Seeking super simple calendar app
September 2, 2015 2:52 PM Subscribe
So, I currently have a system where when I accomplish a certain daily goal, I stick a star sticker on a physical calendar. Now I want to keep doing that, but on my phone!
My current calendar method is fun, but my job is changing to a new role where I'll be at multiple sites and not always at my desk to stick the sticker each day. I could try to keep track and catch up when I'm in the office, but I feel that this method is prone to failure (and I wouldn't get the fun sticker moment each day!)
I would like to try transitioning to an app on my iPhone if there's something out there with similar functionality. What I want is basically a calendar app where all it does is display the calendar for each month, and when you tap a particular day, it adds a star (or whatever - a checkmark or heart or something else would be fine).
It needs to work on an iPhone, and I would be willing to pay up to $5 or so if it is really pretty.
My current calendar method is fun, but my job is changing to a new role where I'll be at multiple sites and not always at my desk to stick the sticker each day. I could try to keep track and catch up when I'm in the office, but I feel that this method is prone to failure (and I wouldn't get the fun sticker moment each day!)
I would like to try transitioning to an app on my iPhone if there's something out there with similar functionality. What I want is basically a calendar app where all it does is display the calendar for each month, and when you tap a particular day, it adds a star (or whatever - a checkmark or heart or something else would be fine).
It needs to work on an iPhone, and I would be willing to pay up to $5 or so if it is really pretty.
I think Goal Streaks would work for this - it displays the days of the month and lets you check off each day.
posted by Aravis76 at 3:09 PM on September 2, 2015
posted by Aravis76 at 3:09 PM on September 2, 2015
Chains.cc is a (free) service with a (not-free but within your budget) companion app that does this.
posted by brentajones at 3:10 PM on September 2, 2015 [2 favorites]
posted by brentajones at 3:10 PM on September 2, 2015 [2 favorites]
There's a whole subcategory of "habit-building" apps that do this--if you search for "calendar habit" on the app store, you'll find a bunch. This one is free and simple and seems to do exactly what you want.
posted by adamrice at 3:14 PM on September 2, 2015 [3 favorites]
posted by adamrice at 3:14 PM on September 2, 2015 [3 favorites]
I like Chains.cc. The stickers are really cute and they upgrade you every 7 days I mean just try the book one it is the cutest thing. Really.
posted by tel3path at 3:36 PM on September 2, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by tel3path at 3:36 PM on September 2, 2015 [1 favorite]
Good Habits does this, if you prefer simple over cute.
posted by une_heure_pleine at 4:49 PM on September 2, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by une_heure_pleine at 4:49 PM on September 2, 2015 [1 favorite]
Alternatively, use a smaller calendar, smaller stickers, and keep it in your car. And congratulations on keeping your good habit going.
posted by theora55 at 7:11 AM on September 3, 2015
posted by theora55 at 7:11 AM on September 3, 2015
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posted by Major Matt Mason Dixon at 3:07 PM on September 2, 2015