Welcome
What is Hey Habit Tracker?
Hey Habit Tracker is your personal habit companion. It helps you build good habits and break bad ones through simple, visual tracking.
Whether you want to drink more water, exercise regularly, read more books, or cut back on coffee — this app makes it easy to see your progress and stay motivated.
What Makes It Different?
Voice-First
On iPhone, log habits just by talking. Say “8 glasses of water” and you’re done.
Simple & Beautiful
No complicated features. Just clear progress rings that show exactly how you’re doing.
Your Data Stays Yours
Everything is stored on your device. We don’t collect, sync, or share your habit data.
Who Is This For?
Hey Habit Tracker is perfect if you:
- Want to build positive daily routines
- Prefer visual progress over complicated spreadsheets
- Value your privacy
- Like the idea of hands-free voice logging (iPhone users)
- Want something simple that actually works
Getting Started
Download & Installation
Hey Habit Tracker is available on the App Store for iPhone.
iPhone
App Store
Just search for “Hey Habit Tracker” and download it for free.
Your First Launch
When you open the app for the first time, you’ll see a friendly welcome that walks you through:
- 1“You just took the hardest step” — A reminder that deciding to change is the biggest hurdle
- 2“Who will you become?” — Think about the person you want to be
- 3“Effortless Accountability” — No streak pressure, no perfection required
- 4“Privacy by Design” — Your habits, your business — data stays on your device
- 5Subscription options — Choose your plan (free or premium)
- 6“How Hey Habit Tracker Works” — A quick overview, then tap Get Started!
Swipe through these screens or tap the buttons to continue.
Creating Your First Habit
After the welcome screens, you’ll land on the home screen. Here’s how to create your first habit:
- 1Tap “Get Started” or the + button
- 2Enter a name (like “Water” or “Exercise”)
- 3Choose whether this is something you want to build (do more of) or break (do less of)
- 4Set your target and unit (like “64 ounces” or “30 minutes”)
- 5Pick a fun icon and color
- 6Tap Save
That’s it! Your first habit is ready to track.
Core Concepts
What is a “Habit” in This App?
A habit is anything you want to track regularly. It could be:
- Something you do (exercise, meditation, reading)
- Something you consume (water, coffee, calories)
- Something you avoid (smoking, screen time, junk food)
Each habit has a target — the amount you’re aiming for each day, week, or month.
Build Habits vs. Break Habits
📈 Build Habits
Things you want to do MORE of. Your goal is to reach or exceed your target.
📉 Break Habits
Things you want to do LESS of. Your goal is to stay under your limit.
The app shows your progress differently for each type, so you always know if you’re on track.
Understanding Your Progress
Your progress is shown as a percentage:
- 100% = You hit your target!
- Over 100% = You exceeded your goal (great for build habits!)
- Under 100% = You still have room to go
Daily Tracking Flow
A typical day looks like this:
- 1Morning — Open the app and see yesterday’s results
- 2Throughout the day — Log entries as you go (voice or manual)
- 3Evening — Check your progress and see if you hit your targets
- 4Repeat — Build momentum day by day
No pressure to be perfect. Just show up and track honestly.
Creating Habits
Step-by-Step Guide
From the home screen, tap + in the Quick Actions area, or go to Settings → My Habits → Add New
Type something short and clear: “Water”, “Exercise”, “Reading”. The app will suggest an icon based on the name.
Build: Things you want to do more of. Break: Things you want to limit.
Enter the number you’re aiming for. For build habits, this is your goal to reach. For break habits, this is your maximum limit.
A quick-log amount for one-tap logging. Example: Set “1” for water so each tap logs 1 glass.
What are you measuring? Glasses, minutes, steps, pages, cups — type any unit that makes sense to you. Note: on the Home screen only the first 3 letters of the unit will be displayed.
Daily: Resets every day at midnight. Weekly: Sunday to Saturday. Monthly: Calendar month.
Pick a color that feels right and choose an emoji icon (or keep the suggested one).
Tap Save and your habit is ready to track.
Common Targets
Here are some common targets to get you started:
| Habit | Good Target | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 64 | ounces |
| Exercise | 30 | minutes |
| Reading | 20 | minutes |
| Meditation | 10 | minutes |
| Coffee (break) | 3 | cups |
| Screen time (break) | 2 | hours |
| Zone 2 workout | 2 | times (per week) |
Start with targets that feel achievable. You can always adjust later!
Examples of Good Habits to Track
Health & Fitness
- • Water intake
- • Exercise minutes
- • Steps walked
- • Hours of sleep
- • Fruits & vegetables eaten
Personal Growth
- • Pages read
- • Minutes of meditation
- • Journal entries
- • Learning time
Productivity
- • Deep work hours
- • Tasks completed
- • Meetings attended
Things to Limit
- • Coffee cups
- • Alcoholic drinks
- • Cigarettes
- • Vaping
- • Social media minutes
- • Snacks eaten
Tracking Your Progress
Logging with Voice (iPhone Only)
This is the magic of Hey Habit Tracker on iPhone! Instead of typing, just talk.
How it works:
You don’t even need to have the app open —
- 1Just say “Hey Siri, log habit in Hey Habit Tracker”
- 2Siri will respond: “What would you like to log?”
- 3Then say the amount and habit name. For example: “10 grams of protein”
- 4Siri will confirm by saying “Logged 10 grams of protein”
That’s it — two steps, completely hands-free.
