Top 5 Simple Habit Tracker Apps of 2025 – Ranked from Best

Top 5 Simple Habit Tracker Apps of 2025 – What Actually Works

If you’ve tried a few habit tracker apps and deleted them a week later, you’re not alone. Most of them are built to look good in screenshots — not to actually help you change anything. Too many buttons. Too many rules. Too many streaks that break the moment you have a rough day.

So we tested dozens of apps and found the ones that do less — but do it better. One of them in particular took a completely different approach.

Whether you’re starting small or rebuilding momentum, these apps are worth a shot.

1. Pattrn

Pattrn is a clean, modern habit tracker designed around clarity. The interface is very modern, easy to use, and built for people who want to log their routines without friction. But what sets it apart is how it goes beyond habits.

You can track both habits and goals — short-term or long-term — and the app quietly connects the dots between them. It shows you how your daily actions line up with the goals you’ve set, where you tend to drop off, and which patterns are driving your progress (or holding it back).

If you’re looking for something that’s beautifully designed, grounded in your goals, and built to evolve with you, Pattrn is worth trying.

It's a new app, but our #1 pick across all we've tested by far.

2. Everyday

Everyday is about as simple as it gets — and that’s why it works.

You see all your habits on one screen, laid out in clean calendar rows. Each time you complete something, you just tap the cell, and it fills in. That’s it. No menus, no goals to configure, no social features. It’s perfect for visual thinkers who like seeing progress over time without any noise.

But that same simplicity can be a downside. There’s no deeper context — no reflection, no journaling, no insight. Just boxes to check.

3. Loop

Loop is a longtime favorite on Android, and it’s still one of the cleanest options around. It’s open-source, free, and doesn’t ask you to create an account.

You just download it and start tracking. It gives you simple charts and a flexible habit schedule (daily, every X days, custom days, etc.), but never gets in your way. There are no ads.

That said, Loop hasn’t changed much in years and UI is considerably outdated.

While it’s reliable, it can also feel a bit lifeless — more like a spreadsheet than a system that adapts to you. There’s no personalization, and the insights are minimal. You’re tracking habits, but not necessarily learning anything new about them.

4. Done

If you’re on iOS and want a colorful, intuitive interface, Done is a great app.

You can set up habits in seconds, add multiple completions per day (like drinking 3 glasses of water), and design feels friendly without being cheesy, and it’s easy to build momentum without pressure.

But it’s also very surface-level. The app is clean, but it lacks depth. You get some basic stats, but no real sense of how your habits are evolving over time. It’s a great starter tracker — but you might outgrow it fast.

5. Streaks

Streaks is a well-designed app that works best for people who thrive with structure.

You can track up to 24 habits, customize reminders, and use widgets to stay on top of things. It has a sharp, focused interface — and it’s one of the more polished apps in the App Store.

Again, it has been mostly the same for years and it is what you'd expect form a habit tracker.

Final Thoughts

The best habit app is the one you’ll actually use — but we feel that Pattrn stands apart.

Some of us need a visual nudge. Some need structure. Some want to track one or two habits and be done with it. But if you're someone who wants something a little deeper — a system that helps you connect your habits with your goals and reflect on what’s actually changing — Pattrn stands out.