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Head-to-head

Strides vs Streaks

Strides 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Strides
Streaks 4.8★ · $5.99 70

Strides is better for users seeking a more robust, long-term goal and project tracking solution, while Streaks is ideal for those who prefer a simple, daily habit tracker with a one-time purchase.

Full reviews: Strides · Streaks

Strides offers comprehensive goal and project tracking, including Gantt charts, but its free version is very limited and the paid version is expensive. Streaks is a simpler, paid-only app focused on daily habit tracking, praised for its ease of use and one-time fee, though some users find it too basic and restrictive in task limits.

Head to head

Features edge: StridesR2R11R14R17
Strides Strides is praised for its ability to track long-term goals and projects, including Gantt charts and various measurement methods R2R11R14R17. Users appreciate its flexibility for different types of goals, from personal to business R17. However, some find its project tracker tough to use and not intuitive for milestones R24.
Streaks Streaks is valued for its simple habit tracking, customization of colors, and integration with Apple Watch R71. It allows setting goals like 'N per week,' but users report difficulty viewing the history of these tasks . A significant limitation is the cap of 24 habits, which frustrates many users .
Ease of Use tieR18R22R24R32
Strides Strides is generally considered easy to use and set up for various goals . However, some users find the UI outdated and not intuitive, especially for complex tasks or specific logging needs R18R24R32. Recent updates have made daily logging more cumbersome for some R22.
Streaks Streaks is often described as simple and easy to use, with a snappy UX . However, many users find it not intuitive for editing, moving tasks, or navigating settings . The rigid layout of six icons per page is also a point of frustration for some .
Reliability tieR10R13R15R22
Strides Strides users report various bugs and reliability issues, including the app freezing and quitting R10R22R37, streaks not transferring to new devices R13, incorrect marking of weekly 'don't' habits R15, data loss after updates or reinstallation R27R57, and buggy collaboration mode or health automation . Some also note slow loading times .
Streaks Streaks also faces reliability concerns, with users reporting tasks disappearing or not returning , incorrect tracking or loss of credit for previous day's completion R66, and widgets not updating or being buggy . The Apple Watch app and complications are frequently cited as not working as expected . Some users experienced entire history wipes after updates .
Price/Value edge: StreaksR4R6R7R9
Strides Strides offers a free version, but it is severely limited, allowing only 2-3 habits, making it 'useless' for many R6R7R9. The paid version is considered expensive, with users regretting the purchase due to perceived lack of value or issues R4.
Streaks Streaks is a paid app with a one-time fee of $5.99 . Many users appreciate this model, finding it 'insanely generous' compared to subscription apps and worth every cent R71. However, some feel the app is too basic for its price, especially given the task limit and UI issues .
Support tieR10R27R32R37
Strides Users report difficulty contacting Strides support when the app won't open R10R37 or after being logged out by an update R27. One user noted the lack of specific 'how-to' help beyond FAQs R32.
Streaks Streaks users have reported issues with customer service, with one long-term user stating that the developers did not seem concerned with helping despite multiple emails . Some users express a desire for a suggestion link within the app to avoid leaving mediocre reviews .
Pick Strides if

You need robust goal and project tracking, including Gantt charts and various measurement types, and are willing to pay for a full-featured subscription R2R11R14R17.

Pick Streaks if

You prefer a simple, clean habit tracker for daily tasks with a one-time purchase, value Apple Watch integration, and are comfortable with a limit of 24 habits R71.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of recent negative reviews related to bugs and UI issues, despite high lifetime ratings. For Strides, much of the negativity stems from the aggressive paywall in the free version. For Streaks, the 24-habit limit is a recurring complaint.

Frequently asked

What is the main difference in pricing between Strides and Streaks?
Strides offers a free version that is very limited (2-3 habits) and requires in-app purchases or a subscription for full functionality, which many users find expensive R6R9R16. Streaks is a paid-only app with a one-time fee of $5.99, which many users appreciate as a better value R71.
Can I track long-term goals and projects with these apps?
Strides is explicitly designed for tracking long-term goals and projects, including features like Gantt charts and various tracking methods R2R11R14. Streaks is primarily focused on daily habit tracking and is not designed for complex project management R1.
Do these apps have issues with data syncing or loss?
Both apps have reported issues with data syncing and loss; Strides users experienced streaks not transferring to new devices or data disappearing after updates R13R27R57, while Streaks users reported tasks disappearing, incorrect tracking, or entire history wipes R66.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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
  4. [R17] Strides 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
  5. [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.
  6. [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
  7. [R24] Strides 3/5 · US Ugh Idk: Im trying the free trial and would normally find this sort if thing intuitive but I'm already having frustrating issues. These two are why I won't buy: 1) you can set an action to be done by a date but milestones are necessary?? What if I just want to finish an educational course by the end of March with no milestone? If you can, it's not intuitive. 2) you can track the number of someth
  8. [R32] Strides 5/5 · US Where is yoyrube: This things has no help on how to specifically to use it. Oh is had FAQ and thats great if you are left brain. That only covers about 30% of users. The rest of us are frustrated. Not good Update of update. This app is wonderful.
  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. [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.
  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. [R16] Strides 1/5 · US The free version isn’t useful: The free version is not useful, you only can add 3 goals.
  19. [R71] Streaks 5/5 · US Insanely Generous: I never write reviews for apps but I gotta appreciate how this is the one app that doesn’t need a subscription every month. No idea why that was ever normalized. On top of this they make it so easy to use and this app has genuinely improved my life.
  20. [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
  21. [R57] Strides 3/5 · GB Lost all data??!: I’ve had this app on my phone forever and used it very regularly. Recently, I deleted it, not sure if I deleted it from my home screen only or from my library. But anyway, when I open the app back up again all my data has disappeared. I can’t see where to login to retrieve my previous data.. is this possible? Normally, when I delete an app from my phone and then reinstall it all
  22. [R66] Streaks 3/5 · US This app has a poor memory: There are tasks that I am certain I completed the previous day, but when I attempt to complete them again, the system prompts me to indicate whether to credit the task to yesterday or today. This results in the loss of credit for the previous day’s completion.

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