The short answer
Daily Pact
Our pick★ 5.0 on the App StoreIf what's missing is other people.
Daily Pact puts your streak in front of friends: a private group, one-tap check-ins, a leaderboard, and PactPause so you can pause without losing the streak. iPhone and Android. 14 days free with everything, then $0.99 a month.
If that doesn't fit you
- You need Android and free: HabitShare.
- You want a cheaper Streaks for one, with a Watch app: HabitKit, Pro from $14.99 for life.
- You keep losing long streaks to one bad day: Habit Huddle's freezes, or Daily Pact's PactPause.
- Streaks felt cold: Finch.
Quick comparison
| App | Friends | Free tier | Android | Apple Watch | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Daily PactOur pickStreaks with friends | $0.99/mo after trial | iOS · Android | ||||
| HabitShareFree social tracker | Free | iOS · Android | ||||
| HabitKitSolo, privacy-first | Free / $14.99 once | iOS · Watch · Mac | ||||
| Habit HuddleCommunity huddles | Free / from $8/mo | Web · iOS · Android · Discord | ||||
| HabiticaRPG, solo or parties | Free / $4.99/mo | Web · iOS · Android | ||||
| FinchSelf-care pet | Free / $9.99/mo | iOS · Android | ||||
| StreaksSolo, Apple only | $5.99 once | iOS · Watch |
Prices are US storefront, checked 10 September 2026.
How we chose
We build Daily Pact, so read our pick with that in mind. Every app here was judged on the same questions: who notices when you skip, how fast the check-in is, what happens after a missed day, and what it really costs. We say plainly where another app does something we don't. The full policy is on our About page.
1. Daily Pact
Our pickStreaks your friends can see
The thing Streaks doesn't do is the thing Daily Pact is built for: other people. You put your habit in a private group, everyone checks in with one tap, and the leaderboard shows whose streak is alive. Notifications tell you when a friend checks in, and PactPause lets you pause a challenge without losing the streak — the feature Streaks users ask for most. It runs on iPhone and Android, so the friends don't all need the same phone.
New accounts get 14 days free · No credit card
Pros
- Rated 5.0 on the App Store
- Friends see your streak, and you see theirs
- PactPause — pause without breaking the streak
- One-tap check-in, as fast as Streaks
- Android as well as iPhone
- Daily or weekly habits
Cons
- No free tier after 14 days ($0.99/mo)
- No Apple Watch complication
- Not designed for solo use
3. HabitKit
The closest thing to Streaks, cheaper
HabitKit is a solo tracker in the Streaks mould, with a tile grid instead of rings, an Apple Watch app, and no account — everything stays on the device. It's free to start, and Pro is a fraction of Streaks' price: from $0.99 a month, $5.99 a year or $14.99 for life. 4.9 from 2,400 ratings. iOS only, and no social features at all.
Pros
- Free to start; Pro from $5.99/yr or $14.99 lifetime
- Apple Watch app
- No account, no cloud
Cons
- iOS only
- Solo only
- Grid, not rings — a taste thing
4. Habit Huddle
Streaks with a group streak on top
Habit Huddle keeps individual streaks and adds a shared group streak, seasons, leaderboards, and — notably for anyone who has lost a 200-day streak to one bad Tuesday — a streak freeze every 30 days and a 14-day vacation mode. Free tier; paid from $8 a month. Web and Android included.
Pros
- Free tier
- Streak freezes and vacation mode
- Android and web
Cons
- Paid tiers from $8/mo
- Feature-heavy
- Small community
5. Habitica
Free, everywhere, and a game
Habitica is free on web, iPhone and Android, tracks habits, dailies and to-dos, and lets you join a party for shared consequences. It is the opposite of Streaks' minimalism: an RPG with an avatar and gear. The subscription ($4.99 a month) is cosmetic.
Pros
- Free
- Android and web
- Optional friends via parties
Cons
- Complex
- Nothing like Streaks visually
- No watch app worth mentioning
6. Finch
Gentle, free, and enormous
Finch turns daily goals into caring for a bird. The core app is free on both platforms and it has 750,000 App Store ratings at 4.9. It's kinder than Streaks and much busier. No friends features inside the app; Finch Plus is about $9.99 a month or $69.99 a year.
Pros
- Free core app
- Android
- Warm, encouraging tone
Cons
- Solo
- Busy interface
- Plus is pricier than Streaks per year
7. Streaks
The one you're replacing, for reference
Streaks is an Apple Design Award winner: up to 24 tasks, ring-style progress, a superb Apple Watch complication, and a one-time price of $5.99 with no subscription. 4.8 from 27,000 ratings. It is solo and Apple-only, which is the entire reason this page exists.
Pros
- One-time $5.99
- Best-in-class Apple Watch
- Beautifully made
Cons
- iPhone only
- No friends
- No free version
Pick by what you're missing
Nobody leaves Streaks because it's bad. People leave because it's missing one specific thing. Sort yourself first:
| You need… | Best alternative | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Friends who can see your streak | Daily Pact | HabitShare (free) |
| An Android app | HabitShare | Daily Pact, Habitica |
| Free | HabitShare | HabitKit, Habitica |
| Streak protection | Daily Pact (PactPause) | Habit Huddle (freezes) |
| Apple Watch, cheaper | HabitKit | keep Streaks |
| A softer tone | Finch | — |
Is Streaks worth $5.99?
For a solo iPhone user, yes, and this page isn't going to tell you otherwise. It's a one-time purchase, it's polished, and the Watch complication is the best there is. The cases where it isn't worth it are the ones above: you have an Android phone, you want a free app, or you've noticed that a private streak counter doesn't actually stop you skipping. The last one is the big one. A streak only you can see costs nothing to break.
Moving your habits over
None of the alternatives import Streaks data. Rebuild the list by hand — Streaks caps you at 24 tasks, so it takes five minutes — and accept the counter resets. If you're moving to a friends app, start a fresh 30-day challenge with the group; a shared start line matters more than a preserved number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best alternative to the Streaks app?
It depends on what you're missing. For friends, Daily Pact. For a free app on Android, HabitShare. For a cheaper solo tracker with an Apple Watch app, HabitKit. For streak protection, Daily Pact's PactPause or Habit Huddle's freezes.
Is there a free version of Streaks?
No. Streaks is a $5.99 one-time purchase. Free alternatives include HabitShare, HabitKit (free to start), Habitica and Finch's core app.
Is Streaks available on Android?
No. Streaks is iPhone and Apple Watch only. HabitShare, Daily Pact, Habitica, Habit Huddle and Finch all have Android apps.
Does Streaks have social features?
No. Streaks is a solo tracker. If you want friends to see your streaks, Daily Pact (shared challenges with a leaderboard) or HabitShare (share selected habits) are the closest options.
Is Streaks worth it?
For solo iPhone users who like a minimal app and an Apple Watch complication, yes — it's a one-time $5.99. If you need Android, a free app, or accountability from other people, one of the alternatives above fits better.
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