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Everything vs Streaks

Everything logo

Everything

Utilities

Instant filename search for Windows

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Streaks logo

Streaks

Productivity

iOS habit tracker sold as a one-time purchase, not a subscription

From
$5.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Everything has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Everything searches filenames only, not file contents, which is the deliberate trade for its speed; Streaks it is iOS and Apple Watch only, with no Android version, so it is not usable for anyone outside Apple's ecosystem.
  • They diverge on capability: Everything covers Instant results, Streaks covers Streak tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Everything and Streaks actually diverge.

Attributes where Everything and Streaks differ
AttributeEverythingStreaks
Starting priceFree$5.99/one-time
Pricing modelFree; donations acceptedOne-time purchase
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindowsiOS
CategoryUtilitiesProductivity

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Everything

  • Instant results
  • MFT-based indexing
  • Tiny footprint
  • Regex and filters

Only in Streaks

  • Streak tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Apple Watch app
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Widgets
  • iCloud sync

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Everything

  • Finding a file by name instantly instead of waiting on Windows Searchnot Streaks
  • Locating duplicates and stray files across large drivesnot Streaks
  • Navigating a machine with hundreds of thousands of filesnot Streaks

Streaks

  • Someone wanting a simple visual habit tracker without recurring subscription feesnot Everything
  • A person wanting habits like step count or sleep to auto-complete via Apple Health datanot Everything
  • An Apple Watch user wanting to log habits without pulling out a phonenot Everything
  • Someone tracking a mix of daily and weekly recurring to-dos in one placenot Everything

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Everything

  • Searches filenames only, not file contents, which is the deliberate trade for its speed
  • Windows and NTFS only: no macOS or Linux build, and non-NTFS volumes fall back to slower indexing
  • Requires administrator rights to read the Master File Table

Streaks

  • It is iOS and Apple Watch only, with no Android version, so it is not usable for anyone outside Apple's ecosystem.
  • The base app caps at 24 tracked habits, which is enough for most users but a real limit for anyone wanting to track a larger number of items.
  • Sync is via iCloud only, so there is no web or cross-platform account, which limits use to Apple devices exclusively.
  • It has fewer social or accountability features, such as shared habit tracking with friends, compared with some subscription-based competitors.
  • A single lifetime purchase means no ongoing development revenue tied to the individual user, so it depends on new sales and occasional priced major updates rather than recurring income to fund development.

Pricing, plan by plan

Everything

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Core functionality
    • Personal use

Streaks

$5.99/one-time
  • Streaks$5.99/one-time
    • Full app, no subscription
    • Up to 24 tracked habits
    • Apple Watch app included

Which should you pick?

Choose Everything if

  • You need instant results.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want mft-based indexing.
Everything review

Choose Streaks if

  • You need streak tracking.
  • You work on iOS.
  • You also want apple health integration.
Streaks review

Questions people ask

Is Everything or Streaks better?
Neither clearly leads. Everything starts at Free and Streaks at $5.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Everything or Streaks?
Everything has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Everything and $5.99/one-time for Streaks.
Does Everything or Streaks run on more platforms?
Everything runs on Windows. Streaks runs on iOS.
Can I use Everything for free?
Yes. Everything has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Streaks starts at $5.99/one-time.
What is Everything best used for?
Everything is most often used for finding a file by name instantly instead of waiting on windows search, locating duplicates and stray files across large drives, navigating a machine with hundreds of thousands of files. Of those, finding a file by name instantly instead of waiting on windows search and locating duplicates and stray files across large drives are not what Streaks is typically brought in for.
What can Everything do that Streaks cannot?
Everything covers Instant results, MFT-based indexing, Tiny footprint, Regex and filters. Streaks covers Streak tracking, Apple Health integration, Apple Watch app, Flexible scheduling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Everything: Is Everything free?

Yes, free to use with donations accepted.

Streaks: Is Streaks a subscription?

No, it is a one-time App Store purchase, currently priced around 5.99 USD, with no recurring fee.

Everything: Why is it so much faster than Windows Search?

It reads the NTFS Master File Table directly instead of crawling the filesystem, so indexing a whole volume takes seconds.

Streaks: Does it work on Android?

No, it is iOS and Apple Watch only.

Everything: Can it search inside files?

Only in a limited way. It is built for filename search, and full content search is not what it is for.

Streaks: Does it integrate with Apple Health?

Yes, habits tied to metrics like steps or sleep can auto-complete based on Apple Health data.

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