Compare · vs Streaks
Ameleva vs Streaks.
Streaks is a focused iOS-only checkbox tracker — clean, integrated with Apple Health. Ameleva is broader: five tracking methods, cinematic lessons, guided journeys, shareable streak cards, optional end-to-end encryption, on iOS and Android.
For users who want more than checkbox tracking — or who use Android — Ameleva is a stronger fit than Streaks, a one-time-purchase iOS-only tracker capped at 24 habits. Ameleva pairs cinematic micro-lessons across 5 life areas with five habit-tracking methods, 3–21-day journeys (one short lesson plus one concrete action per day, sequenced from peer-reviewed behaviour-change research), personalized shareable streak cards with your own photo, and optional end-to-end encryption (AES-256-GCM). Ameleva plus is $7.99/month or $49.99/year, with a 7-day free trial on the Annual plan that auto-renews.
Approach
Ameleva vs Streaks — the core difference.
Ameleva
Five-minute personal growth system.
Five-minute personal growth system: lessons end in one concrete daily action; journeys where each day brings a concrete action you can do.
Streaks
Streaks's focus.
Minimalist iOS-only daily checkbox habit tracker.
Company
About Streaks.
- Launched
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Adelaide, Australia
- Developer
- Crunchy Bagel
- Platforms
- iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS
- Apple Design Award
- 2016
Key features
What Streaks ships.
Up to 24 tasks
Tracks a curated set of up to 24 daily, weekly or negative habits so the home screen stays focused.
Apple Health integration
Auto-completes tasks tied to HealthKit metrics like steps, heart rate, blood pressure, running distance and medications.
Negative habits
Dedicated mode for breaking bad habits, counting days since you last did something unwanted.
Timed tasks
Built-in timer with system alarms for meditation, reading or other duration-based habits.
Apple Watch app and complications
Native watchOS app with complications, widgets and rich notifications for one-tap completion from the wrist.
Siri and iOS Shortcuts
Deep Shortcuts support with custom URL actions and NFC tag compatibility for automation.
Themes and icons
78 color themes and 600+ task icons for visual customization of the streak grid.
iCloud sync across Apple devices
Habits, history and settings sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro via iCloud.
Pricing
Pricing — Ameleva vs Streaks.
Ameleva
- Plan
- Ameleva plus is the only plan. After the 7-day trial lapses, accounts become read-only — existing habit history and journal entries remain visible, but new lessons and habits require an active subscription.
- Monthly
- $7.99/month
- Annual
- $49.99/year
- Free trial
- 7-day free trial on the Annual plan. The trial auto-renews into an annual subscription unless cancelled at least 24 hours before trial end.
- Family / group plan
- Not offered as a separate SKU at launch
- Platforms
- iOS + Android
- Languages
- English, Spanish, French
Streaks
- Pricing model
- one-time purchase
- Price
- $5.99 (one-time)
- iCloud sync
- free (built-in)
- Subscription
- None
- In-app purchases
- None
- Platforms
- iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS
- Notes
- No subscription. Universal Purchase covers iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro from a single purchase. iCloud sync is included at no extra cost.
