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Head-to-head

Strides vs Habit Tracker

Strides 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Habit Tracker
Habit Tracker 4.8★ · Free + IAP 80

Habit Tracker is generally a better choice for most users due to its more affordable lifetime premium option and broader appeal, while Strides excels for those focused on complex, long-term goal and project tracking.

Full reviews: Strides · Habit Tracker

Strides offers robust features for detailed goal and project tracking, including Gantt charts, but is criticized for its high premium price and limited free tier. Habit Tracker provides a more user-friendly experience with extensive customization and an affordable lifetime premium, though some users report issues with syncing and customer support.

Head to head

Features & Flexibility edge: StridesR1R2R11R14
Strides Strides is praised for its ability to track various types of long-term goals and projects, including Gantt charts and skip/pause options for habits R2R11R14. However, some users find it overly complicated for simple habit tracking and rigid in its UI, lacking features like tracking specific times or carrying over missed goals R1.
Habit Tracker Habit Tracker offers extensive customization and a streamlined design, with users appreciating its ability to track both good and bad habits . Some users wish for subtasks or rolling windows, and a few find the interface less intuitive for certain setups .
Ease of Use & UI edge: Habit TrackerR4R18R22R23
Strides Users appreciate Strides' simple interface for showcasing and tracking goals R23. However, recent updates have introduced startup lag and an animation, making daily updates more cumbersome R22. Some find the UI outdated and not user-friendly, especially for neurodivergent individuals or complex tracking on small screens R4R18.
Habit Tracker Habit Tracker is frequently described as intuitive, easy to use, and having a natural UI . Its aesthetic and customization options are also highly valued . However, some users report issues with widget functionality and an older interface being preferred .
Reliability & Performance tieR10R13R15R20
Strides Strides has long-term users who have used it for nearly a decade daily, indicating strong reliability for some R20. However, recent reviews highlight critical bugs, such as the app freezing or quitting on opening, streaks not transferring to new devices, data loss after reinstallation, and health automation/widget issues R10R13R15R22.
Habit Tracker Habit Tracker users report issues with syncing across devices, particularly with new iPads . Several users also experience problems with premium features not activating after purchase, or being charged multiple times . Some also note bugs with health integration and date selection .
Price & Value edge: Habit TrackerR4R6R7R9
Strides Strides is heavily criticized for its restrictive free version, allowing only 2-3 habits, and its high premium price, which some find greedy and not worth the cost R6R7R9R12. Paid users express regret over the cost due to issues like constant, unconstructive reminders R4R19.
Habit Tracker Habit Tracker's lifetime premium is praised as reasonable and a good value compared to other apps . However, the free version is limited to 5-6 habits, leading to complaints about paywalls and feeling misled by the 'free' description .
Customer Support tieR10R13R27R37
Strides Users report difficulty contacting Strides support when the app won't open R10R37. Some issues, like data loss after updates or reinstallation, are mentioned without clear resolution paths R13R27.
Habit Tracker Habit Tracker users report unresponsiveness from support when trying to resolve issues like account deletion, family sharing setup, or premium features not activating .
Pick Strides if

Pick Strides if you need advanced features for long-term goal and project tracking, including Gantt charts and the ability to track different types of goals beyond simple daily habits R2R11R14. It's also suitable if you value a simple design for long-term use and are willing to pay for its premium features R20.

Pick Habit Tracker if

Pick Habit Tracker if you are looking for an intuitive, customizable habit tracking app with an affordable lifetime premium option . It's a good choice if you appreciate a clean aesthetic and want to track both good and bad habits with encouragement .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to their free tiers and pricing, which is common for freemium models. Strides has more recent complaints about app stability and UI issues, while Habit Tracker has more complaints about premium purchase activation and customer support responsiveness.

