# HabitRix vs HabitShare: two different apps, compared

> HabitShare and HabitRix are two different, unrelated apps from different developers. HabitShare (habitshareapp.com, by Lucas Bickston) shows no iOS update since version 2.1.99 in January 2023. HabitRix, listed in the stores as “Habit Share: HabitRix” (habitshare.app), is the actively updated choice: friends join private, invite-only rooms by link or 6-character code, on iPhone and Android, with no member limit.

Source: https://habitshare.app/compare/habitrix-vs-habitshare/ · Section: Comparisons · Published 2026-10-02 · Updated 2026-10-02 · By Omar Tamimi (HabitRix)

## Key takeaways

- HabitShare (one word, habitshareapp.com) is made by Lucas Bickston. HabitRix (habitshare.app) is made by a separate indie team. The two apps share no accounts, data or history.
- The store name of HabitRix is “Habit Share: HabitRix”, which explains why people confuse the two apps.
- Per the App Store, the latest iOS version of HabitShare is 2.1.99 from January 27, 2023. HabitRix receives regular updates on iPhone and Android, with new versions in 2026.
- HabitRix rooms are private and invite-only. Friends join with a link or a 6-character code from any chat app, and iPhone and Android users share one room.
- HabitRix is free to start: up to 3 habits and your first shared room. HabitRix Pro unlocks unlimited habits and rooms, statistics, more widgets and backup export.

## Are HabitRix and HabitShare the same app?

No. HabitRix and HabitShare are two separate apps from two separate developers. They do not share accounts, data or a company history.

**HabitShare** (written as one word) is a social habit tracker by Lucas Bickston. Its website is habitshareapp.com.

**HabitRix**, our app, is a habit tracker for iPhone and Android built by a small indie team: Omar Tamimi (Android) and Mohamed Elatabany (iOS). Its website is habitshare.app, and its store name is “Habit Share: HabitRix”. HabitRix is built around one idea: tracking habits together with the people who keep you going.

## Why do people confuse HabitShare and HabitRix?

The confusion comes from the names. The store name of HabitRix starts with “Habit Share”, and the HabitRix website uses the domain habitshare.app. The older app HabitShare uses the domain habitshareapp.com.

“Habit share” is also a plain description of what both apps do: you share habits with other people. So a search for “habit share app” can show either app. When you read a review, a forum post or a store page, check three things:

- **The developer name.** HabitShare lists Lucas Bickston. HabitRix lists its own team.
- **The website.** habitshareapp.com is HabitShare. habitshare.app is HabitRix.
- **The full app name.** HabitShare is “HabitShare - Habit Tracker”. HabitRix is “Habit Share: HabitRix” on the App Store and “Habit Share - HabitRix” on Google Play.

## HabitShare vs HabitRix: comparison table

The table below compares the two apps on facts from their store listings and websites, as of October 2026.

| | HabitShare | HabitRix (“Habit Share: HabitRix”) |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Lucas Bickston | Indie team (Omar Tamimi, Mohamed Elatabany) |
| Website | habitshareapp.com | habitshare.app |
| Latest update, iOS | Version 2.1.99, January 27, 2023 (App Store) | Actively updated (new versions in 2026) |
| Latest update, Android | December 2024 (Google Play, at the time of writing) | Actively updated |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iPhone, iPad, Android |
| Social model | Friend list; you pick which habits each friend can see | Private, invite-only rooms built around one shared habit; iPhone and Android in one room; no member limit |
| Invite method | Add friends inside the app | A link or a 6-character code, sent in any chat app |
| What friends see | Shared habits | Each member’s activity grid, total days, today’s check-in and a room leaderboard |
| Notification when a friend checks in | Yes, per its App Store listing | Yes: “✅ Sam completed their habit!” |
| Account needed | Yes, for friends | Only for rooms; personal habits need no account |
| Free to use the shared features | Yes | Yes: your first shared room is free |

## How does HabitRix work?

HabitRix is built around rooms. A room is a private, invite-only space for **one shared habit**, such as “Morning run” or “Read 20 pages”. On iPhone, the app calls a room a “group”. Every member checks in on their own phone, and every member sees the progress of the others.

Inside a room, each member sees each member’s activity grid for about the last six months, total days done, and whether they checked in today. A leaderboard ranks the members, so a little friendly competition comes built in. When a member checks in, the others get a push notification such as “✅ Sam completed their habit!”.

The room check-in is simple and honest: one tap a day, and everyone checks in for today, for themselves. That keeps the shared record trustworthy. Rooms have no member limit, so you can invite one partner, a few friends or a whole team. To learn the steps, read [how to create a room and invite friends](/help/create-a-room-and-invite-friends/).

Your personal habits stay private on your phone. They work offline, they need no account, and room members never see them.

## How does HabitShare work?

HabitShare is built around a friend list. You add friends inside the app, and for each friend you choose which of your habits they can see. Per its website, all habits are private by default. Per its App Store listing, HabitShare also offers reminders, streaks, progress charts and notifications when friends update shared habits.

## Is HabitShare still updated?

HabitShare is still listed in both stores at the time of writing (October 2026). Per its App Store listing, the latest iOS version is 2.1.99, released on January 27, 2023. Its Google Play listing showed a last update in December 2024.

