https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.souravsn.daymint
I Built a Habit Tracker App Instead of Using Todoist + Habitica
For 2 years, I juggled 3 different apps for productivity:
- Todoist for tasks
- Habitica for habits
- Google Calendar for planning
Every morning, I'd switch between them 10+ times. It was exhausting.
So I built Daymint - and it's completely changed how I work.
The Problem: App Fatigue
The fundamental issue with using multiple productivity apps:
- Context switching - Your brain loses focus switching between apps
- Fragmented data - Your tasks are in one place, habits in another
- Inconsistency - You miss tracking because you forget which app to use
- Cost - Premium features cost $50-100/year combined
- Complexity - Learning 3 UIs instead of mastering one
I'm not alone. According to a study by the American Psychological Association,
context switching reduces productivity by 40%.
Why These Apps Weren't Enough
Todoist
✓ Powerful task management
✓ Beautiful UI
✗ Terrible for habit tracking
✗ Habit features feel bolted-on
Habitica
✓ Great habit tracking with gamification
✓ Community features
✗ Overkill if you just want simple tracking
✗ Not designed for task management
Google Calendar
✓ Essential for scheduling
✗ Not designed for habit tracking or tasks
✗ Messy mixing of events with habits
The core problem: No single app did all three well.
What I Built Instead
I spent 3 months building Daymint specifically to solve this problem.
Core Features
1. Daily Planner (Multiple Views)
- Today view - see all your tasks + habits for today
- Calendar view - plan your entire week
- Timeline view - time-block your day
- See everything at a glance
2. Habit Tracker (Built for Real Habit Building)
This is what sets it apart.
Most habit apps just count streaks. Daymint:
- Tracks WHY you're building the habit (motivation)
- Shows progress analytics (visual proof you're improving)
- Displays streaks (the most motivating metric)
- Reminds you intelligently (not annoying notifications)
The research is clear: Visual progress is the #1 motivator for habit building.
3. Task Manager (Simple but Powerful)
- Add tasks with priorities, due dates, reminders
- Organize with labels and categories
- Search, filter, sort (find anything instantly)
- Snooze reminders (deal with tasks when you're ready)
4. Everything Offline + Private
- Works completely offline (no internet required)
- Your data never leaves your device (no cloud)
- No tracking, no ads, no servers
- Completely free forever
Key Differences: Daymint vs The Alternatives
| Feature | Daymint | Todoist | Habitica | Google Cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Planning | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Habit Tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Task Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Offline | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Free Forever | ✓ | ✗ (requires Pro) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Privacy | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Single App | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| All 3 Together | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
The Technical Side
Why I built it this way:
Built with:
- Kotlin for Android (clean, modern language)
- Room Database for offline-first architecture
- Material Design 3 for modern UI
- MVVM architecture for maintainability
- Zero dependencies on servers or cloud services
I deliberately chose offline-first + local storage because:
- Privacy - Your habits are personal
- Reliability - No internet issues
- Speed - Everything instant, no network latency
- Control - You own your data
What I Learned
1. The Power of Focus
Building ONE app that does three things well > THREE apps doing one thing each.
The feature creep temptation was real. But I forced myself to ask:
"Does this help with daily planning + task management + habit tracking?"
If not, it got cut.
2. Offline-First Changes Everything
Most apps assume cloud sync. When you design offline-first:
- Users feel more in control
- Privacy concerns disappear
- Speed improves dramatically
- Trust increases
3. Habit Building is Psychological, Not Technical
The best feature isn't the algorithm or the sync. It's:
- Visual progress (streaks)
- Consistent reminders (at the right time)
- Celebration of wins (30-day milestones)
- Low friction (1-tap to complete)
Results So Far
Launched 2 weeks ago on Android:
- 50+ downloads
- 4.2+ rating (from early users)
- 100% positive feedback
- Completely free, no ads
Should You Use Daymint?
Yes, if you:
- Want everything in ONE app
- Value privacy + offline
- Don't need cloud sync
- Want a simple, clean UI
- Can't afford $50+/year for premium tools
No, if you:
- Love Todoist's power features
- Need cross-device sync
- Want gamified habit tracking (Habitica)
- Use teams/collaboration
Get Started
Download Daymint completely free on Google Play Store:
[Play Store Link]
No ads, no tracking, no premium features. Just a simple, powerful
daily planner + habit tracker.
What's Next?
I'm actively developing Daymint based on feedback. Currently working on:
- Recurring task templates
- More analytics on habit progress
- Custom habit schedules
- Export features
I'd love to hear from you:
- What features would make it 5 stars for you?
- What's missing compared to your current setup?
- What's one thing you struggle with in productivity?
Drop a comment below or email me at s22542273@gmail.com
Have you felt the pain of using multiple productivity apps?
What's your setup? Let me know in the comments!