Habo review
A privacy-focused habit tracker with rich tracking, offline use, and optional encrypted sync.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 statistics, notes, categories, drag-and-drop reordering, archiving, export, and backup. Biometric locking and offline use add privacy and flexibility for users who prefer to keep routine data under their control.
The pricing structure keeps the core experience free. The Free plan includes core habit tracking, offline use, and data export and backup. The Monthly plan costs $1.99 per month and adds secure cloud backups, multi-device sync, and cancellation at any time. The Annual plan costs $9.99 per year and includes the same backup and sync features while supporting open source. According to the published plans, paid pricing applies to hosted Habo Sync rather than the basic tracker. Users who want cloud convenience should choose a paid tier; users who only need local tracking can stay on Free.
Habo’s standout strength is the combination of detailed habit records and privacy controls. Check-ins can include notes, habits can be archived without losing history, and synchronization is end-to-end encrypted with automatic backups. Shortcuts and Supabase are the listed integrations, while self-hosted sync through Supabase is described as free. The product suits privacy-focused users who value open source, cross-platform access, and data portability. It is less suitable for anyone seeking a broad productivity suite or a large integration ecosystem beyond habit tracking and sync.
Habo pros and cons
- 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
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