- In our smartphone age, there’s no shortage of habit tracker apps and digital tools to keep you on course.
In our smartphone age, there’s no shortage of habit tracker apps and digital tools to keep you on course. These apps can send reminders, record streaks , integrate with health devices, and visualize your progress. As one tech review notes, a habit tracker app is convenient because “your smartphone… can remind you if you haven’t done something yet that day,” and it can pull data from Apple Health, Fitbit, or other services. In short, habit tracking technology helps automate accountability and shows you detailed stats about your habits. Below are some of the best habit tracking apps and tools available in, for both iPhone and Android users:
Streaks (iOS, Apple Watch, macOS): Best for iPhone users. Streaks is a simple yet powerful habit
tracker for Apple devices. You create habits and tap to mark completion. It supports daily, weekly, and monthly habits, with options for specific days and multiple check-ins per day. Its strength is how well it syncs across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and even macOS, plus it connects to Apple Health. The app automatically logs health habits (like steps or sleep) too. It also shows helpful stats and streaks so you can see your progress. Streaks is well-designed for Apple users and makes checking off habits almost effortless.
HabitNow (Android): Best for Android users. HabitNow is a visually attractive, intuitive tracker that’s
great for up to seven habits on the free plan. You can track habits daily, weekly, or monthly and even include one-off tasks or recurring routines. Set custom reminders for each habit, and use “Yes/No” or other check-off styles. HabitNow provides robust statistics: current streak, completion percentage, and a week-by-week calendar view. Widgets let you view your to-dos right on the home screen. A one-time paid upgrade unlocks unlimited habits. In summary, HabitNow offers Android users a full-featured habit tracker with both habit management and built-in task lists.
Way of Life (iOS, Android): Best for data-driven tracking. Way of Life is designed like a journal for
each habit. For each day you mark whether you did the habit, skipped it, or not done (so you can intentionally give yourself a break). You can add notes explaining setbacks or successes. Over time you get charts and trends – called “chains” – that help you visualize patterns. You can set target streaks (e.g. go without soda for five days, then allow one) which the app handles easily. The premium version (about $5/month) offers unlimited habits and cloud backup. Way of Life is ideal if you want deep insight into how your habits fluctuate, complete with custom tracking and trend analysis.
Habitify (iOS, Android, macOS, Web):Best for organizing and integrating your life. Habitify is a sleek,
cross-platform tracker where you can group habits into “areas” of life (like Morning, Gym, Mindfulness). It lets you add to-do items under each habit, track your mood, and even join challenges with friends. One highlight is its app integration: it syncs with Apple Health and Google Fit, so certain habits (like steps or water intake) can auto-check themselves. It also connects via Zapier to hundreds of other apps, meaning you could automatically mark a habit done when you complete a task in Todoist. Habitify requires a subscription (usually ~$8/month), but its powerful organization features and automation make it worth it for many users.
Habitica (iOS, Android, Web):Best for gamified habit tracking. Habitica turns your habits into a role-
playing game. You create a character who levels up when you do your tasks. Building streaks of good habits earns you gold and experience to buy gear or fight virtual monsters. If you like games, this can make habit building fun and social – you can join parties and quests with friends. Habitica is a bit complex and “far and away the hardest habit tracker on this list to use”, but for enthusiasts of gamification it provides strong motivation through rewards (in-game health/mana and rare items). It offers a free plan, with optional paid perks. Other Tools to Consider: Beyond dedicated apps, general tools can help: - Time trackers (e.g. Clockify): Although not designed solely for habits, time-tracking apps like Clockify let you log how much time you spend on activities (exercise, studying, etc.) and visualize it in charts. Seeing where your time goes can reveal wasted time and encourage improvement. - Spreadsheets or Notion: If you prefer a custom approach, you can create a simple habit tracker in a spreadsheet or Notion page, allowing full customization. Notion templates are popular for bullet journaling or habit tracking. - Wearables & Integrations: Use your fitness tracker or smartwatch (Fitbit, Apple Watch) to remind you of daily goals.
Many habit apps sync with these devices to automatically credit you for activities like walking or meditating. When choosing an app or tool, look for: a mobile app with syncing (to track on-the-go), flexible scheduling (daily/weekly habits), reminder notifications, and useful statistics or visualizations. The apps above cover different styles (simple checklists, data journaling, gaming), so pick one that fits your personality. The bottom line is: using technology makes habit tracking easier and more engaging, helping you stay committed to your positive routines.