Habit-Bull alternatives

Habit-Bull users look for alternatives due to aggressive premium prompts, high subscription costs, and recurring bugs. Alternatives offer different pricing models, improved UI, and specific features like Apple Watch integration or daily scheduling.

Why users look for alternatives to Habit-Bull

Aggressive and frequent pop-ups to purchase premium services are a major source of frustration, appearing every time the app is opened for many users, even those who previously paid or used the free version.^R1^R6^R14^R16
The annual premium subscription cost of $20 is considered too high for the app's basic features. Some users feel forced to pay to access their data or track more than a few habits.^R1^R3^R24^R36
Users report various bugs and technical issues, including data loss after updates, the app not recognizing premium purchases, crashing, and problems with syncing between devices.^R3^R4^R13^R18
The app lacks an Apple Watch companion app, which is a desired feature for some users.^R5
There are complaints about poor iPad formatting, incorrect screen ratios, and issues with dark mode, making the app difficult to use on larger screens or with certain display settings.^R7^R9^R15^R28
Some users experienced unhelpful or rude customer support when reporting issues.^R4^R26^R32

The alternatives

Structured

4.8★ · 162,205 ratings · Free

Structured is an alternative for users who want to organize their entire day, not just habits, by scheduling tasks and habits into a timeline. It helps users visualize their day and stay on track with their routine.

Better for: Users who need a daily planner to integrate habits into a structured schedule, especially those who benefit from visual timelines and time-blocking.

Head-to-head: Habit-Bull vs Structured

Habit Tracker

4.8★ · 143,689 ratings · Free

Habit Tracker provides a straightforward way to monitor daily goals and progress. It focuses on the core functionality of tracking habits, allowing users to easily mark completion and view their streaks.

Better for: Users looking for a simple, no-frills habit tracking experience without complex features or aggressive monetization.

Head-to-head: Habit-Bull vs Habit Tracker

Productive

4.6★ · 91,104 ratings · Free

Productive aims to help users build new habits and break bad ones through a user-friendly interface. It offers features like reminders, statistics, and motivational elements to encourage consistency.

Better for: Users who want a balance of simplicity and motivational features, with clear progress tracking and reminders to keep them engaged.

Head-to-head: Habit-Bull vs Productive

Fabulous

4.4★ · 88,310 ratings · Free

Fabulous focuses on building routines and healthy habits through guided journeys and challenges. It uses a holistic approach to well-being, encouraging users to adopt new habits incrementally.

Better for: Users who prefer a guided, structured approach to habit formation, especially those interested in wellness and building comprehensive routines with motivational support.

Head-to-head: Habit-Bull vs Fabulous

Streaks

4.8★ · 27,343 ratings · $5.99

Streaks is designed to help users form good habits or break bad ones by tracking up to twelve tasks each day. Its focus is on maintaining streaks to build consistency and achieve goals.

Better for: Users who appreciate a minimalist design and the motivation of maintaining streaks, particularly those who track a limited number of key habits daily and want Apple Watch integration.

Head-to-head: Habit-Bull vs Streaks

Stick with Habit-Bull if

You should stick with Habit-Bull if you find its core habit tracking functionality simple and effective, appreciate its flexibility in tracking different types of goals ^R5, and benefit from its self-accountability features . It is also suitable if you are satisfied with the free version's limitations or find the premium price acceptable for its current offerings .

Evidence note: The alternatives (Structured, Habit Tracker, Productive, Fabulous, Streaks) have too few reviews provided to judge their specific strengths and weaknesses based on user feedback.

Frequently asked

Why are users leaving Habit-Bull?

Users are leaving Habit-Bull primarily due to aggressive and frequent pop-ups forcing them to pay for a premium subscription, which costs $20 a year, and various bugs including data loss and crashing ^R1^R4^R6^R13.

What is the cost of Habit-Bull's premium version?

Habit-Bull's premium version costs $20 a year, which many users consider too expensive for the features offered ^R1^R36.

Does Habit-Bull have an Apple Watch app?

No, Habit-Bull does not have a companion app for the Apple Watch, which is a feature some users wish it had ^R5.

Are there issues with Habit-Bull on iPad?

Yes, users report that Habit-Bull is not well-optimized for iPad, with incorrect screen ratios and display issues that make it difficult to use ^R7^R47.

