Habitify vs HabitPal (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick Habitify: it is first in our ranking of habit trackers, and it grades higher too, 2.8 against 2.6.
Checked Nov 9, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Habitify grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Habitify
Cross-platform habit tracker with health-data sync and an API
HabitPal
Habit tracker with streaks, heatmaps, widgets and Apple Health
Which one is for you
Pick Habitify if
- Fits if you want one tracker shared across iPhone, Android, Mac and the web
- Works for habits confirmed by health or fitness data, or wired up with Zapier, IFTTT or an API, on Pro
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free, with 3 active habits and 1 reminder for each
- Pricey if you pay for Pro by the month, at $8.99 against $49.99 for the year
- Skip it if you want health or calendar sync, checklists or the API on Plus, as all need Pro
- Watch out: Plus is annual only, and the Family plan is described as iOS only
- Watch out: the vendor's web page shows a single Premium plan at $2.49 a month or $59.99 once, unlike the App Store prices
Pick HabitPal if
- Fits if you want habits on the Home Screen and Lock Screen
- Works for people who want to track without making an account
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you track a lot of habits on the free version
- Watch out: the App Store lists purchases from $2.99 to $39.99 and doesn't say which is which
- Watch out: sync is described for Apple devices through iCloud only
- Watch out: Friends needs an account
How we grade them
| 2.8GPAHabitifyGood | 2.6GPAHabitPalGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CPlus is $29.99 a year, $2.50 a month, which is ordinary for this category: the cheapest quarter starts at $1.99 and the middle is $3.33. The parts people want most, health sync, calendars and the API, need Pro at $49.99 a year, and $8.99 if you pay monthly. | CUnlimited Access is listed from $2.99 to $39.99 with no word on which is monthly, yearly or lifetime, so it lands in the middle. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree for good, with sync across your devices. But it's 3 active habits at a time and 1 reminder each. A morning run, reading and water, and you're full. | CFree to start without an account, but the number of habits is limited. |
| Features | BIt covers the whole job: habits laid out across the day, reminders by time, location or habit stack, streaks, a calendar, completion rates, notes with a mood log, timers, challenges with friends, checklists and off mode. Plus is annual-only, and checklists, off mode and health and calendar sync sit on Pro. | BStreaks, heatmaps, completion rates, Apple Health habits, widgets, Shortcuts, friends and bad-habit tracking, with nothing in the listing showing a gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | B4.6 on the App Store from about 7,100 ratings, a shade under the 4.7 an A needs. Your habits are set out across the day rather than in one long list, so you can see what's next without digging. | BNo verified store rating on record, the site's own 4.8 is the maker's claim. No account needed, so you open it and start. |
| Platforms and integrations | AiPhone, Android, Mac, Apple Watch and the web, connected to Apple Health, Health Connect, Fitbit, Strava, Google and Apple Calendar, Zapier and IFTTT, with an API and a documented MCP connector for ChatGPT and Claude on Pro. | BiPhone, Mac and Android, with Apple Health, Shortcuts and Watch widgets. Sync described is iCloud only. |
| Best for | one habit tracker on every device you own | habits with widgets and Apple Health |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Habitify and HabitPal. How we grade
Where they differ
- Habitify also covers Pomodoro timer.
- HabitPal also covers goals and reports.
At a glance
| Habitify | HabitPal | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $29.99 per year for Plus; Pro is $8.99 per month or $49.99 per year (App Store) | $2.99 to $39.99 for Unlimited Access (billing periods not shown) |
| Free plan | Up to 3 active habits at a time with 1 reminder per habit, text notes with a mood log, a countdown timer and cross-platform sync. | Free to start with no account needed; Pro unlocks unlimited habits and every premium feature. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial of Habitify Pro | None listed |
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| Android | ||
| Made by | Unstatic Co., Ltd | HabitPal |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Nov 9, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Habitify
- The free plan allows 3 active habits and 1 reminder per habit.
