Notch Blog
Thoughts on goals, milestones, and why the finish line matters more than the streak.
April 22, 2026
A curated list of the best iPhone apps you can buy once and keep forever. No recurring charges, no paywalled updates, no subscription creep.
April 15, 2026
HabitKit and Notch both use dot grids. The visual looks similar. The model underneath is completely different — and that difference determines whether the app fits your goal.
April 8, 2026
Streak trackers penalize rest days. For running goals with a distance or count target, a milestone tracker gives you the feedback that actually matters.
April 1, 2026
A practical guide to tracking reading goals on iPhone. Why habit trackers fall short for book targets, and how a milestone tracker gives you the progress view you actually need.
March 25, 2026
Looking for a Streaks app alternative? An honest look at what Streaks does well, why people leave it, and what to use instead for goals with a finish line.
March 18, 2026
Looking for a habit tracker alternative on iPhone? Here are the best options, what each one does well, and how to pick the right one for your goal.
March 11, 2026
Both track progress, but they measure completely different things. One counts days. The other counts distance. The difference changes everything.
March 4, 2026
Streaks feel motivating until you miss one day. Then the app that was supposed to help you starts making you feel like you've failed.