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Loop Habit Tracker review

A free, open-source Android habit tracker with no ads, no account and a habit strength score instead of a strict streak.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Performance (40%)
7.6
Ease of use (25%)
8.6
Value (35%)
9.8

Loop Habit Tracker is the best free option for Android, and it costs nothing at all: there is no paid tier and the developer does not even accept donations. It is open source under GPLv3 and available on Google Play and F-Droid, where it has more than 5 million downloads. The design choice that matters most for consistency is the habit score. Instead of resetting to zero after one missed day, Loop strengthens a habit with every repetition and weakens it with every miss, so a few missed days after a long run do not erase your progress. Schedules go beyond daily, such as 3 times every week or every other day, and each habit gets its own reminder that you can check off from the notification. Loop works offline with no account, and you can export to CSV or SQLite. The trade-offs are real: there is no iPhone version, no cloud sync and no guidance on which habits to build.

Who it is for

Android users who want a free, private tracker

Price

Free; no paid plan, no ads and no in-app purchases listed.

The app is completely ad-free, open source and it respects your privacy.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

  • Habit score that weighs your whole history, so a few missed days do not wipe out a long run
  • Flexible schedules such as 3 times every week or every other day
  • One reminder per habit that you can check, dismiss or snooze from the notification
  • Home screen widgets
  • Export to CSV or SQLite

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Free and open source under GPLv3
  • Strength: No account, works offline and the Google Play listing says no data is collected
  • Strength: No ads, and the developer says there never will be
  • Weakness: Android only; the FAQ says there is no iOS version
  • Weakness: No cloud sync between devices
  • Weakness: No guided programs or coaching

Key facts

  • Price: Free
  • License: Open source, GPLv3
  • Platforms: Android (Google Play, F-Droid)
  • Google Play downloads: 5M+
  • Account required: No

Where it ranks

Loop Habit Tracker is No. 3 in our Best Habit Tracker Apps verdict.

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