XPNotes and Habitica: what's different
Both turn tasks into an RPG. Habitica has native apps, more languages and open-source code; XPNotes is built around life goals, with turn-based hunts, 23 classes and notes with tasks, and only sells the Epic plan, with nothing that gives an advantage in the game.
In short
Habitica has been around since 2013 and is the best-known app for turning tasks into an RPG. XPNotes starts from the same idea with a different center: your life goals, turn-based combat you set up yourself and a notes editor whose tasks become quests.
The Habitica details below come from the pages listed under "Sources", checked on October 2, 2026. Prices and features change: check the source before you decide.
Side by side
| XPNotes | Habitica | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. Optional Epic plan at US$ 4.99 per month or US$ 39.99 per year | Free. Optional subscription at US$4.99 a month or US$47.99 a year (App Store, US) |
| In-app purchases | Only the Epic plan and Epic gifts. Never sells XP, gold, power or progression time | Gems (US$0.99 to US$19.99) and subscription (App Store, US) |
| Where to use it | Computer and phone browser, installable as an app | Web plus official iOS and Android apps |
| Task types | One-off, daily and recurring quests, plus task lines in notes | Habits (positive and negative), Dailies and To-Dos |
| When you miss | No health loss: the quest's streak resets | Missed Dailies take health from your avatar; in a boss quest, the boss attacks the whole party |
| Classes | 23 (Apprentice, 7 base and 15 advanced) | 4 (Warrior, Mage, Healer and Rogue), from level 10 |
| Combat | Turn-based hunts against 54 monsters, with a skill Rotation you set | Party boss quests: damage to the boss comes from completed tasks |
| Party | Up to 4 people, chat, party hunts and a weekly chest | Parties with chat and quests, public Challenges and private messages. Tavern and Guilds shut down on August 8, 2023 |
| Languages | 3 (English, Portuguese and Spanish) | English plus 17 more (App Store) |
| Open source | No | Yes (GPL 3.0 for the code) |
Where Habitica does better
- Native apps for iOS and Android; XPNotes runs in the browser for now (you can install it on your home screen).
- More languages and a large community with over ten years of history.
- Open source, for people who want to read or contribute to the code.
- Public Challenges and a collection of pets and mounts.
- Negative habits, to track what you want to avoid.
Where XPNotes is different
- Life goals at the center: the starting campaign sets up areas, goals and habits; each goal earns medals and bosses.
- Real turn-based combat, with 23 classes, a Rotation, a forge and more than 600 pieces of gear.
- Hunts only from quests: each of your first 5 of the day gives a hunt, and there are no free hunts.
- No punishment for missing: your hero doesn't lose health; only the quest's streak resets.
- Notes with tasks: a notes editor where every task line is a quest.
- Only the Epic plan for sale, and a rule never to sell power.
Which one to choose
If you want native apps, lots of languages or a big community, Habitica is a great choice. If you want turn-based combat to build, life goals at the center and no shop inside the game, try XPNotes: the free plan has the whole game.
Sources
Checked on October 2, 2026:
- Habitica on the App Store (US): subscription and gem prices, languages, features.
- Habitica Wiki: Subscription: what the subscription includes.
- Habitica Wiki: Class System: classes and unlock level.
- Habitica Wiki: Boss: boss damage and missed Dailies.
- Habitica Wiki: Tavern and Guild Shutdown FAQ: the Tavern and Guilds shutdown.
- Habitica on Wikipedia: launch year, platforms and license.
Frequently asked questions
Is XPNotes a copy of Habitica?
No. Both turn tasks into an RPG, but XPNotes is built around life goals, with turn-based hunts and notes with tasks.
Can I bring my tasks over from Habitica?
There's no import yet. You can recreate your habits in the starting campaign in a few minutes.
Which one is better?
It depends on what you're looking for. This page shows the objective differences, including where Habitica does better, so you can decide.
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