My Own Pace — Life isn't a winning streak

Our Philosophy

You've already tried the hard way

Most habit apps punish you for being human. Miss a day? Streak gone. Skip a week? Start over. We built My Own Pace for everyone who's been burned by that cycle — because progress shouldn't disappear the moment life gets real.

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Progress only grows

Your progress never resets. Every check-in adds up, forever. There's nothing to lose.

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Rest days count

Choosing to rest is an intentional act. We track it and celebrate it — because recovery matters.

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No competition

No leaderboards. No comparisons. Just you, your habits, and a turtle that grows with you.

Features

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Simple tools designed around how people actually build habits — with compassion built into every interaction.

Meet your companion

A turtle that grows with every step you take. Full check-in, partial effort, or intentional rest — they all count. Watch your companion evolve from egg to fully grown turtle as you build your habits over time.

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Three ways to check in

Did the full thing, did the minimum, or chose to rest. Every option is valid. Every option counts toward your growth.

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Personalised coaching

Get thoughtful responses that reflect your actual journey. Your coach notices patterns, celebrates comebacks, and never judges.

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Friends, not followers

Share encouragement with close friends. No public feeds, no likes, no performance — just genuine support when it matters.

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Gentle insights

See your patterns without pressure. Your journey screen shows growth over time — dots that only fill in, never disappear.

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Meaningful badges

Earn achievements for real milestones. First check-in, first comeback after a break, consistency across categories — not arbitrary targets.

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Kind reminders

Daily reminders with a gentle daily quote. Never aggressive, never guilt-tripping. Just a soft nudge when you want one.

How It Works

As simple as it should be

No complicated setup. No overwhelming options. Just three steps to start building habits that actually stick.

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Pick your habits

Choose what matters to you across six life categories. We'll suggest a realistic schedule based on your honest capacity.

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Check in daily

Each day, tell us what you did — the full thing, the bare minimum, or a rest day. It takes five seconds.

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Watch yourself grow

Your companion evolves, badges unlock, and your journey map fills in — one honest day at a time.

FAQ

Common questions

Nothing bad. Your progress stays exactly where it was. There are no streaks to break, no points to lose, and no guilt trips. When you come back, you pick up right where you left off. If you're away for a while, your friends can even send you encouragement.

Your companion starts as an egg and grows as you check in. Every check-in — whether it's a full effort, the bare minimum, or an intentional rest day — helps it grow. It's a gentle visual reminder that slow, steady progress adds up. You can name it whatever you like.

The core experience is completely free — habits, check-ins, your companion, badges, and friend connections. A premium option offers personalised AI coaching that gives you deeper, more contextual responses based on your specific journey and patterns.

Most habit apps are built around streaks and punishment — miss a day and you feel like a failure. We flipped that model entirely. Progress never resets, rest is celebrated, and the whole experience is designed for people who've tried those apps and felt worse. There's no competition, no leaderboards, and no shame.

Yes. Your habit data is yours. We don't sell it, we don't show ads, and we don't share it with third parties. The only people who can see any part of your activity are friends you explicitly connect with — and even then, they only see limited information, never your full habits or check-in details.

My Own Pace is available on both iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). The experience is the same on both platforms.

Ready to go at your own pace?

Start building habits that respect who you are. Free to download, no account required to explore.

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Build habits without breaking yourself