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Habitify alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Habitify: free plan allows only three habits, and most useful features require Premium. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Habitify, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Streaks currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Streaks logoStreaksPaidNoiOS, macOS5 of 566.5
2HabitKit logoHabitKitFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android4 of 462.6
3Strides logoStridesFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android4 of 457.2
4Habitica logoHabiticaFree plan + paidYesWeb, iOS, Android4 of 455.3
  1. Streaks logo

    1. StreaksTop pick

    Best for: Apple users who want a polished, pay-once habit tracker with Health and Watch support

    PaidiOS, macOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Habitify

    A pay-once option with deeper Apple Watch and Health integration for Apple-only users.

    Pros

    • One-time purchase, no subscription
    • Apple Health tasks complete themselves
    • Excellent Apple Watch, widgets and Shortcuts support
    • Sync and sharing stay inside iCloud

    Cons

    • Apple devices only
    • Limited to 24 tasks
    • Streak resets can feel harsh for flexible habits
    Visit Streaks Compare with HabitifyDetails 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 Streaks a good Habitify alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pricing
    One-time purchase
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Vision Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Task limit
    Up to 24 tasks
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    iCloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Award
    Apple Design Award winner
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. HabitKit logo

    2. HabitKit

    Best for: People who like a visual, low-pressure tracker on one phone without an account

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Habitify

    Unlimited-feeling free tier and a lifetime unlock, with a visual grid layout.

    Pros

    • Grid view rewards consistency without harsh resets
    • No account needed and works offline
    • Lifetime purchase option
    • Good widgets

    Cons

    • No automatic sync between devices
    • Some features limited in the free version
    • No web or desktop app
    Visit HabitKit Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 HabitKit a good Habitify alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free to download
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitkit.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iPhone and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitkit.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime option
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitkit.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    No automatic sync
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitkit.app(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Strides logo

    3. Strides

    Best for: People who track numeric goals and projects alongside daily habits

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Habitify

    Better for numeric targets and goals alongside habits.

    Pros

    • Habits, targets, averages and projects in one app
    • Pace line shows whether you're on track
    • Clear progress reports per tracker

    Cons

    • More setup than simple streak apps
    • Free tier limits the number of trackers
    • No web version
    Visit Strides Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Strides a good Habitify alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Tracker types
    Habit, target, average, project
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stridesapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Progress reports
    Charts per tracker
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stridesapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Goal setting
    SMART goal setup
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stridesapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Reminders
    Flexible reminders
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stridesapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Habitica logo

    4. Habitica

    Best for: People motivated by games and group accountability who want habits and to-dos in one place

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Habitify

    Adds a game layer and parties for people who need more motivation.

    Pros

    • Game rewards and party quests make streaks feel social
    • Habits, dailies and to-dos in one app
    • Tracking is free with no feature caps
    • Web, iOS and Android code is public

    Cons

    • Pixel-art game layer can feel distracting
    • Interface is busy compared with minimal trackers
    • No native desktop apps
    Visit Habitica Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Habitica a good Habitify alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0 (code)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Source code
    Public on GitHub
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    iOS app
    Open source (GPL-3.0)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Android app
    Open source (GPL-3.0)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Habitify alternative for…

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

Streaks logo

Best Habitify alternative for most people

Streaks

A pay-once option with deeper Apple Watch and Health integration for Apple-only users.

Loop Habit Tracker logo

Best Habitify alternative for a free option

Loop Habit Tracker

Free and open source on Android if you don't need cross-platform sync.

HabitKit logo

Best Habitify alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

HabitKit

Unlimited-feeling free tier and a lifetime unlock, with a visual grid layout.

Habitica logo

Best Habitify alternative for open source

Habitica

Adds a game layer and parties for people who need more motivation.

Beaver Habit Tracker logo

Best Habitify alternative for self-hosting

Beaver Habit Tracker

Self-hostable and open source, usable in any browser.

Streaks logo

Best Habitify alternative for Mac

Streaks

A pay-once option with deeper Apple Watch and Health integration for Apple-only users.

Strides logo

Best Habitify alternative for iPhone and Android

Strides

Better for numeric targets and goals alongside habits.

Habitica logo

Best Habitify alternative for working in the browser

Habitica

Adds a game layer and parties for people who need more motivation.

Habitify alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Habitify?

Streaks ranks first right now. A pay-once option with deeper Apple Watch and Health integration for Apple-only users. HabitKit and Loop Habit Tracker follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Habitify?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Habitify?

Yes: Loop Habit Tracker, Habitica and Beaver Habit Tracker. Beaver Habit Tracker can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Habitify?

The complaints we hear most: free plan allows only three habits; most useful features require Premium; fewer journaling or mood features than some rivals.

How is this list ranked?

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