Strides reviews: what App Store users complain about
We classified the 500 most recent App Store reviews of Strides: Habit Tracker + Goals (by Goals LLC) from 14 storefronts, dated 6 November 2022 to 22 October 2026. Average rating in this sample: 4.28★. All-time rating in the US App Store: 4.8★ from 19k ratings. 105 reviews (21%) contained a complaint; the biggest theme was feature requests (49% of complaining reviews).
Star ratings in this sample
| Stars | Reviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5★ | 360 | 72% |
| 4★ | 40 | 8% |
| 3★ | 28 | 6% |
| 2★ | 26 | 5% |
| 1★ | 46 | 9% |
Complaint themes
| Theme | Reviews | Share of complaints | Avg severity (0–3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature requests | 51 | 49% | 2.0 |
| Pricing / subscription | 50 | 48% | 2.0 |
| Bugs | 45 | 43% | 2.4 |
| UX / design | 22 | 21% | 2.2 |
| Crashes / freezes | 16 | 15% | 2.9 |
| Performance | 13 | 12% | 2.6 |
| Ads | 1 | 1% | 2.4 |
A review can count in several themes, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Top issues, ranked by reviews × severity
- Justify or adjust the price: 32 complaining reviews, avg severity 2.0/3. What to do: Test a cheaper tier, annual discount or one-time purchase; show what paid users get.
“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…” (1★, v15.12, 2023-12-05, US) - Ease paywall pressure: 27 complaining reviews, avg severity 2.0/3. What to do: Keep core features usable for free users or explain clearly what is paid; show the paywall less often.
“How am I to get a thorough experience of the app when I'm allotted only THREE free habits? Kinda moronic. It should be actual features locked behind the paywall, and 'Number of Habits' is not a feature. At least I didn't waste too much time with the app.” (1★, v15.9, 2023-10-07, US) - Rethink usage limits: 23 complaining reviews, avg severity 1.8/3. What to do: Users read hard limits as a cash grab; consider softer limits or earning more through use.
“there are in app purchases that basically limit everything” (2★, v19.2, 2026-01-11, US) - Ship the most requested feature: 19 complaining reviews, avg severity 1.8/3. What to do: Read the quotes below for the exact request; consider a public roadmap.
“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…” (3★, v17.5, 2025-02-26, US) - Soften the redesign backlash: 16 complaining reviews, avg severity 2.1/3. What to do: Explain the change in-app, restore the most-missed option, or offer a setting for the old behaviour.
“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…” (2★, v18.3, 2025-08-16, US)
Rating by app version
| Version | Reviews | Avg stars | Share with a complaint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.13 | 5 | 5.0 | 0% |
| 19.12 | 5 | 5.0 | 0% |
Versions with fewer than 5 reviews in the sample are left out.
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Method and limits
Reviews were collected once from Apple's public customer-reviews feed (most recent first, 14 storefronts merged, up to 500 reviews), then each review was classified by an AI model into 7 themes and 18 specific issues with a severity of 0–3; individual labels can be wrong, so check the quotes. This is a snapshot of recent reviews, not the app's full history. Generated 24 October 2026. Not affiliated with Goals LLC or Apple.
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FAQ
What do users complain about most in Strides?
In the 500 most recent App Store reviews (2022-11-06 to 2026-10-22), the most common complaint theme was feature requests (49% of complaining reviews), and the top specific issue was “justify or adjust the price” (32 reviews).
How many Strides App Store reviews are negative?
105 of 500 recent reviews (21%) contained a complaint. Average rating in this sample: 4.28★.