HabitNow vs HabitWave (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, HabitNow grades higher than HabitWave: 2.8 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 5, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
HabitNow grades higher on value for money, the free plan and features. They get the same grade on ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
HabitNow
Android habit tracker and to-do list with a one-time upgrade
Free plan · from $0.99 one-time
HabitWave
Android habit tracker with an AI coach and accountability circles
Free plan
Which one is for you
Pick HabitNow if
- Fits if you're on Android and want habits and a to-do list in one app
- Works for timed habits, with a stopwatch, a countdown and an interval timer built in
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you have an iPhone or want a web or desktop version, as it's Android only
- Not for you if you want cloud backup for free, since that's a premium feature you switch on yourself
- Tight if you'd share the upgrade, because the license is tied to one Google account and can't be transferred
- Watch out: Play shows in-app items from $0.99 to $11.99 and doesn't name the premium price
- Watch out: the vendor doesn't publish where the free version stops
Pick HabitWave if
- Fits if you're on Android and want an AI coach on your habit data
- Works for people who like stacking one habit onto another
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use an iPhone, as iOS is still in development
- Watch out: no prices are shown anywhere on the site
- Watch out: some features need a Google Play subscription or purchase
- Watch out: account deletion is by emailing support
How we grade them
| 2.8GPAHabitNowGood | 2.0GPAHabitWaveFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AA one-time upgrade, and even the top of Google Play's $0.99 to $11.99 range is less than four months of this category's middle subscription. Play doesn't name which item is the premium unlock, so the exact price only shows at the upgrade screen. | CNo price on its site, so it can't be placed against $4.99 for the typical tracker. |
| Free plan and trial | BFree to download, with the habit tracker, to-do list, timers, reminders, streaks and charts on one phone. Cloud backup is the paid part on record, and the vendor never publishes where else free stops. | CThe terms say some features need a purchase, which suggests a free base app, but the site doesn't say what's included. |
| Features | BHabits, recurring tasks and one-off to-dos in categories and lists with priorities, daily, weekly or monthly goals, an in-app calendar, stopwatch, countdown and interval timers, alarms, streaks, charts, daily notes, widgets and an app lock. It connects to nothing. | CGood and bad habits, stacking, templates, accountability, a calendar and an AI coach. What sits behind the purchase isn't stated. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record, but there's nothing to set up: install it from Play and start adding habits, with no account and no sync to configure. The widget shows the day's progress without opening the app. | BNo store rating figure on record. It's an app you install and start using. |
| Platforms and integrations | DOne operating system. Android, through Google Play, and the vendor's pages mention nothing else: no iPhone, no web, no desktop, nothing it connects to, and the premium licence is tied to a single Google account. | DAndroid only. The iOS version is listed as in development, and there's no web version. |
| Best for | habits and to-dos together on Android, paid once | Android habits with an AI coach |
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: HabitNow and HabitWave. How we grade
Where they differ
- HabitNow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- HabitNow also covers tasks.
- HabitWave also covers chat assistant, Pomodoro timer and goals.
In commonAndroidHabit tracking
At a glance
| HabitNow | HabitWave | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $0.99 to $11.99 one-time (Google Play in-app purchase range) | Not published |
| Free plan | Free to download and use, with data stored only on the device. The vendor's pages do not list the limits of the free version. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Android | ||
| Made by | HabitNow Apps | Betterday |
| Price read from | play.google.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
HabitNow
- The vendor's pages mention only Google Play; no iOS, web or desktop version is listed.
- Google Play shows in-app purchases from $0.99 to $11.99 per item and does not name the exact price of the premium upgrade.
- Without premium, data is stored only on the device; cloud backups are a premium feature that has to be switched on manually.
- The premium license is tied to one Google account and cannot be transferred or shared.
HabitWave
- The pages say the iOS version is in development, so for now it is Android only.
- Its terms say some features need a subscription or one-time purchase through Google Play, but no prices are shown on the site.
- Account deletion is requested by emailing support, according to its deletion page.
Key features
HabitNow
- Habits and to-dos together
- Habits, recurring tasks and one-off to-dos live in one app, organized into categories and lists with priorities.
- Flexible scheduling
- Each habit or task can be given a daily, weekly or monthly goal, and the schedule can be reviewed in an in-app calendar.
- Timers
- A stopwatch, a countdown timer and an interval timer track timed activities, including alternating work and break intervals.
- Reminders and alarms
- A customizable reminder system with alarms notifies you about scheduled habits and tasks.
- Streaks, charts and daily notes
- Success streaks, charts and statistics show progress on every habit, and daily notes can be added alongside them.
- Widgets, app lock and backups
- Home screen widgets show daily progress, a lock screen protects the app, and backups can be exported to another device.
HabitWave
- Good and bad habits
- Track habits to build, such as reading or exercise, and habits to eliminate, such as drinking soda or smoking.
- Wave Coach
- An AI assistant that analyzes your progress and patterns and gives suggestions for staying consistent.
- Habit stacking and templates
- Chain new habits onto existing routines, or start from templates for fitness, productivity, wellness or learning.
- Accountability
- Accountability Circles of up to 49 users, or a Buddy System for challenging two friends directly.
- Calendar, stats and garden
- A calendar of streaks, achievements and analytics, plus a virtual garden that grows as you keep streaks.
- Widgets, themes and timers
- Home screen widgets and themes are Premium; built-in focus timers are also included.
Plans
HabitNow
Free$0
The habit tracker and to-do list with data kept only on the device. The limits of the free version are not published.
Premium$0.99 to $11.99
one-time purchase; Google Play shows only a price range
A one-time upgrade tied to a Google account that unlocks additional features and optional cloud backups.
HabitWave
Pricing could not be confirmed. See habitwave.app.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, HabitNow or HabitWave?
As of Nov 13, 2026, HabitNow starts at $0.99 to $11.99 one-time (Google Play in-app purchase range), and HabitWave has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, HabitNow or HabitWave?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only HabitNow has a free plan. HabitWave does not.
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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.