Habits vs. Streaks: Design, Stats & Platform Comparison (2026)

Compare minimalist monochrome design, full-history heatmaps, shareable cards, and iOS + Android support.

The Short Answer Both Habits and Streaks are minimalist habit trackers that respect user privacy. Streaks is a paid-upfront iOS-only app built around 6-per-page circular rings, while Habits works on both iOS and Android with a free tier + 3-day Pro trial, scrollable 30-day dot rows, full-history heatmaps, cross-habit correlations, shareable stats cards, and an on-device Smart Assistant.

Feature-by-Feature Breakdown

Feature Habits (simplyhabits.io) Streaks
Platforms Supported ✓ iOS, iPadOS & Android iOS / Apple ecosystem only
Pricing Model ✓ Freemium + 3-Day Pro Trial ($12.99/yr or $24.99 Lifetime) Paid upfront ($5.99 on App Store)
Main Screen Layout & Icons ✓ 91 monochrome icons + 30-day dot row + Compact/Relaxed views 6-per-page circular buttons
Deep Stats & Analytics ✓ Full-history heatmaps, 30d trends, weekday patterns & correlations Basic streak & completion charts
Shareable Milestone Cards ✓ Sleek dark-gradient Share Card with streak & 30d trend line Basic share sheet
Multiple Reminders & Liquid Progress ✓ Up to 5 reminders/habit + animated liquid fill for multi-reps Task-based reminders
On-Device Smart Assistant ✓ Included ("Talk to Your Habits" — 100% offline) Not included
Backup & Export ✓ Personal iCloud & Google Drive + Free Local Export iCloud sync

Why Users Switch From Streaks to Habits

✨ Minimalist List + Scrollable Dot Grid

Instead of paging through 6 large circles at a time, Habits shows all your habits with crisp monochrome icons, live streak counters, and scrollable completion dots on one calm screen.

📊 Deeper Analytics & Shareable Cards

Explore full-history heatmaps (no 90-day cap), best/toughest weekday patterns, cross-habit correlations, and export sleek Share Cards for your stories.

📱 Works on Both iPhone & Android

Start free or test Pro with a 3-day free trial across both iOS and Android, backed up privately via iCloud, Google Drive, or free file export.

Our Honest Verdict Streaks is a classic choice if you specifically want Apple Watch rings and a 6-icon circular layout on iOS. Habits is ideal if you love a sleek monochrome aesthetic, deeper stats & correlations, shareable streak cards, an offline assistant, and support across both iPhone and Android.

Disclaimer: Streaks is a trademark of its respective owner. Habits (simplyhabits.io) is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Streaks. All feature and pricing comparisons are based on publicly available App Store / Google Play information as of 2026. If you spot anything out of date, email info@simplyhabits.io and we will update it promptly.

Start your streak in 3 seconds — Free version + 3-day Pro trial.

No account sign-up required. Private backup via your own iCloud or Google Drive. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Android.

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