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Frequently Asked
How do I complete a habit?
Tap the circle once to mark it complete for the day. The ring fills with a satisfying haptic. To re-open the same circle for stats, long-press it.
How do I track a "bad" habit I'm trying to quit?
When creating a habit, choose Break Habit. The tile shows "days clean" instead of a streak. Tapping it brings up a relapse confirmation — confirm only when you actually slip, and the counter resets.
Does Apple Health really auto-complete habits?
Yes. Habits with names matching walk, hydrate, strength, meditate, or sleep are automatically linked to the matching HealthKit metric and complete themselves once you cross the daily goal. Sync runs each time the app is opened or returns to the foreground.
If a habit isn't auto-completing:
- Check iOS Settings → Health → Data Access & Devices → Betterment and ensure all categories are enabled.
- Make sure HealthKit actually has data for that day (open the Health app to verify).
How does iCloud sync work?
Betterment uses SwiftData with CloudKit. Your habit database syncs through your private iCloud database — Apple manages the sync, and we have zero access to it. Sign in to iCloud on each device with the same Apple ID and your data appears everywhere automatically. Toggle it off in Profile → Settings → iCloud Sync.
Can I set custom reminders?
Yes. Long-press a habit tile to open the detail screen, then toggle Daily reminder and pick a time. A local notification fires every day at that hour with the habit's name.
Why is the app pure black and white?
Habit tracking is a focus tool. The monochrome theme is intentional — it removes visual noise and forces your eye toward the rings. The whole app inverts automatically when iOS switches between Light and Dark mode.
Does this work on iPad / Apple Watch / Mac?
iPhone is the primary surface. iPad runs the iPhone app (Universal). Apple Watch complications and a watchOS dashboard are bundled and sync via Watch Connectivity. Mac (via "Designed for iPad") works but isn't optimized.
How do I delete a habit?
Long-press the habit tile to open detail, scroll to the bottom, and tap Delete Habit. All history and notes for that habit are removed.
Is there a subscription?
No. Betterment is a one-time purchase. Every feature is unlocked from the moment you install. No paywall, no upsell, no ads. Forever.
How do I request a feature or report a bug?
Email support@betterment.app or open an issue on our GitHub. Roadmap is community-driven.