Habitica turns your own to-do list into a role-playing game you play alone on your phone. Tri-Ventures also gamifies the day, but the game happens outside: three real events at real places near you, usually with other people. Same idea about habits, opposite idea about screens.
| Tri-Ventures | Habitica | |
|---|---|---|
| Where the game happens | Out in your neighborhood. Swap screen time for sunshine. | On the screen — avatars, gear and quests. |
| Who writes the list | We do. You get today's three, already chosen, and swap anything in one tap. | You do. You set up every habit, daily and to-do yourself. |
| Local discovery | Named spots near your ZIP code inside a radius you set. | None. Habits are whatever you type in. |
| Setup effort | Enter a ZIP code and go. | Meaningful setup and ongoing list maintenance. |
| Social | Do it with your partner, kids, dog or neighbors. Daily conversation prompts. State leaderboard. | Parties and guilds inside the game. |
| Accountability | Points and a daily streak for actually leaving the house. | Avatar damage and rewards for checking boxes. |
| Price | $9/month or $39/year (over 60% off annually), 7-day free trial with a card. | Free to use, with an optional subscription around $5/month for extra game features. |
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$9/month or $39/year. 7-day free trial, card required, cancel any time before day 7 and you're not charged.