Habitify

Overview

Habitify is a routine tracker for people who want reminders and several ways to review their consistency, rather than a bare checklist. Its mix of progress tools, social challenges and integrations makes it a stronger fit for users who will build tracking into a wider routine; the three-habit free cap is restrictive for anyone managing more.

Founded in 2017 and based in Hanoi, Habitify spans mobile, desktop and web, with an API for paid subscribers. Its free tier is useful for a small set of habits, while most of the richer reminder and integration options sit behind Premium.

For more options in the category, see our Habit Tracker Apps list.

Key features

Tracking and progress

Users can create routines, set reminders and mark habits complete. Metrics, milestones, streaks and calendar history offer multiple views of progress, which is useful for spotting consistency over time rather than relying on a daily checkmark alone. Templates, widgets and the ability to skip or pause habits add flexibility to how routines are set up and maintained.

Tools and challenges

A built-in timer, notes, mood tracking and privacy lock extend the tracker without changing its central focus. Users can also challenge friends or join monthly leaderboard challenges. That social layer may help people who value shared goals, but it is not a substitute for a straightforward private tracker.

Integrations and API

Habitify lists Apple Health, Google Fit, Apple Calendar, Zapier and IFTTT integrations. Calendar integrations and Apple Health are paid features, so the free plan cannot serve as a full hub for those connections. Paid API access enables programmatic access to habit data, with a limit of 500 requests per minute per account; this is most relevant to users building automations, not ordinary daily check-ins.

Privacy and data controls

Habit data is stored pseudonymously on Habitify's server, and location data used for reminders is not stored on its servers. The privacy policy describes SSL-secured transmission, encryption in transit and secure storage for health data. Users can request access, correction, blocking or deletion of their data, and revoke consent. These controls are useful, though they do not remove the trade-off of keeping habit data on a service's servers.

Pricing

Free costs 0.00 USD per free and is free forever. It includes three habits and cross-platform sync, making it a practical starting point for a small routine set. The hard cap means users tracking more than three habits will need a paid plan or another app. Advanced reminders, calendar integrations, Apple Health, and API and automation are unavailable on Free.

Premium yearly is 2.49 USD per month, billed annually at $29.99 per year. It includes three habits, cross-platform sync, advanced reminders, calendar integrations, Apple Health, and API and automation. It is the lower-cost paid choice for people who need those capabilities and can commit to a year, but its stated three-habit allowance is the same as Free.

Premium monthly costs 10.00 USD per month, billed monthly, with the same stated features and three-habit limit. It avoids an annual billing commitment, but costs substantially more per month than the annual option. Premium lifetime costs 59.99 USD per once, billed once, and includes the same stated features and three-habit limit; it suits buyers who prefer a single payment, though the listed allowance still does not exceed three habits. No trial is included in these plan terms.

Platforms

Habitify is available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and the web. Cross-platform sync is included even in Free, which helps people who switch between supported devices. API access is also listed as a platform, but requires a paid subscription.

Who it's for

Habitify suits people who want structured progress views, reminders and connections to health, calendar or automation services, especially if they use multiple device types. It is less compelling for anyone who needs to track many habits without paying: every listed plan states a three-habit allowance. A simple offline-first or open-source tracker may also be a better fit for readers who do not need integrations or social challenges.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Useful progress views: Metrics, milestones, streaks and calendar history make it possible to review habits in more than one way.
• Broad device reach: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and web support, with cross-platform sync on Free.
• More than check-ins: Timer, notes, mood tracking, privacy lock and challenges add options for different routines.
• Integration choices: Apple Health, Google Fit, Apple Calendar, Zapier and IFTTT can connect habits with other services, with the paid plan unlocking several of them.

Cons

• Three-habit ceiling across plans: Even the listed Premium tiers include three habits, limiting appeal for people who want to track a larger set.
• Key connections are paid: Free excludes advanced reminders, calendar integrations, Apple Health and API and automation.
• Monthly Premium is costly beside annual: At 10.00 USD per month versus 2.49 USD per month billed annually, flexibility comes at a sizable premium.

Alternatives

HabitKit is worth considering for Android or iOS users who want four habits on its free plan, one more than Habitify's stated free allowance.

Habits is an option for readers looking for an iOS or macOS habit tracker with a free plan capped at up to two active habits.

Habo is a fit for readers seeking an open-source tracker across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS or self-hosted setups; its Habo plan is free, with cloud backup on a separate paid sync plan.

Table Habit (mHabit) suits readers who prioritize a free, offline-first app with no ads, in-app purchases or account requirement, across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows.

Way of Life is another freemium alternative for Android, iOS and macOS users.

OpenHabitTracker is a free option for readers who want no ads, subscription or in-app purchases and support for web, desktop and mobile platforms, including self-hosting.

Everyday is a comparable choice for a three-habit free plan, with web, macOS, iOS and Android support.

HabitBull may suit Android or iOS users who want a free allowance of five habits and a one-week Premium trial.

Verdict

Choose Habitify if you want a cross-platform tracker with detailed progress views, challenges and paid integrations, and three habits are enough for your routine. Its free sync and broad device coverage are useful, but the three-habit allowance even on Premium is the clearest reason to look elsewhere if your tracking needs are likely to grow.