Habo vs Productive

Habo9.1Visit Productive8.5Visit

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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Productive #8 in Habit Tracker Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Productive

• Habo fits best

  Privacy-focused users across major platforms

• Productive fits best

  Guided habit programs

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Side by side

Feature	Habo 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Productive 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Habit Tracker Apps	#8 in Habit Tracker Apps
Best for	Privacy-focused users across major platforms	Guided habit programs
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Android, iOS, Linux, macOS	iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features Habo 4/5 · Productive 4/5
Habit reminders	✓	✓
Skip or pause habits	✓	✓
Habit templates	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Home-screen widgets	✓	✓
Data export	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	Supports recurring habits, one-time tasks, and flexible pause controls Includes guided programs, challenges, templates, notes, and widgets Tracks streaks, trends, and progress with scheduled and location-based reminders
Cons	Hosted multi-device sync requires a paid plan Self-hosted sync requires Supabase setup Focused on habit tracking rather than broader productivity workflows	Premium is required for unlimited habits and improved reminders Listed platform support is limited to iOS and Android The app focuses on mobile habit tracking rather than broader task management
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 →	Productive is a mobile habit-tracking app for people who want structured support while establishing routines and monitoring personal goals. It combines recurring daily, weekly, and monthly habits with one-time tasks, reminders, progress… 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

• Productive — where it wins

  • Supports recurring habits, one-time tasks, and flexible pause controls
  • Includes guided programs, challenges, templates, notes, and widgets
  • Tracks streaks, trends, and progress with scheduled and location-based reminders

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium is required for unlimited habits and improved reminders
  • Listed platform support is limited to iOS and Android
  • The app focuses on mobile habit tracking rather than broader task management

• Habo9.1/10 · Free plan

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

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• Productive8.5/10 · Free plan

  A feature-rich habit tracker for guided routines across iOS and Android.

  Visit ProductiveFull verdict →