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Habitica alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Habitica: pixel-art game layer can feel distracting, and interface is busy compared with minimal trackers. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Habitica, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Habitify currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Habitify logoHabitifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 566.5
2TickTick logoTickTickFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 446.8
  1. Habitify logo

    1. HabitifyTop pick

    Best for: People who switch between iPhone, Android and desktop and want one synced habit list

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Habitica

    A calmer, conventional tracker for anyone tired of the game layer, with web and mobile sync.

    Pros

    • Sync across iOS, Android, Mac and web
    • Apple Health, Google Fit and calendar integrations
    • API plus Zapier and IFTTT automation
    • Lifetime purchase available

    Cons

    • Free plan allows only three habits
    • Most useful features require Premium
    • Fewer journaling or mood features than some rivals
    Visit Habitify Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Habitify a good Habitica alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    3 habits
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium (annual)
    $2.49/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime
    $59.99 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes, plus Zapier and IFTTT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    2 million+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
  2. TickTick logo

    2. TickTick

    Best for: Individuals who want tasks, a focus timer, habits and a calendar in a single app

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    46.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Habitica

    A full to-do app with a built-in habit tracker, if the to-do side matters more.

    Pros

    • Pomodoro timer and habit tracker built in
    • Calendar and kanban views alongside lists
    • Apps on every major platform, including Linux

    Cons

    • Calendar views and higher list limits need Premium
    • Feature-dense interface can feel busy
    • Collaboration is basic compared with team tools
    Visit TickTick Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is TickTick a good Habitica alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Premium price
    US$49.99/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, 9 lists with 99 tasks each
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium limits
    299 lists, 999 tasks per list
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, extension
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Habitica alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Habitify logo

Best Habitica alternative for most people

Habitify

A calmer, conventional tracker for anyone tired of the game layer, with web and mobile sync.

Loop Habit Tracker logo

Best Habitica alternative for a free option

Loop Habit Tracker

Free, open-source and ad-free on Android, with no avatars or accounts.

Beeminder logo

Best Habitica alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Beeminder

Swaps game penalties for real money at stake, for people who need harder consequences.

Loop Habit Tracker logo

Best Habitica alternative for open source

Loop Habit Tracker

Free, open-source and ad-free on Android, with no avatars or accounts.

TickTick logo

Best Habitica alternative for Mac

TickTick

A full to-do app with a built-in habit tracker, if the to-do side matters more.

TickTick logo

Best Habitica alternative for Windows

TickTick

A full to-do app with a built-in habit tracker, if the to-do side matters more.

TickTick logo

Best Habitica alternative for Linux

TickTick

A full to-do app with a built-in habit tracker, if the to-do side matters more.

HabitShare logo

Best Habitica alternative for iPhone and Android

HabitShare

Keeps the social accountability with friends but drops the role-playing mechanics.

Habitify logo

Best Habitica alternative for working in the browser

Habitify

A calmer, conventional tracker for anyone tired of the game layer, with web and mobile sync.

Habitica alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Habitica?

Habitify ranks first right now. A calmer, conventional tracker for anyone tired of the game layer, with web and mobile sync. Loop Habit Tracker and Beeminder follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Habitica?

Yes. Habitify (free plan + paid), Loop Habit Tracker (open source), Beeminder (free plan + paid) and HabitShare (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Habitica?

Yes: Loop Habit Tracker.

Which Habitica alternatives work on Linux?

TickTick runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Habitica?

The complaints we hear most: pixel-art game layer can feel distracting; interface is busy compared with minimal trackers; no native desktop apps.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Habitica, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.