Why People Use Google Sheets for Habit Tracking
We get it. Spreadsheets are familiar.
It's free
No subscription, no hidden costs.
It's familiar
You already know how to use it.
It's customizable
Build exactly what you want.
But there's a catch...
Manual updates every day. No reminders. No insights. Mobile is clunky.
Google Sheets vs Countiful
Same price. One is smarter.
| Feature | Sheets | Countiful |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Day counting | Manual entry | Automatic |
| Mobile experience | Browser-based | Native app |
| Reminders | None | Daily/weekly |
| Pattern insights | Build your own | Built-in |
| Offline access | Limited | Yes |
| Setup time | Hours (templates) | 30 seconds |
| Export to Sheets | - | Yes |
What You Get With Countiful
Everything a spreadsheet can't do.
Auto Day Counting
No manual updates. Ever.
Pattern Analytics
See when you struggle most.
Reminders
Daily or weekly notifications.
Syncs Everywhere
iPhone, Mac, Android, web.
Works Offline
No internet needed.
Export to Sheets
Download anytime.
Track Any Habit
Exercise streak
Meditation
Sobriety
No junk food
Screen time
Reading
Quit smoking
Sleep schedule
People Who Switched
“I used a Google Sheets template for months. Constantly forgetting to update it. Countiful just works - open it and see your streak.”
David M.
San Francisco, CA
63
days No coffee
“The pattern analytics alone is worth switching. No spreadsheet formula could show me I always slip on Friday evenings.”
Sarah K.
Austin, TX
156
days No junk food
“847 days tracked automatically. Imagine updating a spreadsheet every single day for that long.”
Michael R.
Denver, CO
847
days Alcohol-free
Questions
Can I export my data to Google Sheets?
Yes. Countiful lets you export all your habit data to Google Sheets anytime. You get the best of both worlds - automatic tracking in the app, spreadsheet access when you need it.
Is Countiful free like Google Sheets?
Yes, 100% free. No premium tier, no locked features, no ads. Same price as Google Sheets, but with automatic tracking, reminders, and pattern analytics built in.
Do I need to manually update anything?
No. Unlike Google Sheets where you update cells every day, Countiful automatically tracks time since you started. Just open the app and see your progress.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Native apps for iPhone, Mac, and Android, plus a web app. Much better than trying to use Google Sheets on mobile.
What if I want to switch back to spreadsheets?
No problem. Export your data to Google Sheets anytime. Your data is always yours.
Try the Smarter Habit Tracker
Free like Google Sheets. But automatic.
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