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The best Grit alternatives

Habit tracker for building good habits and breaking bad ones. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Grit (the app you have)Free downloadApple-
StridesFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou need it on Android
FloraFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou need it on Android
GriplyFree planEverywhereyou need it on Android, Windows and Mac
TimestripeFree planiPhone, Android, Webyou need it on Android and the web
StreaksOne-time purchaseAppleyou would rather pay once
Routine Planner, Habit TrackerFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
5 Minute Journal・Daily DiaryFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
Time TimerFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
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Strides

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Strides screenshot from the App Store

Habit, goal and routine tracker in one list.

Pick it if you need it on Android.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
2

Flora

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Flora screenshot from the App Store

Stay off your phone by growing virtual trees, with to-dos and habits.

Pick it if you need it on Android.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
3

Griply

Free plan; Premium about $6/month or $50/year; lifetime option
Griply screenshot 1

A goal-first planner that links big goals to projects, habits and daily tasks.

Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Mac.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
4

Timestripe

Free plan; Pro about $9/month, less on longer plans
Timestripe screenshot 1

A planner built around time horizons, from today up to lifetime goals.

Pick it if you need it on Android and the web.

Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
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Streaks

One-time purchase

A habit tracker for iPhone that you pay for once.

Pick it if you would rather pay once, you need it on Mac and you want something simpler.

Pay onceiPhoneMac

We matched these apps to Grit by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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