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Productive

60
Value score / 100 Worth paying? Depends It depends

Productive is a visually appealing and easy-to-use habit tracker that many users find helpful for building routines, but its aggressive monetization tactics and limited free features make it a questionable value for many.

Free + in-app purchases seen up to $1400 4.6★ lifetime (91,102) since 2015

Productive is a well-designed habit tracking app praised for its ease of use and motivational features, helping users stay organized and build routines R12R34R57. However, the app severely limits free functionality, often restricting users to only 5 habits or fewer, and charges high subscription fees, leading to numerous complaints about its value and predatory pricing R3R4R5R6. Many users also report issues with syncing across devices, bugs, and unresponsive customer support R1R13R33R47.

Free vs paid

The free version of Productive is severely limited, typically allowing users to track only 5 habits R2R3R4R29. Some users report being unable to add any habits without paying or being restricted to only recommended habits R18R29. The paid premium version unlocks unlimited habits, custom habit creation, and removes constant pop-up ads and paywalls R24. However, the pricing for the premium version is frequently criticized as being very expensive, with reports of weekly, yearly, and even monthly subscriptions ranging from $20/year to over $100/year R6R21.

Value complaints

  • The app is considered way too expensive for the features offered, with prices ranging from $20/year to over $100/year, and even weekly payment options.R4R5R6R21
  • The free version is severely limited, allowing only 5 habits or fewer, and often requiring payment to add custom habits or even use basic functionality.R2R3R18R29
  • Many users report being charged immediately after signing up for a 'free trial' or being double-billed, with unresponsive customer service for refunds.R13R16R17R37
  • The app constantly bombards users with pop-up ads and paywall prompts to upgrade to premium, even in the free version, making it annoying to use.R7R22R66R72
  • Some users who previously purchased a lifetime premium were switched to a subscription model, losing their prior purchase.R91
  • The app is criticized for being a 'money grab' and having 'predatory pricing' by trying to profit off those struggling with organization.R6R9R14R18
  • The App Store labeling is misleading, as it indicates the app is free without in-app purchases, but users are immediately met with subscription prompts.R15R23

Where it delivers

  • The app is easy to use, simple, and has a great, organized, and visually appealing interface.R2R12R24R34
  • It is highly effective for tracking tasks, setting cadence, managing goals, and building routines, helping users stay motivated and productive.R12R24R34R42
  • The app offers a good selection of predefined habits and challenges.R24R34R81
  • Reminders and settings are good, providing sufficient customization without being overly complicated.R57R92R121
Worth paying if

It's worth paying for Productive if you highly value a simple, aesthetically pleasing, and organized interface for habit tracking, and if you find the motivational aspects effective for achieving your goals R24R34R57. It could also be worth it if you've tried other habit trackers and found them too complicated, as many users praise Productive's straightforward approach R34R81R121.

Skip / stay free if

You should skip paying for Productive if you are looking for a truly free habit tracker, as its free tier is extremely limited and constantly pushes for payment R3R4R6R7. Users who need cross-device syncing, robust customer support, or advanced features like breaking bad habits or Apple Health integration should also skip, as these are reported as missing or buggy R1R13R47. Those sensitive to aggressive pricing, misleading trial practices, or frequent ads should also avoid it R6R13R15R16.

Evidence note: The lifetime rating of 4.59 is significantly higher than what recent reviews suggest, which are heavily skewed negative due to monetization practices and technical issues. The positive reviews often praise the app's design and effectiveness but are less frequent among recent feedback, or are from users who have paid for the premium version and found value there.

