Habo vs Fabulous

Habo9.1Visit Fabulous7.9Visit

Higher score Habo #2 in Habit Tracker Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Habo

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Fabulous #14 in Habit Tracker Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Fabulous

• Habo fits best

  Privacy-focused users across major platforms

• Fabulous fits best

  Users seeking coaching-style routines

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Side by side

Feature	Habo 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Fabulous 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	7.9
Ranking	#2 in Habit Tracker Apps	#14 in Habit Tracker Apps
Best for	Privacy-focused users across major platforms	Users seeking coaching-style routines
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Android, iOS, Linux, macOS	iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Habo 4/5 · Fabulous 5/5
Habit reminders	✓	✓
Skip or pause habits	✓	✓
Habit templates	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Home-screen widgets	✓	✓
Data export	✓	✓
Specs
Habit limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	android, ios, linux, macos	iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Free core app with offline tracking, export, and backup Detailed entries, reminders, notes, calendars, and statistics Encrypted sync, biometric lock, and Android-to-macOS coverage	Morning, afternoon, and evening routines with alarms and checklists Guided Journeys, Challenges, coaching sessions, and activities Custom routines, progress backup, community, and a motivation widget
Cons	Hosted multi-device sync requires a paid plan Self-hosted sync requires Supabase setup Focused on habit tracking rather than broader productivity workflows	The free version includes selected content rather than the full library Unlimited habit and routine creation requires Premium Subscription pricing varies by region and offer and appears at checkout
Our verdict	Habo is a free, open-source habit-tracking app for people who want detailed tracking across Android, iOS, Linux, and macOS. It supports yes/no, numeric, and skip entries, scheduled reminders, calendar views, streaks, trends, completion… Read the review →	Fabulous is a freemium mobile habit-building and self-care app for individuals who want more structure around daily behavior change. It organizes habits into morning, afternoon, and evening routines with alarms and checklists, then adds… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Habo — where it wins

  • Free core app with offline tracking, export, and backup
  • Detailed entries, reminders, notes, calendars, and statistics
  • Encrypted sync, biometric lock, and Android-to-macOS coverage

  Where it doesn't

  • Hosted multi-device sync requires a paid plan
  • Self-hosted sync requires Supabase setup
  • Focused on habit tracking rather than broader productivity workflows

• Fabulous — where it wins

  • Morning, afternoon, and evening routines with alarms and checklists
  • Guided Journeys, Challenges, coaching sessions, and activities
  • Custom routines, progress backup, community, and a motivation widget

  Where it doesn't

  • The free version includes selected content rather than the full library
  • Unlimited habit and routine creation requires Premium
  • Subscription pricing varies by region and offer and appears at checkout

• Habo9.1/10 · Free plan

  A privacy-focused habit tracker with rich tracking, offline use, and optional encrypted sync.

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• Fabulous7.9/10 · Free plan

  A coaching-led habit app for people who want structured routines.

  Visit FabulousFull verdict →