Streaks counts unbroken days. Hokd counts altitude.
Both apps want you to show up. Where they differ is what happens next. Streaks is named after its central idea, an unbroken chain of days: the run grows while you don't miss, and a missed day ends it. Hokd is built around accumulation: every logged stage adds altitude, and nothing you have already climbed can be taken back.
The day you miss
This is where the two models split. In any streak-based app a missed day is an event: the run ends, and the record you were protecting is gone with it. In hokd a missed day is just a day without an entry. The mountain stays exactly where you left it. You come back to the same altitude, not to zero. There is nothing to break and nothing to feel guilty about.
What actually gets measured
A streak measures one thing: did you do it, yes or no. That is a deliberate choice, not an oversight; it is what makes the model so clear. Hokd measures the shape of the work instead. Every stage belongs to one of five modes (Focus, Make, Courage, Learn, Admin), and altitude is weighted accordingly. Two hours of hard, focused work and a quick inbox sweep are both real, and they do not count the same.
Which one fits you
If your goal is a binary daily ritual, like flossing or ten push-ups, a streak counter does that job well, and hokd would be the wrong tool. If your work is uneven by nature, if a good week looks nothing like the last one, a chain is the wrong instrument. Solo work is uneven by definition.
This page compares two approaches, not two feature lists. Streaks is made by its own developers and is described here only by the central mechanic it is named after; for current features, platforms and pricing, see their site. Hokd is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to them.
The honest answers.
Is hokd a habit tracker?
No. Habit trackers count the days you missed and reset your streak to zero. hokd is the opposite: you log only what you actually did, it adds altitude on a climb that never goes down, and it never holds a missed day against you.
Do I need an account?
No. There are no accounts, no logins and no tracking. Your data lives on your device and — if you turn it on — syncs through your own private iCloud. Hokd never sees it.
How is my data handled?
Local-first. On iPhone and Mac everything stays on-device, and AI runs on-device through Apple Intelligence — nothing leaves your phone. On Android, AI input is sent to the Hokd backend for the response and is not stored.
What does it cost?
hokd has a generous free tier: logging, reflection and playbooks are free, forever. Pro unlocks the AI layer (syntheses, pattern analysis, playbook reviews) and a few extras — as a subscription or a one-time purchase.
Which devices are supported?
iPhone and iPad (iOS 17+), Mac (macOS 14+) and Android (7+). iPhone, iPad and Mac sync via iCloud.
Who is hokd for?
Solopreneurs, freelancers, solo consultants, indie founders and authors — anyone who works without a boss and has to keep going without external pressure.