade: Today I flossed for the 1000th consecutive day. I’ve been tracking for 3,497 days - nearly a decade. What app have you used daily for 10 years?? It does everything you need it to do and I’m thankful for the developer’s work and commitment.
  16. [R1] 5/5 · US Love habit tracking features like the skip/pause; and I like the Gantt feature.: Love that the habit tracking allows the choice of yes/no/skip for tracking streaks. I just got the app, I’m still learning how to use Gantt project feature, but can’t wait to use that. Having a Gantt chart for complex tasks is a real gem to find in a personal task manager.
  17. [R7] 5/5 · US What you wanted and more: Love how easy it is to use as well as set up different types of goals through many different ways to measure or track depending upon the goal. Great for personal and business
  18. [R9] 5/5 · US Keeps me well organized: It has a nice and easy interface to showcase and keep track of all my goals. I like to measure where I’m at with week or monthly task but also just seeing the overall all completion of my goals, help make the little things I do daily mean something.
  19. [R14] 5/5 · US Good job!!: This is a good app. I downloaded in mid October and I’ve been using it since! The design is simple and the free version isn’t too limited (unless you want to track a million things) but I keep my life generally simple so I’m fine. My only suggestion would be to maybe tap on the little bar on the top with the dates and see the whole month like a calendar and see all the progress in one
  20. [R18] 5/5 · US Best Goal Tracking App: I've tried tons of goal, habit, task, and organization apps. Strides is the only one that I have stuck with for over 10 years. The simplicity keeps me focused. Thanks for making this great app!
  21. [R3] 5/5 · US Excellent Accountability Buddy: The product is great. The team is great. Worth it.
  22. [R20] 5/5 · US Great app that keeps improving: I subscribed just after this app launched and watched the developer bootstrap from a minimum viable product to the full-featured app that it is today. He continues to improve it by listening to customers, which is awesome. It does everything I need it to do and no more. Some apps try to integrate calendars and to-do items, but I already have apps for that. I simply
  23. [R31] 5/5 · US Life changing App: This is one of the best habit and goal management app I have used. Kudos to the developers for continuous improvements over the years! I am not sure why it is not as popular as some of other habit tracking app. One reason could be the pricing policy. Perhaps people as more used to cheaper or non subscription pricing.
  24. [R32] 5/5 · US Great app, engaged developer: This app is polished. It even includes quarterly goals and is really top notch. Highly recommend.
  25. [R13] 5/5 · US Helped me with monthly planning: Here is a quote from rediscovering willpower “The monthly planning group did the best, in terms of improvements in study habits and attitudes. Among the weaker students (though not among the good ones), monthly planning led to much bigger improvements in grades than did the daily planning. Monthly planners also kept it up much longer than the daily planners, and th
  26. [R23] 5/5 · US Fantastic!!: I use this app to track personal and business goals. It is a GREAT app. Very easy to use and has a feature that lets you set up projects, and then create sub tasks in those projects. Great for me who has things in the future coming up where multiple steps and prep are involved.
  27. [R27] 1/5 · US Won’t open: Just downloaded app on iPad Pro. When I try to open, app immediately freezes and quits. No way to contact support without having app open.
  28. [R48] 2/5 · US don’t like the update :(: update 8/16/25: APP WON’T OPEN! it immediately closes 😩 using version 18.3 i love Strides & use it daily, but unfortunately i’m really not loving the latest update. like a few other reviewers have mentioned, i would update my trackers through the History tab, super quick to click yes or no for each day. The new update requires a lot more clicks, turning a 10 second dai
  29. [R86] 1/5 · US The app won’t open: I used to like this app but now it won’t open and has not for several days. The only way to get help is through the app which won’t open. Not a helpful app anymore.
  30. [R169] 1/5 · US App is crashing and no way to report it: I used to LOVE this app. Now, it keeps crashing and won’t open, but the website says to report issues through the app. I can’t do that if the app won’t open and there is no contact info on the website. I have updated the app and my iPhone X, but the app still wont launch without crashing. Some kind of ability to get help outside the app would be appreciated

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store