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Build habits and achieve goals with a private, local-first tracker. Offers multiple tracking methods like streaks, running totals, and target dates. Provides insightful data and customizable reminders without ads or accounts.
✓Multiple habit tracking methods
✓Running total and target date goals
✓Daily habit streaks
✓Activity heatmap and trend charts
✓Customizable reminders
✓Focus timer
✓Local-first data privacy
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What's New in Onward
1.5
October 4, 2026
New in Onward: • Countdowns: count down to a birthday, trip or deadline, or count up from a day that matters — with a "Coming up" strip on Today, reminders, and a Countdown widget • Countdown extras (Pro): repeating countdowns, weekdays-only counting, reminders a day or week ahead, year/quarter/month/week progress, and import from your Calendar • Control Center controls: check off a habit, quick-log, or start a focus timer from Control Center, the Lock Screen, or the Action Button • Siri & Shortcuts: log progress and check your streak without opening the app • Live Activities for timers on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (Pro) • Activity Heatmap widget and new widget styles (Pro) • New Goals Dashboard widget, larger Streak and Target widgets, an iPad Today widget, and more Lock Screen options • Tap a habit, timer, or goal in a widget to jump straight to it • Widgets now look right in Tinted and Clear Home Screen modes
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What are the different ways to track progress in Onward?
Onward offers four distinct tracking methods: Daily Habit for streaks, Running Total for cumulative counts, Target by Date for paced goals, and Resolution for one-time achievements with customizable tracking.
Does Onward have ads?
No, Onward is completely ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not display any advertisements.
What are the benefits of Onward Pro?
Onward Pro removes the goal limit and unlocks the full Insights dashboard, Weekly Review, timed habits with a Focus timer, Apple Health import, CSV import/export, multiple reminders per habit, and Resolution progress tracking. It's a one-time purchase, not a subscription.
How does Onward handle user data privacy?
Onward is local-first, meaning your data is stored on your device. There is no account creation, sign-in, analytics, or tracking. iCloud sync uses your private iCloud, and Apple Health import is opt-in and read-only.
Can I edit past entries in Onward?
Yes, Onward provides a full calendar history that you can edit and backfill, allowing you to adjust past entries as needed.
What devices is Onward available on?
Onward is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with iCloud sync across your own devices.
How often is Onward updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on July 30, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates.
What is the age rating for Onward?
Onward has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
