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The best Motivation alternatives

Daily motivational quotes on your phone. 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. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Motivation (the app you have)Free downloadiPhone, Android-
BreezeFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
Mood Balance:Self Care TrackerFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
FinchFreeiPhone, Androidyou get distracted easily
ClarityFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
QuitNowFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
I Am SoberFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
Smoke FreeFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
StreaksOne-time purchaseAppleyou would rather pay once
1

Breeze

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

Self-discovery tests and mental health tools in small daily steps.

Free planiPhone
3

Finch

Free; Finch Plus in-app subscription, App Store lists prices from $5.99 to $69.99
Finch screenshot from the App Store

Self-care pet app: look after a virtual bird by completing small daily goals, reflections and mood check-ins.

Pick it if you get distracted easily and you are just starting out.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
4

Clarity

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

Mental health journal for managing stress, anxiety and low mood.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
5

QuitNow

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

Quit smoking app with progress stats and a community.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
8

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 Motivation 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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