Habitica: Gamify Your Tasks

Habitica: Gamify Your Tasks

A fun, RPG-inspired habit tracker that turns your daily tasks into a game. Great for motivation, with strong social features and lots of customization.

We spent some real time using Habitica, and it's easy to see why so many people love it. Habitica turns your daily tasks into a game—literally. You get to level up your character, earn rewards, and even team up with friends, all by getting stuff done in real life.

What makes Habitica special is how it mixes productivity with a fun, old-school RPG vibe. You can track habits, daily routines, and to-dos, and the pixel art style gives everything a playful feel. It actually makes building good habits something you look forward to.

In this review, we'll share what it's like to use Habitica day-to-day, what we liked, what could be better, and whether it's worth trying for your own productivity goals.

Key Features

  • Gamified Habit Tracking – Turn daily tasks into RPG-style quests
  • Customizable Avatars & Collectibles – Personalize your character and earn rewards
  • Flexible Task Types – Track habits, dailies, and to-dos
  • Party & Social Features – Team up with friends for accountability
  • Reminders & Widgets – Stay on track with notifications and widgets

Pros

  • Unique and motivating gamification
  • Fun and interactive design
  • Flexible habit and task tracking
  • Strong social and accountability features

Cons

  • Some features require payment
  • Occasional bugs and slowdowns
  • Limited advanced statistics
  • Offline functionality is lacking

Pricing

Habitica is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases ranging from €0.99 to €54.99 for gems and subscriptions. Most core features are available for free, but some cosmetic items and premium features require payment.

Review

7.8

In our review of Habitica, we considered the categories Features, Design, Ease of Use, Security & Privacy, Value for Money and Performance. Each category was given equal importance and we'll dive into the details of each in the following section.

Features
8.2

Habitica is honestly unlike any other habit tracker we've used. It turns your daily tasks into a full-on RPG adventure, which makes building routines way more fun. You can track habits, daily routines, and one-off to-dos, and you get experience, gold, and collectibles for checking things off. It's surprisingly motivating!

  • Gamified Habit Tracking: Every time you finish a task, your character levels up and you get new rewards.
  • Flexible Task Types: You can track habits, daily routines, and one-off to-dos all in one place.
  • Party & Social Features: Team up with friends for extra motivation and shared quests.
  • Customization: Make your avatar your own, collect gear and pets, and join community challenges.
  • Reminders & Widgets: Notifications and home screen widgets help you stay on track.

We did wish there were more advanced stats and better ways to manage tasks (like duplicating or redoing them). We also ran into a few bugs that messed with streaks or notifications. Still, Habitica's features are fun and keep you coming back—especially if you like games. We give features an 8.2 out of 10.

Design
8.8

Habitica's design is a breath of fresh air compared to most productivity apps. The retro pixel art and RPG theme make it feel playful and rewarding. The interface is colorful and lively, and we had a lot of fun customizing our avatars.

  • Pixel Art Style: The graphics and RPG touches make Habitica stand out.
  • Customizable Avatars: Tons of ways to make your character unique.
  • Colorful UI: The bright, fun interface actually makes you want to use the app.

Sometimes the UI can feel a bit busy, and we'd love even more options for color coding and icons. But overall, Habitica's design is charming and makes habit tracking feel less like a chore. We rate it 8.8 out of 10.

Ease of Use
7.8

Getting started with Habitica is pretty easy, and the game-like approach makes tracking habits feel less boring. Adding tasks, checking them off, and customizing your avatar are all simple. If you need a little extra motivation, this app really helps.

There is a bit of a learning curve if you want to use all the features, and sometimes the interface can feel overwhelming at first. We also hit a few bugs and slow moments here and there.

Once you get used to it, though, Habitica is user-friendly and rewarding. We'd love to see better onboarding and smoother performance, but overall, ease of use scores a 7.8 out of 10.

Security & Privacy
7.0

Habitica says your data stays private and isn't sold to third parties, which is great. We didn't find much info about advanced privacy or security features, but we also didn't run into any issues. For most people, privacy is handled well, but if you have strict needs, you might want to look a bit deeper. We rate security and privacy at 7.0 out of 10.

Value for Money
7.5

Habitica is free to use, with optional in-app purchases for gems and subscriptions. Most features are available for free, and we never felt pressured to pay. Some of us wished there were more ways to earn premium currency without spending money, but overall, the value is fair—especially if you want a fun way to stay productive. We give value for money a 7.5 out of 10.

Performance
7.2

Most of the time, Habitica runs smoothly and does what you need. We did run into some slowdowns, bugs, and issues with notifications or widgets—something other users have mentioned too. These problems didn't ruin the experience, but they were a little annoying. With some bug fixes, performance could be even better. For now, we rate it 7.2 out of 10.

Conclusion

If you want to make habit tracking more fun, Habitica is a great pick. The RPG style and social features make it easy to stay motivated, and there's a real sense of progress as you level up and collect rewards. There are a few rough edges—like some missing stats and the occasional bug—but overall, Habitica is one of the most enjoyable productivity apps we've tried.