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Best Way of Life alternatives in 2026

Way of Life is color-coded habit tracker with reminders, a diary and charts. These 6 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

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Ranked alternatives

  1. HabitKit

    Free on iPhone and Android with no account, and each day fills a tile on a yearly grid that shows a streak at a glance. It has home screen widgets, but it covers fewer platforms than Habitify and has no desktop app.

    Best for Free daily tracking on iPhone and Android

    iOSAndroidFree

    91.0of 100
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  2. Loop Habit Tracker

    Is open source. Open source and ad-free, with streak charts and statistics under GPL-3.0. It is Android only, so iPhone users need another app from this list, and its look is plainer than Habitica or Habitify.

    Best for Open-source Android tracking without ads

    AndroidFree and open sourceOpen source

    90.0of 100
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  3. Habitify

    Also runs on macOS, Windows, Web. The broadest platform reach here, covering macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and the web. The free plan is limited to three habits, and Premium is either an annual subscription or a one-time payment of $59.99.

    Best for Cross-platform tracking including desktop

    macOSWindowsiOSAndroidWebFree plan, paid upgrades

    88.0of 100
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  4. Streaks

    Is a one-time purchase; also runs on macOS. A one-time purchase with Apple Health data, Siri Shortcuts and Apple Watch complications. It runs only on Apple devices and has no Android or web version, which limits it to people already on Apple hardware.

    Best for Apple-only habits and to-dos with Health data

    iOS, iPadOSmacOSOne-time purchase

    86.5of 100
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  5. Strides

    Also runs on macOS. Strides handles yes/no habits, numeric targets and milestone projects in one list, which suits goals beyond daily checkmarks. It runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android, but the free version limits trackers and Apple device sync needs Plus.

    Best for Goals beyond daily habits, such as targets and projects

    iOS, iPadOSmacOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    82.5of 100
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  6. Habitica

    Is open source; also runs on Web. An open-source habit app that turns tasks into a role-playing game, with level-ups and gold, on the web and on phones. The game format suits some people and distracts others, so it ranks below the plain trackers here.

    Best for Game-style rewards for daily habits

    WebiOSAndroidFree and open sourceOpen source

    81.0of 100
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About Way of Life alternatives

What is the best alternative to Way of Life?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is HabitKit, followed by Loop Habit Tracker. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to Way of Life?
Yes. Free options include HabitKit, Loop Habit Tracker, Habitify.

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