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Habitica
HabitNow
HabiticaHabitNow| Habitica | HabitNow | |
|---|---|---|
| Links | ||
| Website | Visit | — |
| App Store | Install | — |
| Google Play | Install | Install |
| Main | ||
| Task management | + | + |
| Task lists | + | — |
| Recurring tasks | + | — |
| Subtasks recurring | + | + |
| Priorities | ± | — |
| Habit tracking | + | + |
| Goals progress tracking | + | — |
| Notes templates | ± | ± |
| Calendar view | − | + |
| Weekly view | ± | — |
| Daily planning | + | — |
| Monthly planning | ± | — |
| Time blocking | − | ± |
| Goal setting | ± | — |
| SMART goals | − | — |
| Long-term goals | ± | — |
| Short-term goals | + | — |
| Milestones | ± | — |
| Action steps | + | — |
| Planner & calendar segregation | ± | ± |
| Offline mode | ± | ± |
| Reminders | ± | — |
| AI scheduling | − | — |
| Notes | ± | — |
| Templates | − | — |
| Collaboration | ± | — |
| Custom sections | ± | — |
| Goal review | ± | — |
| Categories / areas | ± | — |
| Platforms | ||
| Windows | ± | − |
| Android | + | + |
| Web | + | − |
| MacOS | ± | − |
| iOS | + | − |
| Desktop | − | — |
| Free version | + | — |
| Sync across devices | — | ± |
| Calendar sync | ||
| Calendar sync | − | ± |
| Integrated calendar | − | ± |
| Synchronize with Apple Calendar | − | ± |
| Synchronize with Google Calendar | − | ± |
| Synchronize with Microsoft Calendar | − | − |
| Outlook sync | − | − |
| Interface | ||
| Themes / appearance presets | + | + |
| Notification support | — | + |
| On-screen reminders | — | + |
| Repeated reminders | — | + |
| Drag & drop | — | + |
| Visual planning | + | — |
| Special features | ||
| AI assistance / AI features | − | − |
| Attachments & embedded media | ± | ± |
| Stickers | − | ± |
| Handwriting & stylus | ||
| Apple Pencil support | − | − |
| Handwriting / stylus support | − | − |
| Palm rejection | − | − |
| PDF annotation / markup | — | − |
| Handwriting to text conversion | − | − |
| Search in handwriting | − | − |
| Synchronize & backup | ||
| Cloud sync | + | ± |
| Auto backup | + | + |
| Notes / tasks sharing | + | − |
| Collaboration / sharing (incl. team) | — | − |
| Shared lists | ± | — |
| Profile | ||
| Calendars | ± | ± |
Habitica
Pros
- XP, loot, and parties make chores feel like a light RPG
- Habit streaks and dailies share one ledger with todos
- Core grind stays free without a paywall on motivation
- Pixel art gives the habit loop a memorable hook
- Guild content adds accountability when you opt in
Cons
- Cartoon progression polarizes anyone who dislikes game vibes
- Guild chat noise can distract from the checklist
- Tag hierarchy stays shallow versus Todoist filters
- Anyone allergic to RPG loops disables half the app
HabitNow
Pros
- Combines recurring habits, chores, and simple todos with streaks and charts in one app
- Timer modes support Pomodoro-style focus without installing another timer app
- Widgets and reminders keep routines visible on the home screen
- Backup and lock options appeal to people nervous about losing streak data
- Store ratings stay strong against much larger habit-tracker franchises
Cons
- No official iPhone or iPad client — mixed-device households need another tool on Apple hardware
- Indie footprint means roadmap and support depend on a small team
- Google Play listing still collects typical Google-account telemetry categories
- Power project managers still graduate to TickTick, Todoist, or Notion-style stacks