Synopsis of the App
Today is a habit-tracking app that focuses on effective and efficient habit development and health tracking in one convenient, well-designed space.
Platform and Price
Free. Apple only
RDN Score
5 out of 5
Pros
- Gorgeous, simple and intuitive interface that’s pleasant to use.
- Adorn habits and activities with high quality motivating and inspiring cover images.
- Build a unique dashboard for each habit or activity you want to develop and track.
- Name and track up to 3 habits in the free version.
- Track current and longest streaks with the streak calendar.
- Set reminders and check-in once or more per day.
- Add cards to each habit or activity page including Apple Health charts, custom charts and counters, milestones and to-do lists, journals and photo galleries.
- Earn and share badges to social media to stay accountable and motivated.
- Includes flexibility in scheduling reminders, check-ins and habit frequencies.
- View your profile to track trends across all habits and view overall progress including a persistence score, daily averages and total and daily check-ins.
- Premium version allows data backup, passcode lock, unlimited habits and unlimited cards per habit and the option to create custom covers.
Cons
- Available on the Apple platform only at the time of review.
- Free version limits to 3 habits at a time and one widget for each type – but the premium version is available at just $4.99.
Bottom Line
Ideal for anyone working to establish and track new habits, the Today app is a fun, inspiring and easy way to organize personal habit goals and reminders.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is a nutrition consultant based in Atlanta and adjunct faculty at Georgia State University. Follow her at MarisaMoore.com, on Twitter or Instagram.
