TrakBit vs. Habitica
Habitica turns your habits into a retro RPG: you level up an avatar, earn gold and fight bosses with friends. TrakBit is a calm, science-based habit tracker for iPhone that completes habits from Apple Health. Here's an honest side-by-side, including where Habitica wins.
| TrakBit | Habitica | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS (Android in closed testing) | iOS, Android and web |
| Price | Free | Free; optional subscription (US$4.99/month or US$47.99/year on the US App Store) plus in-game gems |
| Languages | 14 languages | 18 languages |
| Signature feature | Science-based habit insights + Apple Health auto-complete | RPG gamification: avatar, gold, gear, parties and boss quests |
| Track record | New | Open source; 4.3★ from 3,500+ App Store ratings |
Competitor facts checked October 2026.
Where Habitica wins
If a game is what keeps you showing up, Habitica is in a league of its own. Checking off a task earns gold and experience, you unlock gear for your avatar, and you can join a party where your consistency helps friends beat a boss. It runs on iPhone, Android and the web, it's open source, and the core app is free. It's also available in more languages than TrakBit.
Where TrakBit wins
Habitica punishes missed days: an unchecked Daily costs your avatar health, and during a boss quest it can hurt your whole party. TrakBit is built the other way around — one bad day doesn't erase your progress. It completes habits automatically from Apple Health, works with widgets and Apple Watch, and uses behavioral science (like the Fogg Behavior Model) instead of a game layer to keep you consistent.
Bottom line
Love games and want friends to keep you accountable? Habitica is a great pick. Want a quiet, forgiving tracker that logs habits for you from Apple Health? Try TrakBit.
FAQ
Is TrakBit free like Habitica?
Yes — TrakBit is free, with no habit limit and no ads. Habitica's core app is free too, with an optional subscription (US$4.99/month or US$47.99/year on the US App Store when we checked) and in-game gems for extras.
What happens when I miss a day?
In Habitica, a missed Daily damages your avatar's health, and during a boss quest your missed tasks can damage your party too. TrakBit doesn't punish you: one bad day doesn't wipe out the progress you've built.
Does TrakBit work on Android or the web like Habitica?
Not yet. Habitica runs on iOS, Android and the web. TrakBit is on iPhone today; its Android version is in closed testing, and you can join the waitlist at trakbit.app/android.