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Best habit tracker apps with iPhone widgets in 2026

Last updated October 20, 2026

A widget puts your habits on the Home Screen, so you see your streak every time you unlock your phone. That small reminder is often what gets a habit done.

We compared 7 apps whose App Store listings mention widgets, as of October 2026. Some include widgets for free, others put them on a paid plan.

The 7 best picks at a glance

How we picked

• Widgets listed by the developer in the App Store description.
• Free or paid: whether widgets need an upgrade.
• What else the app does well.

1. HabitLuma: best widgets for build and quit habits

HabitLuma's Home Screen widgets come with Pro. The app tracks build and quit habits side by side, so one tracker covers both kinds of streak.

• Two habit types: quit habits count clean time since your last slip, and build habits use check-ins on the days you choose.
• Home Screen widgets and a color-coded calendar. Widgets come with Pro.
• Custom weekly schedules, daily targets and reminders.
• The Insights tab shows your consistency rate, total days logged and a 7-day view.

Pricing: Free download. Pro is $4.99 a month, $24.99 a year or $59.99 once (US prices, October 2026). View HabitLuma on the App Store

2. Streaks: best for widgets plus Apple Watch

Streaks lists Home Screen widgets, a Today widget, Siri Shortcuts and Apple Watch complications.

• Apple Watch app with complications, plus Home Screen widgets and Siri Shortcuts.
• Tracks up to 24 tasks, each with its own repeat schedule.
• Reads Apple Health data, with your permission, to complete tasks automatically.
• Syncs through iCloud and lets you share tasks with other Streaks users.

Pricing: Paid app with a one-time price. Check the App Store for the price in your country. View Streaks on the App Store

3. HabitKit: best minimal app with widgets

HabitKit lists Home Screen widgets as a Pro feature, next to its tile grid in the app.

• Home Screen widgets and reminders. Widgets come with Pro.
• Shows each habit as a grid of tiles, one square per completed day.
• Tracks yes or no, counts, or measured amounts with custom units.

Pricing: Free for up to 4 habits. Pro is sold monthly, yearly or as a lifetime purchase. View HabitKit on the App Store

4. Way of Life: best for widgets plus Shortcuts

Way of Life lists widgets alongside Siri, Shortcuts and URL scheme support.

• Widgets, Siri and Shortcuts support, and a color-blind mode.
• Marks each day green for a good day or red for a bad day.
• Pie charts, bar graphs with trend lines and a day-of-week breakdown.

Pricing: Free with a habit limit. Premium unlocks unlimited habits. View Way of Life on the App Store

5. Habitica: best widgets for a game-based app

Habitica lists widgets alongside reminders and sync across devices.

• Reminders, widgets and sync across devices.
• Turns habits, dailies and to-dos into a role-playing game with an avatar, gold, gear and pets.
• Open source.

Pricing: Free. An optional subscription is listed at $4.99 a month or $47.99 a year in the US. View Habitica on the App Store

6. QuitNow: best widgets for quitting smoking

QuitNow lists widgets and an Apple Watch app for checking your smoke-free progress.

• Apple Watch app, widgets and an AI assistant for quitting questions.

Pricing: Free with an optional QuitNow PRO purchase. View QuitNow on the App Store

7. Fabulous: best motivation widget

Fabulous lists a motivation widget and Dynamic Island support.

• Motivation widget and Dynamic Island support.
• Habit tracking, a to-do list and a daily planner.

Pricing: Free with a Premium subscription. View Fabulous on the App Store

How to choose

• If you want build and quit habits on your Home Screen, choose HabitLuma.
• If you want widgets and Apple Watch complications, choose Streaks.
• If you are quitting smoking, choose QuitNow.

Whichever app you pick, start with one habit and log it the moment you do it. Read why tracking your habits matters for what the research says.

Frequently asked questions

Which habit tracker has the best iPhone widgets?

HabitLuma is the best pick if you want widgets for both build and quit habits. Streaks is the pick if you also want Apple Watch complications.

Do habit tracker widgets cost extra?

Sometimes. HabitLuma and HabitKit include widgets in their paid plans. Check each listing before you choose.

How do I add a habit widget to my iPhone?

Touch and hold an empty area of the Home Screen, tap Edit (or the + button on older iOS versions), then Add Widget. Search for the app and pick a widget size.

Related guides

• Best private habit tracker apps for iPhone in 2026
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• Best Productive app alternatives in 2026
• Why tracking your habits matters

Sources

• HabitLuma App Store listing: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habitluma-daily-habit-tracker/id6799605111
• Streaks App Store listing: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id963034692
• HabitKit App Store listing: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6443918070
• Way of Life App Store listing: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id393159800
• Habitica App Store listing: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id994882113
• QuitNow App Store listing: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id483994930
• Fabulous App Store listing: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1203637303

App details come from each App Store listing as of October 2026. Features and prices change, so check the listing before you download.