The Best Habit Trackers Compared
Looking for the right habit tracker? We compared the most popular apps - focusing on privacy, ADHD-friendliness, and the Goals-First approach. Including our honest take as the makers of DopaLoop.
Feature Comparison at a Glance
The most important features of popular habit trackers in direct comparison.
| DopaLoop | Streaks | Habitica | Habitify | Productive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals-First | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| 100% On-Device | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| ADHD-Optimized | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Intensity Scale | 0-5 | No | No | Partial | No |
| Voice Journaling | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| HealthKit | Yes | Yes | No | Partial | Partial |
| Apple Watch | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Price | From 3.33 Euro/mo | 5.99 Euro one-time | Freemium | From 4.99 Euro/mo | From 3.99 Euro/mo |
DopaLoop
Streaks
Habitica
Habitify
Productive
The Apps in Detail
DopaLoop
We're biased - we built DopaLoop. But that's exactly why we can explain the thinking behind it: we wanted a tracker that doesn't just collect checkmarks, but asks 'What are you doing this for?'. Goals-First means every habit serves a purpose. Add to that: all data stays on your device, the intensity scale (0-5) allows nuance instead of yes/no, and voice journaling lets you capture thoughts by just talking.
Streaks
Streaks gets a lot right: minimalist design, one-time purchase (5.99 Euro), data stays on device. For people who want to check off 6-12 daily habits without fuss, it's a solid pick. What Streaks doesn't offer: a connection between habits and bigger goals. You track what you do - but not why.
Habitica
If you love RPGs, you'll love Habitica: your avatar earns XP for completed habits, you unlock armor, and you can quest with groups. It's genuinely fun - if gamification works for you. But with ADHD and RSD, the pressure from lost health points can backfire badly. Your data also runs through cloud servers.
Habitify
Habitify's biggest strength: it runs everywhere. iOS, Android, Web, Mac - few trackers offer real cross-platform support. The statistics are detailed and the interface is clean. The trade-off: your data lives on their servers, and ADHD-specific features or a Goals-First approach aren't part of the package.
Productive
Solid scheduling, good reminders, decent statistics. Productive doesn't do anything wrong, but also nothing particularly different. If you want a simple tracker with flexible weekly planning, you'll be happy. For Goals-First or ADHD optimization, you'll need to look elsewhere.
Conclusion: Which Habit Tracker Is Right?
We won't claim DopaLoop is the best app for everyone. But if privacy, ADHD understanding, and a goal-based approach matter to you, the alternatives fall short. For minimal tracking, Streaks is unbeatable on price. Gamification fans should try Habitica. Need multi-platform? Habitify is your only option.
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