Frequently asked

How many habits can I track for free in Productive?
The free version of Productive typically allows you to track only 5 habits R2R3R4R29. Some users even report being unable to add any habits without paying or being restricted to only recommended habits R18.
Is Productive by Mosaic S.r.l. expensive?
Yes, many users consider Productive to be very expensive, with reported prices for premium subscriptions ranging from $20/year to over $100/year, and even weekly payment options R4R5R6R21.
Does Productive sync across devices?
No, many users report that Productive does not sync habits between devices like iPhone and iPad, even when signed in with the same account R1R47R50R62.
Are there issues with Productive's free trial or billing?
Yes, numerous users report issues with Productive's free trial and billing, including being charged immediately after selecting a 'free trial', being double-billed, or finding it difficult to cancel subscriptions R13R16R17R37.
Does Productive have good customer support?
No, several users have reported unresponsive and unhelpful customer support, particularly regarding billing issues or technical bugs R13R16R27R33.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R4] 1/5 · CA So expensive: Way too expensive for only getting 5 habits.
  2. [R5] 1/5 · CA Don’t do it: Pricing is insane for what is being offered.
  3. [R6] 1/5 · CA Way overpriced: I never usually write reviews, but this app caught me by surprise. The only way you can use it is by either paying 100$+ per year, pay weekly, or get a “free” trial for one week. Absolutely predatory pricing, and trying to profit off of people who struggle to stay organized.
  4. [R21] 2/5 · CA Got WAY too expensive: I enjoyed this app for a wile. You have to really build it around your life. $20/ year was alright. Jumped to $80/year… hard pass. There isn’t 4x the content now.
  5. [R2] 5/5 · CA 5 hábitos: Solo te deja elegir 5 hábitos sin tener que pagar, pero aparte de eso es simple de usar y muy buena.
  6. [R3] 1/5 · CA Scam: Really only 5 habits for free?
  7. [R18] 1/5 · CA (: I’m severely disappointed that an app I really needed turned out to be a money grab. I used free trial a long while back and when it was over I was thankful I still had my habits, but then I removed some and wanted to re-add them to different places recently. To my surprise you have to pay just to add habits. So in other words nothing about this app is actually free because you can’t use it for
  8. [R29] 2/5 · CA Free version review: I love how the app looks but i cant pay for the subscription. In the free version, you get a maximum of 5 goals before it tells you to pay. You cant even create your own goals and have to use the ones it recommends.
  9. [R13] 1/5 · CA Customer service has been unresponsive and unhelpful: I signed up for a free trial to test this app out, and then I did find a better app that suited my needs better. So I unsubscribed and uninstalled the app. Two weeks later, I saw a charge for about $30usd. This was strange so after digging I confirmed it was from productive app. I reached out to support one month ago, expecting a professional
  10. [R16] 1/5 · CA charged although i cancelled: i was charged although i cancelled on first day of trial. no one in customer services reaches back after a week to dispute this.
  11. [R17] 1/5 · CA Billed instantly upon pressing free trial: This really grinds my gears. I pressed 4.99 a week but free trial…and instantly was charged 20.00!
  12. [R37] 1/5 · CA Scammy it broken system: I was double billed by this company. I went ahead with the free 7 day trial to test it, at which point I was offered a promotional price of 24.99 for the first year. Like most professional apps, you’d think that this would then take the place of the 7 day trial and eliminate it as you’ve just purchased the year. Instead after the 7 days, I was billed the full 49.99.. S
  13. [R7] 1/5 · CA Awful: Awful. Constantly badgers you to buy the premium version. Not intuitive at all. Do not download
  14. [R22] 1/5 · CA Popup ad every time you open the app after this update.: Not a fan of forced advertisements.
  15. [R66] 1/5 · CA Too many ads: While setting up I got an ad for their premium plan at least 3 times!! If you expect me to buy anything at least let me try the app first??
  16. [R72] 3/5 · CA Ads: It’s just Spam ads which makes the app annoying to use
  17. [R91] 3/5 · CA My previous purchase is now over: I bought the premium before it became a monthly payment, and before I was able to keep it. But today, I launched it and it seemed my subscription had expired. Such a shame. It’s a good app, but I would not pay a recurrent subscription for it. Might as well adapt a todo app to do the same job. But I understand the motivation of the developers behind the subscriptio
  18. [R9] 1/5 · CA Money hungry: Why is everything cost money,I was thinking of buying it but I can’t even test out the small stuff like adding Wich days plus it’s very expensive other apps have it cheaper
  19. [R14] 1/5 · CA Money grab: Very limited on how many habits you can track. Plans are paid weekly which is dumb because it’s not an app that offers anything other than tracking habits. A one time purchase would makes sense but subscription is dumb and just a money grab.
  20. [R15] 1/5 · CA Misleading App Store Labelling: App Store indicates this app is completely free without any in app purchases or subscriptions yet you’re greeted with a prompt to choose a subscription during on boarding. Please correct this as it is misleading.
  21. [R23] 1/5 · CA Misinformation: Giving one star because the app description doesn’t state the in-app purchase. This is not a 100% free app! I wouldn’t download it if you’ve stated in the description like other apps do.
  22. [R12] 5/5 · CA Exactly what I was looking for: Easy to track tasks, set cadence and manage goals.
  23. [R24] 5/5 · CA Matches my needs very well: I’ve been using Productive for a while now, on and off, whenever I need some extra motivation and habit control. The app is easy to navigate, stats are great, selection of predefined habits to choose from is great. Worth the money (contrary to many other apps I tried over the years).
  24. [R34] 5/5 · CA This is what I’ve been looking for: So far I tried a lot of different habit tracker apps, even notion and excel habit trackers. But they were a little bit complicated for me. Then I found out this app and it is so easy to use. They even have recommended habits. Loved it! Highly recommended!
  25. [R42] 5/5 · CA Amaziiiing!: Wow! This app has changed my life! I feel much better nowadays! Keep up the great work!🥰😇
  26. [R81] 5/5 · CA practical: it is the best app in its category. really helpful and comprehensive. no bugs no lags and with a lot of pre-existing habits and challenges.
  27. [R57] 5/5 · CA Great app: Simple to use, set up takes a few minutes, you can schedule tasks for the morning afternoon evening and on different days of the week. Cute reminders, interesting articles and bonus .. you get cheered on when you achieve your goals. I would recommend this app to anyone that has a lot to manage and needs a little assistant.
  28. [R92] 5/5 · CA Like playing a fun game!: This app is very aesthetically pleasing and makes you feel like you’re levelling up in a game every time you accomplish a habit. Love the variety of options available when setting up the frequency of your habits too.
  29. [R121] 5/5 · AU Solid app (with caveat): This is a great tracking app with clean interface and encouraging layout/wording. The reminders and settings are good and provide sufficient customisation with it being bogged down with too many details. (A tip for those looking to build good habits using this app: when you start using the app, don’t create all the habits at at once. It will play with your mind and make
  30. [R1] 1/5 · CA Can’t sync between iPhone and iPad: There is no sync option and it doesn’t syncs the habits even though I have signed in with same account on both
  31. [R47] 2/5 · CA Follow: It doesn’t follow my devices , when I make changes I should be able to see the change in my iPad or phone , like you would in your calendar.
  32. [R50] 4/5 · CA No Sync: I wanted to give 5 stars, but without sync between iPhone and iPad I can only give it 4. I believe once upon a time there was a sync feature, but it was removed.
  33. [R62] 1/5 · CA Linking across devices?: There doesn’t appear to be a way to link across my devices… I’ve created an online account and logged in on both devices but when I open the app on my iPad after already setting up on my phone, it asks me to start from scratch event after I log in.
  34. [R27] 1/5 · CA Unable to restore purchase: Support team unable to help me on this issue. There is no restore purchase option, which they claim to be!
  35. [R33] 3/5 · CA Annoying bug: If you set a timer, the app will make a sound when the time is up, regardless of your phone settings. Emailed support with no response.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store