Alternatives · Habit Trackers
Habit Star alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Habit Star alternative is HabitNow (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free to download and use, with data stored only on the device."
Habit Star compared with 5 alternatives: Streaks, HabitNow, HabitBoard, HabitKit and Way of Life.
Habit Star has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 once for Pro. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habit StarThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99 one-time | Yes | iOS |
| Streaks | From $5.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| HabitNow | Free plan · from $0.99 one-time | Yes | Android |
| HabitBoard | Free plan | Yes | iOS |
| HabitKit | Free plan · from $0.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Way of Life | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Habit Star
Streaks
Habit tracker for Apple devices built around daily streaks
- Streaks starts at $5.99 one-time purchase.
- Streaks has no free plan, unlike Habit Star.
- Streaks also lists a macOS app.
- Streaks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Streaks also covers tasks.
Suits: People who want a simple habit tracker on Apple devices
HabitNow
Android habit tracker and to-do list with a one-time upgrade
- HabitNow starts at $0.99 to $11.99 one-time (Google Play in-app purchase range).
- HabitNow also lists an Android app.
- HabitNow lists no iOS app, which Habit Star has.
- HabitNow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- HabitNow also covers tasks.
Suits: Android users who want habits and a to-do list in one app
HabitBoard
Habit tracker for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
Suits: Apple users who want a simple tracker with widgets and a watch app
HabitKit
Habit tracker that shows each habit as a grid of daily tiles
- HabitKit starts at $0.99 to $4.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
- HabitKit also lists an Android app.
- HabitKit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- HabitKit does not cover daily notes and reports, which Habit Star does.
Suits: People who want to see a year of each habit at a glance
Way of Life
Color-coded habit tracker for building and breaking habits
- Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Way of Life also lists an Android app.
- Way of Life does not cover daily notes and reports, which Habit Star does.
Suits: People who want to log many habits in a few taps a day
Limits worth knowing in Habit Star
- iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch only; the browser demo is for demonstration and does not sync.
- Routines, Apple Watch, Apple Health, iCloud sync and trends all need the Pro purchase.
- Data stays on your device, so sync and backups depend on your own iCloud.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Habit Star?
The alternatives to Habit Star in this directory are Streaks, HabitNow, HabitBoard, HabitKit and Way of Life. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Habit Star.
Is there a free alternative to Habit Star?
Yes. HabitNow, HabitBoard, HabitKit and Way of Life have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Habit Star alternatives work on macOS?
The Habit Star listing does not include a macOS app. Streaks lists one.
Which Habit Star alternatives work on Android?
The Habit Star listing does not include an Android app. HabitNow, HabitKit and Way of Life list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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