Habit Tracker App Review: We Tested 8 Apps So You Don't Have To

We used each of these apps for at least four weeks. Here's what actually happened — including the things the marketing pages don't tell you.

What we tested for

Friction to log habits (lower = better)
Streak and progress visualisation
Notification quality (helpful vs annoying)
Whether it teaches you anything about habits (most don't)
Price vs value

1. DailyWins

Rating: 5/5 | Free | iOS

The unusual one on this list. Instead of just tracking habits you define yourself, DailyWins gives you a daily lesson from a bestselling book (like Atomic Habits or The Power of Habit), a task tied to it, and a habit to track — all connected.

What we liked: The combination of learning + tasks + habits means you understand why the habit matters, not just whether you completed it. The three-streak model (learning streak, task streak, habit streak) keeps you engaged across multiple dimensions.

What we didn't: It's more opinionated than pure trackers. If you want to track very specific personal habits, the experience is more curated than free-form.

Best for: People who want to build habits but don't know which ones, or who keep abandoning tracking apps because they don't feel meaningful.

2. Streaks

Rating: 4/5 | $4.99 one-time | iOS

The most beautifully designed app on this list. Up to 12 habits arranged in a clean circle interface. Apple Watch integration is genuinely excellent — you can log habits directly from your wrist.

What we liked: Zero friction to log. The visual design is exceptional. One-time payment with no subscription.

What we didn't: There's no learning component whatsoever. It's a pure tracker. If you stop feeling motivated by the streak, there's nothing in the app to re-engage you.

Best for: iOS power users who know their habits and want the cleanest possible interface.

3. Habitica

Rating: 3.5/5 | Free / $5/month | iOS & Android

Turns habit tracking into an RPG. You have a character, you gain experience and gold by completing habits, you can join parties and do quests with friends.

What we liked: For people who are genuinely motivated by game mechanics, this produces remarkable consistency — especially for the first few months. The social features are unique.

What we didn't: The game can become the point. We found ourselves optimising for character stats rather than habit quality. The interface becomes overwhelming quickly.

Best for: People who thrive on gamification and have gaming friends they can recruit.

4. Habitify

Rating: 4/5 | Free / $4.99/month | iOS & Android

The analytics are genuinely impressive — completion rates by time of day, day of week, and long-term trend lines. If you want data on your habits, this is the best option.

What we liked: The analytics depth is unmatched. The UI is clean. Good reminder customisation.

What we didn't: The analytics can become a procrastination tool — analysing your habits instead of doing them. Also requires premium for the best features.

Best for: Data-driven people who want to optimise their completion rates.

5. Done

Rating: 3.5/5 | Free / $3.99/month | iOS

Excellent for habits that aren't daily. You can set habits for 3x per week, every other day, monthly — the scheduling flexibility is the best of any app here.

What we liked: The flexible frequency scheduling is genuinely useful. The design is clean.

What we didn't: It's single-purpose. No learning, no tasks, just tracking.

Best for: People with non-daily habits who find strict daily trackers demoralising.

6. Bearable

Rating: 3/5 | Free / $7.99/month | iOS & Android

Positioned as a health and mood tracking app that includes habits. Extensive logging for mood, symptoms, sleep, and medications — primarily useful for people managing health conditions.

What we liked: The breadth of health data it can correlate. Useful for identifying what variables affect your mood and energy.

What we didn't: Overkill for general habit building. The interface is complex. The price is high.

Best for: People managing health conditions who want to correlate habits with symptoms.

7. Productive

Rating: 3.5/5 | Free / $29.99/year | iOS

Clean design, good reminder system, solid streak tracking. One of the more popular apps in the category.

What we liked: The visual design is polished. Easy to set up.

What we didn't: Doesn't do anything unique. Fairly expensive for what is essentially a simple tracker. No learning component.

Best for: People who want a well-designed basic tracker and don't mind the annual fee.

8. Loop Habit Tracker

Rating: 4/5 | Free | Android

The best completely free option for Android users. Open source, no ads, no subscription, no upsells. The habit strength visualisation (a curved graph showing automaticity building over time) is one of the most satisfying progress displays we've seen.

What we liked: Completely free. No data collection beyond your device. Excellent analytics for a free app.

What we didn't: iOS users are out. Less polished design than paid alternatives.

Best for: Android users who want a free, privacy-respecting habit tracker.

The verdict

App	Best for	Price
DailyWins	Learning + habits combined	Free
Streaks	iOS simplicity + design	$4.99 once
Habitica	Gamification	Free / $5/mo
Habitify	Deep analytics	Free / $5/mo
Done	Non-daily habits	Free / $4/mo
Loop	Android + free	Free

The right choice depends on what's actually blocking you from maintaining habits. If it's knowledge and motivation, DailyWins is built for that. If you already know your habits and just need a beautiful tracker, Streaks or Habitify will serve you better.

Habit Tracker App Review: We Tested 8 Apps So You Don't Have To