What reviewers actually said

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[R1] Habit-Bull 1/5 · US Was great but: I get a pop up to purchase premium services every single time I open this app now. I used this app on IOS and Android paying for the premium app, but now they want $20 a year. I would definitely subscribe if the cost were reasonable, but this app is way too basic for such an absurd price.
[R6] Habit-Bull 3/5 · US Annoying pop up: I have used this app for years and overall it’s a wonderful app, but since the last update every time I open the app it prompts me to purchase premium. Every. Single. Time. It’s so annoying dealing with that pop up, I’m honestly looking for a new app to use. I understand an app wanting to make money but the pop up is so frequent it makes me not want to use the app. If they want
[R14] Habit-Bull 4/5 · US Four out of five: I would give 5 out of 5 if they would stop trying me to pay $20 a year for pro. Just ask once and don’t make it pop up every time I launch the free app and it gets 5
[R16] Habit-Bull 1/5 · US Pop-up: Annoying pop-up, I enjoy the app and use it to track things but this pop up comes up every time I open the app for a subscription. Either charge an amount like 2.99 and keep the sub as an option.
[R3] Habit-Bull 3/5 · US Not going premium: I've used this for 3 months. Had no problems an update didn't fix. I need to upgrade or exit (i want to track a 5th habit). Two online reviews that premium customers had posted convinced me not to. Support didn't help either get their data back when it mysteriously disappeared. No thank you!
[R24] Habit-Bull 1/5 · US Works great until...: After using and enjoying for a couple months it now won’t let me open the app without trying to force me to pay to get into my data.
[R36] Habit-Bull 1/5 · US F'ing paywall: No, will definitely not pay $19.99! Bye!
[R4] Habit-Bull 1/5 · US Update is buggy, support not helpful: For some reason the update deleted my data and the app no longer recognizes that I’ve purchased the premium version. When I reached out to help they provided several canned pre written answers that didn’t apply to me or address the issue.
[R13] Habit-Bull 1/5 · US Just broke all of a sudden: I used this app every day for the last couple of weeks. Bought the premium subscription also. Then yesterday (25 October 2020) it just stopped working. It shows the little red circle with the number of habits to complete but when I try to open it, it crashes and shuts down. I've tried everything. Quit the app, and reopened. Same thing. Uninstall, reinstall, sign-in agai
[R18] Habit-Bull 2/5 · US Sync Problems: I like the app but it does not automatically sync between my iPhone and iPad. I understand that there is a manual way to do it, but with a paid app especially I should not have to do it manually. It is a very inconvenient way to work the app. I do not have this problem with any other app.
[R5] Habit-Bull 4/5 · US Great app on phone wished it had an app on Apple Watch: I tried a few habit apps and really like this one. I like how you can keep track in different ways. You can track ounces of water, times a week, or just daily. You can even set habit without having a goal for when you want to keep track of an occurrence. My only wish is that it had a companion on the Apple Watch so I didn’t have to keep my
[R7] Habit-Bull 2/5 · US Awful on iPad: Not the right ratio for the screen, really not made for the iPad at all
[R9] Habit-Bull 3/5 · US Restore landscape please: Since a recent update, I can only use this great app in portrait mode, which makes it harder to look back and see entries from previous days. Please restore landscape as an option.
[R15] Habit-Bull 3/5 · US Remove dark mode: How do I remove dark mode for only this app?
[R28] Habit-Bull 1/5 · US Bad sizing and color: On iPhone 11, it is small and doesn’t fill screen. In addition, the app is black font on dark grey background. Can see anything.
[R26] Habit-Bull 1/5 · US Third grade support: I sent an idea for improvement I got crude response and my support ticket was closed. It made me feel like they do not appreciate their users, therefore I uninstalled the app.. there are plenty of other apps that do the same. I’ll look for one but I will never come back to this one. It seems like the paint peanuts for people to do their support and there’s no quality contro
[R32] Habit-Bull 2/5 · US Abandoned?: I’ve used this app for years now, and love it! However, the Export to CSV functionality isn’t working, the website returns 403 Forbidden, and support emails are ignored. Update: The latest update doesn’t work properly with dark mode. Export to CSV appears to lock up the app.
[R47] Habit-Bull 4/5 · US So close to perfect: I downloaded this app unaware that it wasn’t formatted specifically for iPad, so I was confused when I couldn’t find an option to make the font smaller. I wanted badly to be able to zoom out because everything was so big on my iPad. I then realized that it was actually the phone version just displaying really big, with no option to make the text smaller or do some other adjust

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store