Forming new habits is hard, and breaking old ones is even worse. So why not make your life easier and more fun by using a habit tracking app to help you out? From reading more to studying enough, from drinking more water to quitting smoking, these apps can help you do it all!
Using an app that shows you your progress in a visually appealing way is a great way to stay motivated and have some fun in the process. So we've compiled a list of four popular apps that can help you be more productive, be healthier, and even go as far as to change your life!
1. Habitica
- available for Android and iOS
- free (optional in-app purchases and subscription)
- 4.3 out of 5 stars on Google Play Store
Habitica turns your habit- and goal-tracking into an RPG-style video game to help you organise your life! Finishing tasks and performing actions gives you experience points to level up your own customisable character, which can go on quests, collect pets and new gear as you build better habits.
-track daily, weekly and monthly goals
-join friends on quests and help each other stay motivated
-earn rewards for completing tasks
Pro: incredibly motivating and fun
Con: can be overwhelming or off-putting if you don't enjoy the video game format
- available for Android
- free and open source
- 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google Play Store
Loop is one of the most popular habit-tracking apps, as it's incredibly simple and easy to use with a no-nonsense design - plus it's completely free!
-minimalist design
-track progress over time in graph form with analytics tools
-'Habit Score' shows number of times you've done a habit
-choose whether you want a habit to recur daily, weekly or monthly and set reminders
-calendar view
Pro: no ads
Con: only available for Android
3. Strides: Goal and Habit Tracker
- available for iOS, iPad and Apple Watch
- free, subscription optional
- 4.8 out of 5 stars on App Store
Strides is a nifty app to track different kinds of achievements all in one. It has different tracker types for habits (making or breaking them), goals (like saving money or drinking more water), and even hours logged doing something (like sleeping). The app includes over 150 ready-to-use trackers to jump straight in, or you can create and customise your own!
-use charts and reminders to stay motivated
-four different tracker types to customise to your own goals and needs
Pro: very flexible and customisable
Con: not available for Android or Windows
4. TickTick
- available for all platforms
- free with optional premium subscription (25% discount for qualifying students and educators at the following link)
- 4.6 out of 5 stars on Google Play Store
TickTick is one of many apps that focuses on to-do lists, but what makes it special is its added habit-tracking features, flexible calendar view, and pomodoro focus timer!
-simple and minimalist design
-collaborate with others
Pro: great combination of to-do list and habit tracker
Con: habit-tracking features are basic
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