We do not speak for HabitShare or its developer, so check the store listings or habitshareapp.com for its current status. For any app you rely on every day, the update date is worth a look. Store listings show it on the app page, under “Version history” (App Store) or “Updated on” (Google Play).

HabitRix is the actively updated choice. The HabitRix team ships regular updates on iPhone and Android, and new versions arrived throughout 2026.

## Why choose HabitRix?

HabitRix is the better pick if you want to share habits with friends today. Here is what you get:

- **Private, invite-only rooms.** Nobody finds your room unless you send them the link or code.
- **Invites that work in any chat app.** Send a link or a 6-character code in WhatsApp, iMessage or any group chat. Codes do not expire.
- **iPhone and Android in one room.** A mixed group shares one room with no extra setup.
- **No member limit.** Invite a partner, a few friends or a whole team.
- **A clear view of everyone’s progress.** Each member’s activity grid, total days and today’s check-in, plus a room leaderboard.
- **A nudge when friends check in.** A push notification tells the room when a member finishes their habit.
- **Personal habits stay private on your phone.** No account needed for them.
- **No ads, and an app that is actively updated.**

## How much does HabitRix cost?

HabitRix is free to download, and you can start free: up to 3 habits and your first shared room (on iPhone, one group you own and one you join). The free plan also includes streaks, the activity grid, the habit calendar, reminders and a widget.

HabitRix Pro unlocks unlimited habits and rooms, statistics, more widgets and backup export. Plans are monthly, yearly or lifetime, and prices are set by country in the stores. For the full list, see [HabitRix free vs Pro](/help/free-vs-pro/).

## How do I know which app I installed?

Open the store page of the app on your phone and look at the developer name. HabitShare lists Lucas Bickston. HabitRix lists its own developer account and the name “Habit Share: HabitRix” (App Store) or “Habit Share - HabitRix” (Google Play).

Inside the app, the structure is also different. HabitRix has a “Habit Share” tab on Android and a “Community” tab on iPhone, where your rooms or groups appear. Each room shows a 6-character invite code. HabitShare shows a friend list instead.

## How do I move my group to HabitRix?

Moving a group to HabitRix takes a few minutes. Install HabitRix and create a room for the habit you want to share. Send the room link in your group chat. Friends on iPhone or Android tap it and join.

Keep the first week simple: one shared habit, one tap a day. For more options, see our [HabitShare alternatives](/compare/habitshare-alternatives/) and the [best habit tracker apps with friends](/compare/best-habit-tracker-apps-with-friends/).

## FAQ

### Is habitshare.app the HabitShare app?

No. The website habitshare.app belongs to HabitRix, whose store name is “Habit Share: HabitRix”. The app called HabitShare (one word) has its own website, habitshareapp.com, and a different developer, Lucas Bickston. The two apps are not connected.

### Is HabitShare discontinued?

HabitShare is still listed on the App Store and Google Play at the time of writing (October 2026). Per its App Store listing, the latest iOS version is 2.1.99 from January 27, 2023, and its Google Play listing showed a last update in December 2024. If you want an actively updated app for sharing habits with friends, HabitRix gets regular updates on iPhone and Android.

### How do I switch from HabitShare to HabitRix?

Install HabitRix, recreate the habits you want to keep and create a room for each habit you share. Send the room link or 6-character code in your group chat. Friends on iPhone or Android tap the link and join in seconds.

### Do my friends need HabitRix to join my room?

Yes. Every member of a HabitRix room uses HabitRix, on iPhone or Android. A friend taps your invite link: it opens the app if it is installed, or the store page if it is not. HabitShare and HabitRix are separate apps, so a HabitShare friend list does not connect to a HabitRix room.

### Is HabitRix free?

HabitRix is free to download, and you can start free with up to 3 habits and your first shared room (on iPhone, one group you own and one you join). HabitRix Pro is an optional upgrade for unlimited habits and rooms, statistics, more widgets and backup export. HabitRix shows no ads.

## Sources

- [HabitShare - Habit Tracker, App Store listing (Lucas Bickston)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habitshare-habit-tracker/id1048191045)
- [HabitShare - Habit Tracker, Google Play listing](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.habitshareapp)
- [HabitShare official website](https://habitshareapp.com)
- [Habit Share: HabitRix, App Store listing](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6745905628)
- [Habit Share - HabitRix, Google Play listing](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.itdeveapps.habitrix.tracker)

## Related

- [HabitShare alternatives in 2026: actively updated social habit trackers](https://habitshare.app/compare/habitshare-alternatives/)
- [The best habit tracker apps with friends in 2026](https://habitshare.app/compare/best-habit-tracker-apps-with-friends/)
- [How to create a room and invite friends in HabitRix](https://habitshare.app/help/create-a-room-and-invite-friends/)
- [Is HabitRix free? Free plan vs HabitRix Pro](https://habitshare.app/help/free-vs-pro/)

## About HabitRix

HabitRix ("Habit Share: HabitRix" in the app stores) is a habit tracker for iOS and Android where friends, couples and groups track habits together in shared rooms. Free to download, with optional HabitRix Pro.
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habit-share-habitrix/id6745905628 · Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.itdeveapps.habitrix.tracker