Matrix
Ameleva vs Streaks
| Feature | Ameleva | Streaks |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Five-minute system: each lesson ends in one concrete daily action. | Minimalist iOS-only daily checkbox habit tracker. |
| Platforms | iOS + Android | iOS + macOS only |
| Habit tracking methods | 5 (checkbox, scale, counter, choice, timer) | Checkbox + count + timer |
| Lesson content | Curated cinematic micro-lessons across 5 life areas | None |
| Guided journeys | 3–21-day journeys; one lesson + one action daily, research-sequenced | Not offered |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional, AES-256-GCM + PBKDF2 | Not offered |
| 365-day pixel calendar + streak shields | Yes; streak shields with Ameleva plus | Streak count per habit, no annual pixel view |
| Personalized shareable streak cards | Yes — milestone cards with your own photo, shareable as visual proof | No equivalent shareable card |
| Apple Health integration | Not at launch (manual logging by design) | Yes |
| Pricing | Ameleva plus $7.99/month or $49.99/year (7-day trial on annual) | $4.99 one-time |
| Habit cap | Unlimited on Ameleva plus; trial lapse turns the account read-only | 24 habits hard cap |
| Android support | Yes, native | No |
| Pricing model | $7.99/mo or $49.99/yr with a 7-day trial on annual | $5.99 one-time purchase |
| Max habits tracked | Unlimited on Ameleva plus | Up to 24 tasks |
| Apple Watch complications | No | Yes |
| Micro-learning lessons | Yes, across 5 life areas | No |
| Guided journeys (3–21 days) | Yes | No |
| Languages | English, Spanish, French | 20+ languages |
Verdict
When to pick which.
Pick Ameleva if
- You're on Android
- You want more than checkbox tracking
- You want cinematic lessons paired with each habit
- You want a structured 3- to 21-day journey with a daily lesson and a daily action
- You like sharing milestones as photo-based streak cards
Pick Streaks if
- iOS only is fine and you want a one-time-purchase app
- Apple Health integration is your priority
- You want a deliberately small, focused tool
FAQ
Comparison questions.
- Is Streaks free?
- No. Streaks is a paid one-time purchase of $5.99 USD on the App Store, with no subscription and no in-app purchases. The single purchase unlocks the app across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro via Apple's Universal Purchase. Ameleva plus is the only plan, at $7.99/month or $49.99/year, with a 7-day free trial on the Annual plan that auto-renews into an annual subscription.
- Does Streaks work on Android?
- No. Streaks is Apple-only and is not available on Android, Windows or the web. It requires at least iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, macOS 14.6, watchOS 10.0 or visionOS 1.0. Ameleva ships native apps for both iOS and Android, so habits and progress follow you across ecosystems.
- How many habits can you track in Streaks?
- Streaks limits you to 24 tasks at a time, by design — the team argues a tight cap keeps the habit list focused. Ameleva does not cap habits; subscribers can track as many as they like using five different methods (checkbox, scale, counter, choice picker and timer).
- Does Streaks integrate with Apple Health?
- Yes. Streaks reads from HealthKit to auto-complete tasks based on steps, heart rate, blood pressure, running distance, medication logs and more. It also supports Apple Watch complications and rich notifications. Ameleva does not integrate with Apple Health today; tracking is done in-app via its five tracking methods.
- Does Streaks have courses or guided programs?
- No. Streaks is a pure habit checklist — there are no lessons, courses or guided programs. Ameleva adds micro-learning content across five life areas (Mind & Emotions, Productivity, Communication, Relationships and Healthy Habits) plus 3–21 day journeys that pair daily lessons with habits.
- Is Streaks social? Can I compete with friends?
- Streaks is built as a single-user app focused on personal habit consistency, with a simple checkbox tracker and a clean iOS-only experience. Ameleva is also a personal practice — each person uses it on their own phone — but it adds cinematic micro-learning, 5 habit-tracking methods, and structured 3- to 21-day journeys with a daily lesson and a daily action.
- How does Streaks sync between devices?
- Streaks syncs over iCloud, which is included for free with any Apple ID and end-to-end encrypted by Apple. Because Streaks is Apple-only, sync only happens between your Apple devices. Ameleva syncs across iOS and Android via its own backend, with optional AES-256-GCM end-to-end encryption for sensitive fields like journal entries.
- Has Streaks won any awards?
- Yes. Streaks won an Apple Design Award in 2016, which is widely cited as recognition of its minimalist design and tight iOS integration. It still maintains a 4.8/5 average rating on the US App Store and remains one of the most polished habit trackers in the Apple ecosystem.
Try Ameleva, free trial.
Five tracking methods. iOS and Android. Structured 3- to 21-day journeys.