Habits building app - does something like this exist?
There are lots of apps which helps build or track the habits. But it looks like I cannot find for a specific use case I've got. Maybe someone can advice such an app or maybe it can be an idea for a new app to build.
So what I am looking for?
The system I use is somewhat similar to Benjamin Franklin Virtue Cards
https://www.thesimpledollar.com/ben-franklins-thirteen-virtues-using-one-week-to-change-your-life/
When I start building a new habit or when I want to get rid of a habit I usually track them in a spreadsheet. In it, each row represents a new day and each column is something I want to track. For example, if I did my morning meditation I've put 1 into respective column. In another column, I put the number of times I caught my inner critic telling me some nasty stuff, so throughout the day I will be incrementing the number in that column.
Keeping the spreadsheet open for the whole day and updating it each time I need to write down something is not a very convenient way to do it. Moreover, I'm not always near my laptop. So sometimes I have to jot it down or, even worse, remember it.
The question is do you know any mobile app which allows a user-friendly way to track occurrences of behaviors? So that once I caught myself doing it I can open an app and with few clicks make a not of that occurrence.
The Streaks App on iOS (may be other platforms is great) and is in a very similar vain to the EveryDay app mentioned below.
Where it lacks is community. I would love to be able to setup a challenge of sorts with friends to build a new habit. For example, I get up early in the morning to get things done before the family is up. I know a couple of others who do similar. It would be fun to have a way to check in and compete.
I'm currently working on a project (pre-launch) that focuses on group habits. The focus is to allow you to start group streaks with your friends, which leverages social accountability in promoting the development of new habits. If you're interested, would love to have you try it out once it launches!
Gamifying habits in a social environment. Interesting 🙇♂️
Thanks for the recommendation. Unfortunately they have iOS version only and I'm an Android user.
I believe there should be apps out there that offer community aspect as well. For example, I know about this platform https://smartprogress.do/ where one can create a goal and let others know about the progress.
I built habit.fm this year. Still a tonne of room for improvement but it serves me well.
Was trying to check it, but unfortunately looks like my phone has a too old version on Android :)
But thanks for a suggestion.
This might be what your after, http://www.habitbull.com/
Thanks, Richard. Indeed, look like that's what I'm looking for.
There is this https://habitica.com/static/home
It looks a bit more complicated than what I've had in my mind.
But thanks for the suggestion.
Check out https://everyday.app/
That's nice and simple
Looks like it only allows to track it as done or skipped, but doesn't allow to count the number of times you've done something.
But still it's very close to what I need.
Thanks. I am checking it and it looks very similar to what I'm looking for.
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Thanks Satvik. I'll check Loop. And good luck with your app!
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Thanks, Satvik. I've ended up using HabitBull and it does just what I need