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Head-to-head · Habit Tracker Apps

Habo vs Habitica

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Habo #2 in Habit Tracker Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Habo
Habitica #7 in Habit Tracker Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Habitica

Habo leads on 0 checks, Habitica on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHabo · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresHabo · 4 of 5

Habo scores higher on our rubric for habit tracker apps: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Habo is the better fit for privacy-focused users across major platforms. Habitica is the better fit for gamified habit and task accountability.

  • Habo fits best

    Privacy-focused users across major platforms

  • Habitica fits best

    Gamified habit and task accountability

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Side by side

Feature Habo 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Habitica 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #2 in Habit Tracker Apps #7 in Habit Tracker Apps
Best for Privacy-focused users across major platforms Gamified habit and task accountability
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Android, iOS, Linux, macOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Habo 4/5 · Habitica 0/5
Habit reminders ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Skip or pause habits ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Habit templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Home-screen widgets ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Data export ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Habit limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms android, ios, linux, macos Not checked yet
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
  • Combines Habits, Dailies, and To-Dos in one task system
  • Adds rewards, avatars, quests, and battles to daily accountability
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android with a free core experience
Cons
  • Hosted multi-device sync requires a paid plan
  • Self-hosted sync requires Supabase setup
  • Focused on habit tracking rather than broader productivity workflows
  • Game mechanics may distract users seeking a simple habit log
  • Task views are list-based rather than analytics-focused
  • Advanced access depends on optional subscriptions and in-app purchases
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…

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Habitica is a gamified productivity application for people who want personal goals organized around motivation and accountability. It separates work into Habits, Dailies, and To-Dos, with recurring schedules for Dailies, checklists and due…

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  1. HaboHabit Tracker Apps 9.1Free plan
  2. HabiticaHabit Tracker Apps 8.6Free plan

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

  • Habitica — where it wins

    • Combines Habits, Dailies, and To-Dos in one task system
    • Adds rewards, avatars, quests, and battles to daily accountability
    • Available on web, iOS, and Android with a free core experience

    Where it doesn't

    • Game mechanics may distract users seeking a simple habit log
    • Task views are list-based rather than analytics-focused
    • Advanced access depends on optional subscriptions and in-app purchases
  • Habo9.1/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit HaboFull verdict →
  • Habitica8.6/10 · Free plan

    Habitica turns habit tracking into an avatar-based system of rewards, quests, and accountability.

    Visit HabiticaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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