Habit Tracker app icon

Tools · iOS

Habit Tracker

by InnerGrow

Free317 MBv2.14.17Ages 4+
4.8Store rating
143KRatings
317 MBSize
2019Released

No screenshots available for this app yet.

Behind a name so generic it borders on invisible sits one of the more complete habit apps on the store, with 143K ratings at 4.79 and a claimed 15 million users. InnerGrow's pitch goes past checkboxes: you can track habits in real units like glasses or minutes, sync wellness data from Apple Health, monitor mood, and even read HRV as a stress signal. Group habits add a social accountability layer most rivals skip. The free version covers the essentials, though deeper analytics and unlimited tracking lean on a subscription, and the sheer feature count can feel like a lot for build a routine.

More than a checkbox

The standout is unit-based tracking. Logging eight glasses or twenty minutes instead of a binary tick gives your streaks actual texture, and the Apple Health sync pulls steps, sleep and exercise in automatically so you are not double-entering. Mood tracking and the HRV stress monitor push it toward a light wellness journal, and group habits let friends or family build the same routine together, which turns out to be a genuine motivator.

Feature sprawl and the paywall

Ambition has a downside. Between reports, analytics, mood logs, custom sounds, multiple reminders and stress monitoring, the app can feel busier than the simple routine-builder its tagline promises, and newcomers may spend a while taming the settings. The richest stats and unlimited habit slots typically sit behind the subscription, and at 317 MB it is a heavy install for a tracker. The forgettable name also makes it hard to find again among clones.

Best for the data-minded

People who like to quantify themselves, who want graphs, units and Health integration, will get real mileage here, especially with the group feature for accountability. Anyone after a minimalist did-I-do-it tracker may find this overbuilt and would be happier with something leaner. It rewards engagement and slightly punishes those who just want to glance and go each morning.

Pros

  • Unit-based tracking adds nuance beyond simple checkmarks
  • Deep Apple Health sync for steps, sleep and exercise
  • Group habits provide real social accountability
  • Mood and HRV tracking extend it into wellness territory

Cons

  • Generic name makes it hard to find among clones
  • Feature sprawl can overwhelm minimalists
  • 317 MB is large for a habit app
  • Best analytics and unlimited habits are paywalled