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Today (Version 1.1)|

MMMarisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD
· 1 min read

Photo: Vlada Karpovich

Written in 2016, 10 years ago. Food science changes, so check newer advice before you change your routine.

Lifestyle Consistency

Everyday Wellness Habit Consistency

Core daily lifestyle pillars recommended by nutrition professionals for lifelong vitality.

  1. Morning Hydration & SunlightCircadian rhythm anchor 100%
  2. Whole-Food Plate BalanceReal food plate foundation 85%
  3. Movement SnackingActive breaks through the day 30 min total
  4. Evening Digital Wind-DownRestful boundary 88/100

Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics & American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Synopsis of the App
Today is a habit-tracking app that focuses on effective and efficient habit development and health tracking in one convenient, well-designed space.

Platform and Price
Free. Apple only

RDN Score
5 out of 5

Pros

  • Gorgeous, simple and intuitive interface that’s pleasant to use.
  • Adorn habits and activities with high quality motivating and inspiring cover images.
  • Build a unique dashboard for each habit or activity you want to develop and track.
  • Name and track up to 3 habits in the free version.
  • Track current and longest streaks with the streak calendar.
  • Set reminders and check-in once or more per day.
  • Add cards to each habit or activity page including Apple Health charts, custom charts and counters, milestones and to-do lists, journals and photo galleries.
  • Earn and share badges to social media to stay accountable and motivated.
  • Includes flexibility in scheduling reminders, check-ins and habit frequencies.
  • View your profile to track trends across all habits and view overall progress including a persistence score, daily averages and total and daily check-ins.
  • Premium version allows data backup, passcode lock, unlimited habits and unlimited cards per habit and the option to create custom covers. 

Cons

  • Available on the Apple platform only at the time of review.
  • Free version limits to 3 habits at a time and one widget for each type  – but the premium version is available at just $4.99.

Bottom Line
Ideal for anyone working to establish and track new habits, the Today app is a fun, inspiring and easy way to organize personal habit goals and reminders. 

Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD

Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is a nutrition consultant based in Atlanta and adjunct faculty at Georgia State University. Follow her at MarisaMoore.com, on Twitter or Instagram.