Strides alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Strides: more setup than simple streak apps, and free tier limits the number of trackers. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Strides, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Beeminder currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Habitify	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	5 of 5	59.6
2	Streaks	Paid	No	iOS, macOS	5 of 5	57.2

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
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Strides
Simpler habit tracking with sync across mobile, desktop and web.
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 ×0.377
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 Strides 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. Streaks
Best for: Apple users who want a polished, pay-once habit tracker with Health and Watch support
PaidiOS, macOS
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Strides
A pay-once Apple app for people who only need daily habits.
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 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 Streaks a good Strides 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)

The best Strides alternative for…

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

Best Strides alternative for most people

Beeminder

Also tracks numeric goals against a target line, but with money at stake.

Best Strides alternative for a free option

Loop Habit Tracker

Free and open source, with measurable habits on Android.

Best Strides alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Habitify

Simpler habit tracking with sync across mobile, desktop and web.

Best Strides alternative for open source

Loop Habit Tracker

Free and open source, with measurable habits on Android.

Best Strides alternative for Mac

Streaks

A pay-once Apple app for people who only need daily habits.

Best Strides alternative for iPhone and Android

Exist

Pulls numbers in automatically from other services instead of manual entry.

Best Strides alternative for working in the browser

Beeminder

Also tracks numeric goals against a target line, but with money at stake.

Strides alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Strides?

Beeminder ranks first right now. Also tracks numeric goals against a target line, but with money at stake. Exist and Habitify follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Strides?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Strides?

Yes: Loop Habit Tracker.

Why do people switch from Strides?

The complaints we hear most: more setup than simple streak apps; free tier limits the number of trackers; no web version.

How is this list ranked?

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