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Habitica
Notion
HabiticaNotion| Habitica | Notion | |
|---|---|---|
| Links | ||
| Website | Visit | Visit |
| App Store | Install | Install |
| Google Play | Install | Install |
| Main | ||
| Task management | + | + |
| Task lists | + | + |
| Quick add | — | ± |
| Recurring tasks | + | ± |
| Subtasks | — | + |
| Due dates | — | + |
| Subtasks recurring | + | + |
| Priorities | ± | ± |
| Tags / labels | — | + |
| Projects / lists | — | + |
| Today view | — | ± |
| Habit tracking | + | ± |
| Goals progress tracking | + | + |
| Notes templates | ± | + |
| Calendar view | − | + |
| Weekly view | ± | + |
| Week at a glance | — | + |
| Weekly templates | — | + |
| 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 | + | + |
| Linux | — | − |
| 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 | + | + |
| Visual planning | + | + |
| Special features | ||
| AI assistance / AI features | − | ± |
| Attachments & embedded media | ± | + |
| Stickers | − | − |
| Interactive checklists / checklist support | — | + |
| Handwriting & stylus | ||
| Apple Pencil support | − | − |
| Handwriting / stylus support | − | − |
| Palm rejection | − | − |
| PDF annotation / markup | — | ± |
| Handwriting to text conversion | − | − |
| Search in handwriting | − | − |
| Special features | ||
| Audio recording | — | − |
| Privacy / encryption | — | − |
| Projects / folders | — | + |
| Search | — | + |
| Synchronize & backup | ||
| Cloud sync | + | + |
| Auto backup | + | + |
| Notes / tasks sharing | + | + |
| Collaboration / sharing (incl. team) | — | + |
| Shared lists | ± | + |
| Export to PDF / other | — | ± |
| 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
Notion
Pros
- One canvas spans notes, databases, docs, and wikis
- Properties and rollups flex for CRMs, OKRs, and inventories
- Sharing plus comments covers async teamwork without another tool
- AI blocks speed up first drafts and meeting cleanup
- Template marketplace speeds up starter workspaces
Cons
- Blank-page syndrome hits long dashboard build sessions
- Heavy pages with embeds slow scroll on older laptops
- Specialist tools still win niche shootouts
- Offline-first purists still export to markdown stacks