Persistence review
A focused planner for time blocking and habits, with a seven-task free-plan limit.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Persistence brings task capture, priority sorting, time blocking, habits, mood journaling, and progress statistics into one daily-planning app. It is designed for people with ADHD and for anyone who prefers a focused workflow over a broad project-management system. The daily planner view, one-keystroke capture, and forgiving habit streaks keep the core experience centered on deciding what matters today. A single account synchronizes data across the web, macOS, Windows, Linux, and Android.
The planning workflow is especially focused. Tasks can be sorted by priority, then placed on a draggable timeline divided into 15-minute intervals. This gives Persistence a clear time-blocking identity rather than treating scheduling as an add-on. Habit tracking, mood tags in micro-journal entries, and statistics for tasks, habits, and mood add reflection around the daily plan. These features make it a good fit for users who want planning and personal progress in the same space, while the lack of calendar integrations makes it less suitable for people who need their planner to connect with an existing calendar workflow.
The Free plan includes up to seven tasks, notes, and habits, along with time blocking, the daily planner, streaks, statistics, mood tracking, and light and dark themes. Premium costs $4 per month when billed monthly and adds unlimited tasks, notes, and habits plus early access to new features. That structure makes the free tier useful for a deliberately small daily list, while Premium is the natural choice for broader ongoing tracking. Choose Persistence for a minimalist, habit-aware time-blocking routine; choose an alternative if calendar connectivity or iOS access is central to your planning setup.
Persistence pros and cons
- Where it wins
- 15-minute draggable timeline supports practical time blocking
- Combines tasks, habits, mood journaling, and progress statistics
- Runs on web, desktop, and Android with cross-device sync
- Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to seven tasks, notes, and habits
- No calendar integrations are included
- iOS is listed as coming soon
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