# Happier > Personalized tools for happiness and good habits Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thehappierapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thehappierapp) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.thehappierapp` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Gretchen Rubin Media - **Category:** LIFESTYLE - **Downloads:** 35,578 - **Rating:** 3.41 / 5 (161 ratings) - **Version:** 1.15.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-17 - **First published:** 2021-11-15 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 84 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-06 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehappierapp) - **Website:** [https://gretchenrubin.com/](https://gretchenrubin.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://gretchenrubin.com/terms](https://gretchenrubin.com/terms) ## Description Happier helps you build a happier life with daily content, flexible habit-tracking options, and personalized guidance rooted in Gretchen Rubin's happiness research. It identifies what actually makes you happier and then provides tools you can tailor to your routine—streaks, photo logs, journaling, number tracking, and more. Features include the Four Tendencies quiz to tailor suggestions to Obliger, Questioner, Upholder, or Rebel personalities; fun challenges like the Challenge Wheel and Jump-Start programs; and a free download with optional subscription for unlimited habit tracking and full daily content. The app also shares resources about Gretchen Rubin and practical ways to build better daily habits, at your own pace. ## Rankings - #344,276 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `com.thehappierapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.thehappierapp.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Happier app appeals to fans of Gretchen Rubin with its attractive design, habit tracking, and motivational content. However, users frequently report issues like high subscription cost, bugs causing crashes and unresponsiveness, and limited free functionality. While updates have improved stability somewhat, many find the app less intuitive and missing key editing features. Despite these drawbacks, some users find it useful for establishing routines and staying accountable to goals. ### Pros - The app offers a beautiful and well-designed interface that users find enjoyable and motivating. - It incorporates principles from Gretchen Rubin's work on happiness, habits, and the Four Tendencies, which appeals to fans of her books and podcast. - The habit and goal tracking features, including a photo log and motivational tools like a spin wheel, are appreciated for helping users establish routines and stay accountable. - The app provides a variety of content such as readings, tips, questions, audio clips, and happiness challenges that users find engaging. - Periodic updates have improved usability and fixed some initial crashing or bugs, enhancing the overall experience over time. ### Cons - The app is expensive, with an $8 monthly subscription that many users find overpriced compared to free alternatives offering similar features. - There are significant bugs and technical issues, including frequent crashes, freezing, unresponsive buttons, and problems during setup and account creation. - The app allows only one free goal, pushing users to subscribe for more, which feels restrictive and disappointing to many. - Lack of features like editing goals, adding entries for previous days, and better organization or customization options frustrate users. - Some users experience regional limitations (e.g., no adaptation for southern hemisphere seasons) and issues with lack of intuitive navigation or excessive content cluttering the interface. ## Similar extensions and apps - [BeHappier](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.behappier.app) — 490 users - [BeHappier](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sixcreative.behappier) — 1,905 users - [Be Happy - The Happiness App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yourmeasuredhappiness.happyapp) — 33 users - [Free Happiness](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wowsery.freehappiness) — 13,154 users, 4.56 / 5 - [Goodable: The Happiness App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goodablenews) — 22,790 users, 3.99 / 5 - [Happit: AI+ Daily Tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobilyptic.happitai) — 652 users - [HappApp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/is.happApp.app) — 2,486 users - [HappierMe: Think & Feel Better](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.humanwisdom.me) — 32,414 users, 4.13 / 5 - [The Happiness Department](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pho0r7mg3wdp.pu00du2hrapp) — 108 users - [Happy Things](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.happythings) — 3,562 users - [Happy Being App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.happybeing.nsmiles) — 48,324 users, 3.75 / 5 - [Feel A Little Happier](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gl.feelalittlehapper) — 20 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thehappierapp)