Other supported phrases to engage Siri:
- “Hey Siri, track habit in Hey Habit Tracker”
- “Hey Siri, record habit in Hey Habit Tracker”
- “Hey Siri, add habit in Hey Habit Tracker”
Tips for voice logging:
- Speak clearly and naturally
- If Siri doesn’t understand, it will ask you to repeat
- You can always switch to manual entry (see below)
Manual Entry (All Platforms)
When you prefer typing:
- 1Tap the Log tab or tap the habit’s button under Quick Actions on the Home Page
- 2Select your habit from the dropdown if your navigation path was through Log
- 3Enter the amount
- 4Add a note if you want (optional)
- 5Adjust the date/time if needed
- 6Tap Save
Quick Actions from Home Screen
The fastest way to log habits:
- 1Look at the Quick Actions section on the home screen
- 2Each habit has its own button
- 3Tap once to log your default value
Example: If your Water habit has a default of 1, each tap logs 1 glass.
Set up default values when creating habits to make this super quick!
Viewing Your Progress
Home Screen
Your home screen is command central. Here’s what you’ll see:
Progress Visualization
Concentric progress rings showing all your habits at once. Each ring fills based on your percentage toward the target.
Quick Actions
Buttons for your habits. Tap to log with your default value. The + button adds new habits.
Recent Activity
Your last 5 logged entries. Shows what, when, and how much. Tap “See All” for the full history.
Progress Tab
Tap the Progress tab for deeper insights.
Overview Mode: Summary cards showing Goals Met, Needs Work, and Average Progress, plus your progress visualization and actual vs. target numbers.
Time Periods:
- Today — Just today’s progress
- Week — Last 7 days
- Month — This month so far
- All — Your complete history
Charts
Tap “Charts” in the Progress tab to see trends:
Bar Chart
Daily totals as vertical bars with a target line. Scroll left to see past days.
Line Chart
Your progress as a flowing line. Great for spotting trends over time.
Heatmap
A calendar-style grid. Darker colors = better performance. Shows all habits at once.
Managing Habits
Editing Existing Habits
Made a mistake or want to change your target?
- 1Go to Settings → My Habits
- 2Find the habit you want to change
- 3Tap the Edit button
- 4Make your changes
- 5Tap Save
You can change anything: name, target, icon, color, habit type.
Archiving vs. Deleting
Archive
Hides a habit but keeps all your history. Great for seasonal habits. You can restore it anytime.
Edit the habit → Tap “Archive” in the Danger Zone section → Confirm
Delete
Removes the habit completely. All history for that habit is gone. Use only if you’re sure.
To restore archived: Settings → My Habits → Archived Habits → Restore
Editing & Deleting Entries
Made a logging mistake? No problem.
To edit an entry: Go to the Data tab → Find the entry → Tap Edit → Change the amount, date, time, or notes → Tap Save
To delete an entry: Go to the Data tab → Find the entry → Tap Delete → Confirm deletion
Settings & Preferences
Appearance
Reminders
Set a daily reminder notification to log your habits. Choose your preferred time. Great for building the tracking habit itself!
Data Management
View Storage
See how much space your data uses and check when you last backed up.
Export Options
Download Database: Full backup file. Generate Test Data: Create sample data to explore features.
Danger Zone
Clear All Data: Permanently delete everything. Requires double confirmation. Cannot be undone!
Tips for Success
Start Small
Research shows that more than 7 habits is too difficult for most people to track, so Hey Habit Tracker has a 7 habit limit. Track just 2–3 habits at first. Pick your top priorities and nail those first. You can always add more later.
Use Default Values
Set up default values for one-tap logging: Water = 1 glass, Exercise = 15 minutes, Reading = 10 pages. Makes logging so fast you’ll actually do it.
Don’t Chase Perfection
Missing a day doesn’t erase your progress. The app shows averages and trends, not just streaks. A few missed days in a great month is still a great month!
Review Weekly
Take 5 minutes each week to check the Week view, celebrate what went well, notice patterns, and adjust targets if needed.
Make It Visible
Keep the app on your phone’s home screen. The more you see it, the more you’ll use it.
Pair Habits with Triggers
Attach habits to things you already do: “After my morning coffee, I’ll log my water goal.” “Before bed, I’ll review my day.”
Be Honest
Log what actually happened, not what you wish happened. The data is for YOU. Honest tracking leads to real insights.
Troubleshooting
Privacy & Your Data
🔒 Your data stays on your device. Period.
Your habit data is stored locally on your phone, tablet, or computer. It never leaves your device unless YOU choose to export it.
Crash Reporting & Analytics
To improve app stability, we use Sentry for crash reporting. This collects:
- Anonymous session data (app opens, crashes)
- Error reports with device platform info
- No habit data, names, or logged entries are ever sent
Emails and IP addresses are stripped before any data is transmitted.
What We Don’t Collect
- We don’t track what habits you create
- We don’t collect personal information (name, email, location)
- We don’t have accounts or logins
- We don’t sync your habit data to any cloud servers
Exporting Your Data
Want a backup or to analyze your data elsewhere?
JSON Export
Full backup. Contains everything: habits, entries, settings. Can be imported back.
CSV Export
Opens in Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers. Perfect for custom charts.
Database Export
Raw SQLite .db file. For advanced users or full backups.
How to export: Go to the Data tab → Tap the export button → Choose your format → Share or save the file.
Deleting Your Data
- Delete individual entries: Data tab → Find entry → Delete
- Delete a habit and its history: Settings → My Habits → Edit → Delete
- Delete EVERYTHING: Settings → Clear All Data (requires confirmation, cannot be undone)
FAQ
General Questions
Habits & Tracking
Data & Privacy
Troubleshooting
You’ve Got This!
Building habits isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up, tracking honestly, and making small improvements over time.
Hey Habit Tracker is here to support you on that journey. One day at a time, one log at a time.
Now go track something!