Goalympics vs Strides — comparing two goal-first trackers
Strides is the long-running iOS goal tracker with four tracker types (habit, target, average, project). Goalympics is a newer goal tracker built around lead measures, living streaks, and shared games with friends. Both treat goals as first-class; the difference is in how they handle motivation.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Goalympics | Strides |
|---|---|---|
| Goal types | Goal with lead-measure habits + cadence | Habit, target, average, project (four types) Strides |
| Daily check-in friction | One tap, lock-screen widget | Heavier — typing values per goal Strides |
| Streaks | Living flame with rest days | Streak per habit, no rest day system Strides |
| Social features | Games, leaderboards, accountability partners | None Strides |
| Visual design | Modern, animated | Functional, dated Strides |
| SMART goal templates | Lead-measure framing built in | Explicit SMART goal scaffolding Strides |
| Price | Free | Free with paid Pro tier Strides |
Where Strides wins
- Four distinct tracker types cover quantitative goals (averages, targets) better.
- Long-running, mature app with deep configuration options.
- Explicit SMART goal scaffolding for users new to goal frameworks.
Where Goalympics wins
- Faster daily check-ins — designed for under-five-second logging.
- Living streaks with rest days, instead of binary daily streaks.
- Social layer — games, leaderboards, accountability partners — that Strides doesn't have.
- Modern, native iOS design with animations that feel current.
Bottom line
Pick Strides if you want maximum tracker-type flexibility and explicit SMART scaffolding. Pick Goalympics if you want a faster daily flow, friendlier streaks, and a social layer built in.
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Goal & habit tracker built around streaks, leaderboards, and accountability partners.
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