mostly vs Not Boring Habits — Two anti-streak approaches
Compare mostly and Not Boring Habits. Both reject streaks, but with different approaches to building lasting habits.
Feature mostly vs Not Boring Habits
| 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 (Premium) | One habit 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 — 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 one habit 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 a minimal 3-tier weekly feedback system (Goal reached, Almost there, Building up).
- 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 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 one habit 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 with Premium.
Which app has better design?
Not Boring Habits has genuinely 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.
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