Best free habit tracking apps to help you smash your goals in 2021
Do you find yourself setting lofty goals of wanting to stick to a good habit, only to find yourself not doing it at all after one week?
I know I have. And that’s because building good habits is hard.
Thankfully, there are a bunch of habit tracking apps designed to help you keep track of your habits and stay motivated in your habit-building journey.
Interested in knowing what these apps are? Check them out below!
Beeminder
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If you’re the sort of person who excels when stakes are high, then Beeminder might just be the app for you.
This habit tracking app charges money to your credit card whenever you fail to stick to your habit. On top of that, the amount charged increases whenever you don’t perform the habit, forcing you to stick to your goals.
Available on: iOS/Android
Habitica
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Unlike other apps, Habitica makes habit tracking fun through gamification. The app is designed to be a role-playing game (RPG) with habit tracking functions.
You can create an avatar whose stats is affected by your real-life actions, giving you an incentive to stay motivated.
The app makes habit tracking unique and fun, making it easy for you to stay on track even if you aren’t a fan of RPGs.
Available on: iOS/Android
Loop
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This no-frills habit tracking app features a simple, minimalistic user interface that contains all the basic habit tracking functions that you need.
You can expect features like graphs of your habit tracking progress to give a clear idea of what you’ve been performing.
Available on: Android
Tally
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Tally describes itself as an app that allows you to track anything. Whether it’s the number of situps performed or the cups of water drank, this nifty app lets you track whatever you want.
One noteworthy feature of Tally is that it’s highly customisable. You can track as many habits as you want, how often you want the tracker to reset, and more.
Available on: iOS
Done: A Simple Habit Tracker
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Done is an easy-to-use habit tracker that lets you stay on top of your goals by tracking them. This app allows you to set your goals and track them multiple times a day — an unique feature that most trackers don’t offer.
Another notable feature of Done is that it allows you to create a widget on your iPhone’s home screen. This helps you to keep your habits on at the top of your mind, making it easier to stay on track.
Available on: iOS
Strides
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Data nerds who find joy in looking at charts and graphs will get a kick out of Strides. This habit tracking app presents your performance data through a series of visually stunning charts and graphs that you’ll absolutely love.
You can opt to sign up for reminders for uncompleted goals, helping you to avoid breaking your habit streak and accomplish your goals.
Available on: iOS
Habit Tracker
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Social butterflies rejoice!
Habit Tracker is a one-of-a-kind app that lets you track habits with your friends. Work towards your goals with your best buds and receive real-time notifications throughout the day when your friends meet their goals.
This app also contains useful functions like the “habit ideas” feature that allows you to discover new habits that might be worth developing.
If you find it tough to motivate yourself when you’re alone, this app might just be what you need to help you smash your goals.
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