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Habitica vs Pocket Lists

Both stand on to-do list apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Habitica

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Habitica combines task tracking with avatar progression, rewards, and group accountability. The free plan is available, while Group Plans add shared features and recurring per-member charges.

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Pocket Lists covers everyday task lists with recurring schedules, reminders, calendar sync, and subtasks. Its free plan and several premium purchase formats provide options for individuals and families, though exact plan prices are not shown.

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The facts

	Habitica	Pocket Lists
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	iPhone, Mac, Web
Lowest paid plan	Subscription: $47.99 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	5	6
Maker	Not published	Pocket Lists
Website	habitica.com	pocketlists.com
On to-do list apps	#52 of 150	#56 of 150

Habitica: what it does well

Free plan can be fully enjoyed for free.
Task completion advances an avatar and unlocks rewards.
Friends can fight monsters together.
Group Plans provide shared tasks and chat.
Publishes V3 API documentation.

What to know first

Group Plan costs $9 a month.
Group Plan adds $3 per additional member.
iOS app lists optional in-app purchases and subscriptions.
Group subscriptions automatically renew.

Pocket Lists: what it does well

Works on iOS, macOS, and the web
Supports recurring tasks and reminders
Calendar synchronization is included
Subtasks organize smaller steps
Family plans support up to six members

What to know first

Paid access starts at $1.99/mo
Apple Watch app is listed only with Premium plans

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