ADHD-Friendly App Review: Grit
Sometimes, the reason routines feel like too much for people – not just ADHDers, but people in general – has to do more with a lack of visualization than it being a bad routine. Every once in awhile, I run into that very issue: I’ve got a good routine in place, but I need to be able to section it, see it, and gamify it. It took me forever to find an app that did all of that in a way I liked, and I found it in Grit. So let’s talk about why it’s great, what it could work on, and how to get it.
Just a heads up to all my Android users out there: Grit only works for iOS and apple products.
As always, you can find a video of this review here.
What is Grit?
Grit is a visual habit and goal tracker that aims to keep you on track. That’s…kinda it.
What’s so great about Grit?
For me, Grit is the closest to perfect a habit tracker can get.
For one, I love that you can group your habits by whatever common trait feels best to you. I, personally, choose to group them by time of day, but you can do it by theme, room in your house, mood…whatever feels most likely to get you moving when the time comes. I know there are other apps that do something like this – Routinery comes to mind – but my gripe there is that the moment I say I’m ready to start my routine, a timer starts running. I don’t need that, especially in a house where I’m regularly interrupted by someone or something. I just want to know that I can return to the app to indicate when I’ve finished a part of my routine, and Grit allows me to do that. Don’t get me wrong: you can time your behaviors or tasks through Grit; you just don’t have to.
Grit also has a fantastic gamification system, throwing confetti when you achieve a goal; sharing stats, and awarding badges for achievements. It’s also incredibly easy to log your progress with Grit, because their mobile app is just as functional as the desktop version. Praise be.
I also really appreciate that Grit has a Vacation setting that pauses all of your goals until you’re ready to get back on track. You’d think all goal-tracking apps would have this, but surprisingly….no.
You can also integrate with your calendar when you upgrade to pro, so that’s nice.
How can Grit Improve?
You know my ass sat here for a long time, trying to give you an answer to this question, and I still don’t know? Maybe a little more gamification? Maybe? I do like having a bunch of badges to earn, but you can run through these pretty quickly. Tusk also has badges for skipping tasks and taking rest; maybe that? I’m really grasping at straws here.
I think, for the first time in a long time, I can’t think of one thing I’d change about Grit. It’s exactly what I look for in a habit-tracker or goal-tracker. If I think of anything I’ll edit this, but I got nothing.
Who should use Grit?
Frankly, anyone who wishes they had a nice, laid out way of keeping track of their goals that didn’t rush them with unwanted timers is going to love this app.
How to get Grit?
Remember that it’s only available on iOS, so you can get it in the app store. There is a free version that allows you to track up to 3 habits or goals. After that, you’re looking at about 1.99/month or 12.99 for the year.
If you use Grit, let me know what you think? Do you love it? Hate it? I’m interested in what you have to say, so tell me in the comments.
