digital$0–15/monthused in 1 side quest

Habit tracking app with API access

Smartphone app that logs repeated behaviors and displays streak counts, graphs, and completion rates. API access lets you connect data to other tools for custom rewards or analysis.

What to look for

  1. 1Visual streak tracking—seeing a chain of completed days increases consistency
  2. 2CSV or API export for connecting to spreadsheets or custom reward systems
  3. 3Reminder notifications at scheduled times (not just random prompts)
  4. 4Free tier supporting at least 5 simultaneous habits

Skip

  • Apps requiring daily logins to maintain data—you need offline grace periods
  • Platforms without export features (locks your data if you switch tools)

Used for: tracking daily creative practice · logging skill-building sessions for gamified progression · measuring consistency in physical training routines · generating progress reports for accountability partners

Side quests that use it

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