Frequently asked

How many habits can I track for free?
Strides allows you to track only 2-3 habits for free, which many users find extremely limiting R9R12R16R34. Habit Tracker allows you to track 5-6 habits for free before requiring a premium purchase .
What is the cost of the premium version?
Strides' premium version is criticized for being expensive, with some users mentioning prices around $80 or $39, and others finding it hard to justify compared to other subscription services R9R19R45R48. Habit Tracker offers a more affordable lifetime membership, with users citing prices around $8.99 .
Do these apps support long-term goal tracking?
Yes, Strides is particularly well-regarded for its ability to track long-term goals and projects, including features like Gantt charts and setting year-long goals R2R11R14R33. Habit Tracker is primarily focused on daily habit tracking but can be used for long-term habit building .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Strides 2/5 · US Fine for daily goals but that’s it: It’s fine, not great, for getting yourself to hit daily goals. But for anything else it’s awful. If you only want to do something a few times a week, find another app. This one is clearly not designed for that
  2. [R2] Strides 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.
  3. [R11] Strides 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.
  4. [R14] Strides 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
  5. [R4] Strides 1/5 · US What a waste: I bought the paid version so I could try to really get into goal making. But it’s such a waste of money. This app is more annoying than anything, just constant reminders than at actual times that are constructive. I sincerely regret having bought the paid version of this app. I would have been better off had I known, then I just wouldn’t have downloaded in the first place. Not a fan.
  6. [R18] Strides 3/5 · US Good but UI & UX IS OUTDATED: Good app does what you need, but it hasn’t changed fundamentally in the way it looks or functions since its inception, like 12 years ago. If the developer can revamp its look, and function, I really think this app has the potential to be the gold standard in its respective category.
  7. [R22] Strides 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
  8. [R23] Strides 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.
  9. [R10] Strides 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.
  10. [R13] Strides 2/5 · US Streaks don’t transfer to new devices: Been using this app for years and when I got a new iPhone, all my history is gone, even when I “synced” my trackers. Really disappointed 😭.
  11. [R15] Strides 3/5 · US Powerful tracker; waiting for key bug fix: Powerful and flexible habit tracker with great templates and easy customization. Supports tracking "do" and "don't" habits. There is however a critical defect where weekly "don't" habits (eg don't drink more than 3 alcoholic drinks) are incorrectly marked as a "Miss" even though the limit of 3 has not been exceeded. Lots of my habits are weekly so this is
  12. [R20] Strides 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.
  13. [R6] Strides 3/5 · US Good app but..: Good app but having to pay just to have more than three things is greedy
  14. [R7] Strides 2/5 · US in app purchases: there are in app purchases that basically limit everything
  15. [R9] Strides 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
  16. [R27] Strides 3/5 · US Update logged me out: Only writing this since I can’t connect support through the app because it logged me out with yesterday’s update. It says that i don’t have anything saved on icloud which is not true. Can this be fixed, I really don’t want to start over. Otherwise the app is great!
  17. [R37] Strides 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.
  18. [R12] Strides 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.
  19. [R16] Strides 1/5 · US The free version isn’t useful: The free version is not useful, you only can add 3 goals.
  20. [R34] Strides 1/5 · US Extremely Limited: You get three habits for free on the free version. Heads up.
  21. [R19] Strides 1/5 · US Not good: To have to pay $39 for this app and it doesn’t really remind you because I set a specific reminder as specific time and it didn’t remind me and then it just says in one big thing you have 21 things to do and it’s like OK yeah I’m glad that you’re telling me. I have 21 things to do but but half of the list was supposed to be for a later timeframe so why do I have 21 things that I supposed
  22. [R45] Strides 3/5 · GB Decent App: I liked this and the free of charge version got me off to a solid start. I would have subscribed/purchased if the price was lower but it doesn’t represent value to me at the offered price and I found an alternative that was more realistically priced and equally good. Thank you for the leg up, Strides Team and I wish you well.
  23. [R48] Strides 3/5 · GB Too expensive :(: Decent app, but it's not cheap.
  24. [R33] Strides 3/5 · US I really like it: This is most what I was looking for, the ability to set year long goals is really nice, they only thing I wish is different is, I would like there to be 1/4ly goals so I can set goals for each season,

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