Developing new habits is hard, but tracking progress can keep you motivated—that’s why there are many habit tracking apps. Habituator stands out for its clean yet playful design, integration with system features like Apple Fitness, and widgets that let you easily check off habits without actually having to open the app.
The application, by independent developer Alain Caltieri, is free for up to three habits, with no ads and all features. For more habits, you will have to pay $9.99 per year or $19.99 for a lifetime purchase.
Getting started is easy: just add a few habits. There are templates built in for everything from drinking water to taking a regular walk. Fitness-based habits can be checked automatically using data from Apple Fitness, while other habits are checked manually in the app, on your Apple Watch, or using one of the built-in widgets.
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There is a lot of flexibility on offer. For example, if you only run on certain days of the week, you can schedule that. You can also schedule certain habits to run multiple times a day, or set up notifications to remind you to stick to those habits.
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You can also look at the stats behind your habits – an overview shows you a calendar summary, your longest streak, and the days of the week you’re most likely to stick with it. This all adds a playful feel to building a new habit.
Now, for some, this will all feel excessive, and for those people, I recommend an old-fashioned gold paper calendar where you can tick boxes for certain habits. However, if you live and die by your phone, I recommend Habitulator. The free version is more than generous enough to give you a feel for the application. If you find that this approach works for you, $20 won’t feel like a waste. If not, you’ve lost nothing.
