Not Boring Habits vs mostly
Love Not Boring Habits' anti-streak philosophy but need to track more than one habit? mostly offers unlimited weekly targets with the same no-streak mindset.
At a glance
| Feature | mostly | Not Boring Habits ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS | iOS only |
| Approach | Weekly targets (e.g. 4/7 days) | 60-repetition levels per habit |
| Multiple habits | Unlimited | Focus on fewer habits at a time |
| Streak Reset | No streaks, weekly targets | No streaks, level progress |
| Visual design | Minimal, clean interface | Artistic level progression |
| Anti-streak philosophy | Yes, weekly fresh starts | Yes, cumulative levels |
| Flexibility | Custom days per week per habit | Fixed 60-rep progression |
Where Not Boring Habits shines
- Beautifully designed with artistic level-up visuals that make habit building feel rewarding and special.
- Shares the anti-streak philosophy, a rare and welcome stance in the habit app space.
- The 60-repetition model provides a clear, finite goal that creates a sense of completion.
- Part of the "Not Boring" suite with a consistent, delightful design language across apps.
Key Differences
- Both mostly and Not Boring Habits reject streak-based tracking, a shared philosophy that's rare in the habit app space.
- Not Boring Habits focuses on fewer habits at a time with deep visual progression. mostly tracks multiple habits simultaneously with flexible weekly targets.
- Not Boring Habits uses artistic level-up visuals as motivation. mostly uses simple weekly feedback: "Goal reached!", "2 more to go", or "See you next week".
- The trade-off: Not Boring offers deeper focus on a single habit with beautiful art. mostly offers breadth, tracking your whole habit routine at once.
Why choose mostly
You want to track multiple habits at once, not just focus on one at a time.
You prefer flexible weekly targets (4/7, 5/7) over a fixed 60-repetition model.
You want fresh weekly starts instead of cumulative level progression.
You need a system that adapts to habits with different weekly frequencies.
FAQ
Do both apps reject streaks?
Yes! Both mostly and Not Boring Habits reject the traditional streak model, a philosophy we deeply respect. Not Boring uses 60-rep levels, mostly uses weekly targets. Both believe consistency matters more than consecutive days.
Can Not Boring Habits track multiple habits?
Not Boring Habits intentionally focuses on building fewer habits at a time with deep visual progression. This focused approach works well for some people. If you want to track multiple habits simultaneously, mostly offers unlimited habits.
Which app has better design?
Not Boring Habits has beautiful artistic visuals. Each level-up feels like unwrapping a small gift. mostly takes a different design approach: minimal and clean, letting the habit data speak for itself. Both are well-designed; they just have different design philosophies.
Ready to try a better approach?
Weekly targets, not daily pressure. Free on the App Store.
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