Alternatives · Habit Trackers
(Not Boring) Habits alternatives
(Not Boring) Habits compared with 5 alternatives: Streaks, Atoms, Finch, HabitKit and Habitica.
(Not Boring) Habits has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 per year for !Habits Plus ($1.25 per month). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Not Boring) HabitsThis tool | Free plan · from $14.99/yr | Yes | iOS |
| Streaks | From $5.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| Atoms | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Finch | Free plan · from $5.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| HabitKit | Free plan · from $0.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Habitica | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from (Not Boring) Habits
- From $5.99 one-time
Streaks
Habit tracker for Apple devices built around daily streaks
- Streaks starts at $5.99 one-time purchase. (Not Boring) Habits starts at $14.99 per year for !Habits Plus ($1.25 per month).
- (Not Boring) Habits has a free plan. Streaks does not.
- Only Streaks lists a macOS app.
- Streaks also covers tasks.
Suits: People who want a simple habit tracker on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Atoms
Official Atomic Habits app for building identity-based habits
- Atoms starts at $4.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases). (Not Boring) Habits starts at $14.99 per year for !Habits Plus ($1.25 per month).
- Only Atoms lists an Android app.
- (Not Boring) Habits can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Atoms also covers goals.
Suits: Readers of Atomic Habits who want the book's four laws built into an app
- Free plan · from $5.99
Finch
Self-care app that ties daily goals to a virtual pet bird
- Finch starts at $5.99 (lowest Finch Plus in-app purchase; billing period not shown). (Not Boring) Habits starts at $14.99 per year for !Habits Plus ($1.25 per month).
- Only Finch lists an Android app.
- (Not Boring) Habits can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Finch also covers daily notes, goals and mood tracking.
Suits: People who keep habits up more easily with a game-like reward
- Free plan · from $0.99/mo
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). (Not Boring) Habits starts at $14.99 per year for !Habits Plus ($1.25 per month).
- Only HabitKit lists an Android app.
- HabitKit also covers goals.
Suits: People who want to see a year of each habit at a glance
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Habitica
Habit and task tracker that works like a role-playing game
- Habitica starts at $4.99 per month, or $47.99 for 12 months (App Store prices). (Not Boring) Habits starts at $14.99 per year for !Habits Plus ($1.25 per month).
- Only Habitica lists a web app.
- Only Habitica lists an Android app.
- Habitica is open source, according to its own site.
- (Not Boring) Habits can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People motivated by game mechanics such as levels, gear and pets
Limits worth knowing in (Not Boring) Habits
- iPhone and iPad only: the support site says no Android versions are planned and there are no standalone Mac apps.
- Habit data is stored on one device and does not sync between devices; it is covered by iCloud Backup, and deleting the app deletes the data.
- The free version caps the number of habits at a limit the vendor does not state; widgets, skins and custom app icons need Plus.
- There is no free trial of Plus and Family Sharing is not supported; refunds are handled by Apple.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to (Not Boring) Habits?
The alternatives to (Not Boring) Habits in this directory are Streaks, Atoms, Finch, HabitKit and Habitica. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with (Not Boring) Habits.
Is there a free alternative to (Not Boring) Habits?
Yes. Atoms, Finch, HabitKit and Habitica have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which (Not Boring) Habits alternatives work on macOS?
The (Not Boring) Habits listing does not include a macOS app. Streaks lists one.
Which (Not Boring) Habits alternatives work on Android?
The (Not Boring) Habits listing does not include an Android app. Atoms, Finch, HabitKit and Habitica list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to (Not Boring) Habits?
Habitica is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
Keep reading
- Best of
The best habit tracker apps in 2026
Four habit trackers built on four different ideas of what keeps a habit going: reminders and data, an unbroken streak, a game or a goal. Each pick says who it suits, what it costs and where it stops.
4 tools · Updated October 2026