- Plus is annual only and leaves out checklists, off mode, calendar and health sync, automation and API access, which need Pro.
- Prices here are US App Store prices; the vendor's web pricing page shows a single Premium plan at $2.49 a month billed annually or $59.99 once.
- The Family subscription is described as iOS only.
HabitPal
- The free version limits the number of habits; Pro removes the limit.
- The App Store lists several Unlimited Access purchases from $2.99 to $39.99 without saying which is monthly, yearly or lifetime.
- The site describes iCloud sync for Apple devices only, and Friends needs an account.
Key features
Habitify
- Daily schedule and reminders
- Habits are laid out across the day with reminders. Free allows 1 reminder per habit; Plus adds unlimited reminders by time, location or habit stack.
- Progress tracking
- A calendar, streak counts and completion rates show how consistently each habit is being kept.
- Timers, notes and mood log
- A countdown timer and text notes with a mood log are free. Pro adds Pomodoro and stopwatch timers with background sound, and notes with images.
- Health and fitness sync
- Habits can be linked to data from Apple Health, Health Connect, Fitbit and Strava. Health app sync is listed as a Pro feature.
- Challenges with friends
- Friends can compete in habit challenges, and there are monthly leaderboard challenges.
- API, automation and AI tools
- Pro includes API access and Zapier and IFTTT connections. The help center also documents an MCP connector for AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Claude.
HabitPal
- Streaks and heatmaps
- Shows streaks, year-at-a-glance heatmaps, completion rates and best streaks.
- Apple Health habits
- Steps, sleep, workouts and mindful minutes can complete matching habits automatically.
- Widgets and Shortcuts
- Track from Home Screen, Lock Screen or Apple Watch widgets, and log habits through Siri and Shortcuts.
- Friends
- Share habits with friends, follow progress and send nudges; this is the only part that needs an account.
- Bad habits
- Mark a habit as one to quit and log slips to see progress over time.
- iCloud sync
- Keeps habits in sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch when you turn it on.
Plans
Habitify
Free$0
Up to 3 active habits, 1 reminder per habit, text notes with a mood log and a countdown timer.
Plus$29.99
per year (annual billing only)
Unlimited habits, unlimited reminders by time, location or habit stack, and custom areas.
Pro$49.99
per year, or $8.99 per month
Everything in Plus, plus checklists, off mode, Pomodoro and stopwatch timers, calendar and health sync, Zapier, IFTTT, NFC tags and API access.
Pro Family$89.99
per year
A yearly Pro subscription shared through family sharing, which the vendor describes as iOS only.
Pro Lifetime$119.99
one-time purchase
Habitify Pro paid for once, with no renewal.
HabitPal
Free$0
Start tracking habits for free without an account, with a limit on the number of habits.
HabitPal Pro$2.99
to $39.99; subscription or lifetime, periods not shown
Unlimited habits and every premium feature, as a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase.
Ways to pay less
Habitify
- Annual discount
Pro costs about 54% less when billed yearly
The App Store listing shows Pro at $8.99 monthly or $49.99 yearly, about 54% less than 12 monthly payments ($107.88).
- Education
Student Program: 50% off Pro Annual for a year
Students anywhere in the world with a school-issued email address can claim 50% off the Habitify Pro Annual plan for the first year from the app's Upgrade tab.
- Lifetime license
Pro Lifetime for a single payment
The App Store listing includes Habitify Pro Lifetime at $119.99 as a one-time purchase instead of a subscription.
HabitPal
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Habitify or HabitPal?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Habitify starts at $29.99 per year for Plus; Pro is $8.99 per month or $49.99 per year (App Store), and HabitPal starts at $2.99 to $39.99 for Unlimited Access (billing periods not shown).
Which has a free plan, Habitify or HabitPal?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Habitify and HabitPal have a free plan.
Which platforms do Habitify and HabitPal run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Habitify lists a web app. Both list macOS, iOS and Android apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.