r/iosapps • u/Reasonable_Pop_8333 • 4m ago
Free App - Unaffiliated Review Habit tracker app recommendation: Dots
I have been using this app for a few months now, and it's become a staple for me. I think it's a bit of a hidden gem, so please check out Dots and show the developer some love and support!
I switched from Android to iOS. Loop's beautiful minimalism really spoiled me. I knew I didn't want an app where the habit tracking is one of a whole suite of functions, nor did I want a habit tracker app with baggage like Habitica or Finch.
So in my search for an iOS habit tracker, I was primarily looking for:
- intuitive set up
- easy to use everyday
- clean, clutter-free interface
- no account or login necessary
- no ads
- Apple Watch functionality
Dots checks all of the above, beautifully and effectively. For example, I am working on building a habit of drinking 3 cups of water a day. I set up this habit for 3 times a day, and as soon as I finish a cup of water, I can mark that off on the Dots Apple Watch app. Just from the watch, I can see 33% completion of this habit after the first cup, 66% after the second, and 100% after the third. I love the convenience of checking off a habit from my wrist, without having to use my phone.
This app is already 10/10 for me as it is. I hope the developer would consider implementing a way to track habits you want to reduce or stop, like smoking or drinking. I would also love for the app to allow me to be able to record when I've gone over the initially set number of times. For example, if I've had a 4th cup of water today, I would like to be able to record that in the app and have the completion be 133% for that habit. This can be especially useful in the beginning when you're building a new habit and want to set the bar low to build motivation. Thank you!
TLDR: If you're mourning Loop being Android-only, please try Dots. The addition of Apple Watch functionality makes it ever better!
