Goal

Goal, listed as Goal: Habits & Tasks and formerly Goal: Habits & Goals, is a habit tracker and task planner for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch by George Ivanov. It brings daily habits and one-time tasks into a single app and includes a personal AI coach. Goal is meant for people trying to keep promises to themselves, such as starting workouts, quitting smoking, giving up sweets or meditating daily.

In Goal, a user creates daily habits and one-time tasks, then checks them off as they are done through the app, interactive widgets, Siri voice control or an Apple Watch. Smart reminders prompt the user at the right time, and a daily summary lists the day's tasks and habits. The personal AI coach analyzes the user's progress and gives personalized recommendations for getting better results.

Goal's other capabilities include detailed analytics with statistics for every habit and task, a community where users share successes, ask for advice and read other users' stories, and direct messages with friends and community members. Progress on the Apple Watch face, life hacks inside the app, customizable interface colors and automatic iCloud sync of all progress are also included. Version 7 added the task planner alongside habit tracking.

Goal is free to use, and an optional auto-renewing Premium subscription allows an unlimited number of habits and tasks while other features of the free version stay unrestricted. Listed in-app purchases include Premium subscriptions from $0.99 to $12.99, Infinite Premium at $21.99 and Goal Stars. Goal requires iOS 16.4 or later and watchOS 10.5 or later, and is offered in English and 22 more languages.

Use cases

• Building a daily workout or meditation habit with reminders
• Quitting smoking and tracking each smoke-free day
• Remembering one-time errands such as shopping items
• Getting AI recommendations when progress on a habit slips
• Sharing habit progress with a community for advice and motivation