They need a picture of their actions over a long period: what was done, when the breaks were, and which records can be migrated. A streak of days is no substitute for that history.
Which apps people use
These apps are mentioned in the breakdown of this job. Open each one to compare strengths and limits. The order of the list is not a ranking of fitness.
Rank 2. Review score: 85 out of 100. App Store rating: 4.8★ · 5,182 ratings
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One of the most mature trackers around: users stick with it for years and mention 6-10 years without switching. Fast yes/no/skip one-tap logging, tags for grouping, and CSV export. No cross-device sync.
Praised: You can mark not just 'done' but also 'not done', which creates an honest picture of the habit. Tags for grouping and stats with graphs keep users coming back for years.
Complaints: No cross-device sync: data does not transfer between iPhone and iPad. The free plan is limited to three habits, which is not enough for systematic tracking.
Best for: People who want to see an honest long-term picture of their habits with numbers and export, not just checkboxes.
Rank 28. Review score: 68 out of 100. App Store rating: 4.8★ · 19,017 ratings
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A powerful tracker for people who think in terms of measurable goals: you can track weight, runs, finances, and habits with graphs. Reminders are reliable and retroactive logging is available.
Praised: Tracking types: yes/no, numeric, time, percentage, suitable for any measurable goal. Visual progress charts by week and month. Flexible-schedule reminders work reliably. Apple Health integration.
Complaints: Tracking resets at midnight with no setting for night-shift workers. No cross-device sync without a paid upgrade. Reminders occasionally fire late.
Best for: People with measurable long-term goals, such as weight loss, workout frequency, or financial metrics, who need progress charts.
Rank 41. Review score: 60 out of 100. App Store rating: 4.7★ · 8,115 ratings
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A flexible and concise tracker with numeric goals, customizable success metrics, and detailed streak statistics. Long-term users value stability. Development has nearly stopped and bugs sit unresolved for months.
Praised: Numeric goals rather than just checkboxes: how much water you drank, how many minutes you meditated. Detailed streak stats and completion percentages. Quick logging from a widget.
Complaints: The developer barely updates the app and bugs go untouched for months. A shift from a one-time purchase to recurring access happened without warning for loyal users. No built-in reminders beyond standard iOS notifications.
Best for: Analytical users who care about data: percentages, charts, and numeric measurements, without game elements.
Rank 6. Review score: 82 out of 100. App Store rating: 4.7★ · 3,159 ratings
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One of the best one-tap time trackers with instant task switching. Users keep it for years for personal time accounting and work reporting. This is not a habit tracker in the classic sense: no streaks or habit reminders.
Praised: Instant one-tap timer start. Clear pie chart of time spent by category. Retroactive logging and customizable icons. One-time purchase instead of a monthly subscription.
Complaints: No streaks, habit reminders, or flexible scheduling: this is a time tracker, not a habit tracker. Alarm-style notifications are unreliable. Apple Watch sync breaks occasionally.
Best for: Freelancers, students, and anyone who wants to see where their time actually goes. Not suitable for those looking for a classic daily habit tracker.
Rank 1. Review score: 91 out of 100. App Store rating: 4.9★ · 76,767 ratings
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The best workout log in the niche, no caveats: instant set entry, rest timer, weight progression per exercise, and a social feed with real accountability.
Praised: Per-exercise weight history that shows immediately whether you improved over the past weeks. A social leaderboard with friends on the main lifts. Wide feature set available without any restrictions. AI workout program builder.
Complaints: Battery drain during a workout is significant. On Apple Watch you can only enter weight in 1 kg increments, not 0.5 kg. No search through workout history.
Best for: Anyone who goes to the gym and wants to track weight progression, from beginners to competitive athletes.
