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Way of Life alternatives
Way of Life compared with 12 alternatives: Streaks, HabitKit, Loop Habit Tracker, Strides, Habitify and 7 more.
Way of Life has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown). 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Way of LifeThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Streaks | From $5.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| HabitKit | Free plan · from $0.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Loop Habit Tracker | Free | Free | Android |
| Strides | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Habitify | Free plan · from $29.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Disciplined | Free plan · from $9.99/yr | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Do Habits | Free plan · from $8.99 one-time | Yes | iOS |
| Everyday | Free plan · from $2.5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Habit List | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS |
| HabitMinder | Free plan · from $9.99/yr | Yes | iOS, Android |
| I Am Sober | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Quitzilla | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Way of Life
- From $5.99 one-time
Streaks
Habit tracker for Apple devices built around daily streaks
- Streaks starts at $5.99 one-time purchase. Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Way of Life has a free plan. Streaks does not.
- Only Streaks lists a macOS app.
- Only Way of Life lists an Android app.
- Streaks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want a simple habit tracker on Apple devices
- 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). Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- HabitKit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want to see a year of each habit at a glance
- Free
Loop Habit Tracker
Free, open-source Android habit tracker with a habit score
- Loop Habit Tracker is free. Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Way of Life lists an iOS app.
- Loop Habit Tracker is open source, according to its own site.
- Way of Life also covers goals.
Suits: Android users who want a habit tracker with no cost, ads or account
- Free plan · from $4.99
Strides
Goal and habit tracker with four flexible tracker types
- Strides starts at $4.99 (lowest Strides Plus in-app purchase; billing basis not shown). Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Strides lists a macOS app.
- Strides also covers templates.
Suits: People who track numeric goals as well as yes-or-no habits
- Free plan · from $29.99/yr
Habitify
Cross-platform habit tracker with health-data sync and an API
- Habitify starts at $29.99 per year for Plus; Pro is $8.99 per month or $49.99 per year (App Store). Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Habitify lists a web app.
- Only Habitify lists a macOS app.
- Habitify also covers Pomodoro timer.
- Way of Life also covers goals.
Suits: One habit tracker shared across iPhone, Android, Mac and the web
- Free plan · from $9.99/yr
Disciplined
Minimal habit tracker built around daily streaks
- Disciplined starts at $9.99 per year, or $1.99 per month (US App Store prices). Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Disciplined can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Way of Life also covers goals.
Suits: People who want a plain daily checklist without game mechanics or a social feed
- Free plan · from $8.99 one-time
Do Habits
iPhone habit tracker for goals met several times a day
- Do Habits starts at $8.99 one-time upgrade, or $19.99 to $59.99 per year (US App Store listing). Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Way of Life lists an Android app.
Suits: iPhone users who want to count a habit several times a day
- Free plan · from $2.5/mo
Everyday
Minimalist habit tracker built on not breaking the chain
- Everyday starts at $2.5 per month, billed annually ($29.99 per year). Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Everyday lists a web app.
- Only Everyday lists a macOS app.
- Only Everyday lists a browser extension.
- Everyday can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who like the "don't break the chain" method on a single board
- Free plan · from $4.99
Habit List
iPhone habit tracker that lists only what is due today
- Habit List starts at $4.99 for Upgrade to Premium (US App Store; billing period not shown). Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Way of Life lists an Android app.
Suits: iPhone users who want a short list of only what is due today
- Free plan · from $9.99/yr
HabitMinder
Habit tracker with reminders, sessions and Apple Health sync
- HabitMinder starts at $9.99 per year (Premium Yearly Subscription on the US App Store). Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
Suits: Health habits such as steps, hydration, breathing and sleep
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
I Am Sober
Sobriety counter with daily pledges and a recovery community
- I Am Sober starts at $9.99 per month; 12 months listed at $29.99 and at $39.99 (App Store prices). Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- I Am Sober also covers daily notes.
- Way of Life also covers goals.
Suits: People quitting alcohol, nicotine, drugs or another habit who want a day counter
- Free plan · from $5.99/mo
Quitzilla
Quit tracker that counts sober time and money saved per habit
- Quitzilla starts at $5.99 per month or $29.99 per year (US App Store). Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Quitzilla can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Way of Life also covers goals.
Suits: People quitting smoking, drinking or another habit who want a running count
Limits worth knowing in Way of Life
- The free version limits the number of habits, and the store listings do not state the limit.
- The App Store lists Premium at $4.99, $14.99 and $29.99 without saying which is monthly, yearly or one-time.
- iOS and Android data formats are not interchangeable; the vendor offers a manual conversion on request.
- Apps are listed for iPhone and Android only; no web or desktop version is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Way of Life?
The alternatives to Way of Life in this directory are Streaks, HabitKit, Loop Habit Tracker, Strides, Habitify, Disciplined, Do Habits, Everyday, Habit List, HabitMinder, I Am Sober and Quitzilla. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Way of Life.
Is there a free alternative to Way of Life?
Yes. Loop Habit Tracker is free to use. HabitKit, Strides, Habitify, Disciplined, Do Habits, Everyday, Habit List, HabitMinder, I Am Sober and Quitzilla have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Way of Life alternatives work on macOS?
The Way of Life listing does not include a macOS app. Streaks, Strides, Habitify and Everyday list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Way of Life?
Loop Habit Tracker 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.
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