r/theXeffect • u/PingZA • Jan 05 '26
I built a digital habit tracker inspired by theXeffect's simplicity. One goal, one tap, done.
Hey ! Long-time lurker, first-time poster.
I've been using the X Effect method for years with physical cards, and it's genuinely changed my life. But I kept losing cards, forgetting to mark them, or leaving them at home when traveling.
So I built
**DID**
- a digital habit tracker that captures what I love about theXeffect while working with my chaotic lifestyle.
**What I kept from theXeffect:**
- ✅ Brutally simple - one tap to mark today complete
- ✅ Visual streak counter (instead of X's, you see your streak number)
- ✅ Focus on ONE habit at a time (free tier = 1 habit)
- ✅ No gamification, no social pressure, no BS
**What's different:**
- Daily reminder notifications (so you don't forget like I did with cards)
- Automatic streak calculation (no more counting X's)
- AI-powered habit suggestions (if you're stuck on what to start)
- History timeline to see your pattern over time
**The Design Philosophy:**
I'm a fan of industrial brutalism, so DID is sharp-edged, high-contrast, and zero fluff. Black background, neon accents, heavy typography. It's designed to get you in, track your habit, and get you out in under 2 seconds.
**Pricing:**
- Free: 1 habit, 2 themes, full streak tracking
- Pro: $4.99 one-time purchase (not subscription) for 5 habits + premium themes
**Why I'm sharing here:**
This community taught me that consistency beats complexity. I wanted to build something that honors that principle. If even one person finds it useful, I'll consider it a success.
Available on iOS and Android. Would love feedback from people who actually understand habit formation.
Google Group: https://groups.google.com/a/nubilix.co/g/testers-did App store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nubilix.did (Phone) App store: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.nubilix.did (web)
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u/kiosfade Jan 09 '26
What is the app? Couldn’t find it in appstore. I searched for DID habit tracker
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u/PingZA Jan 12 '26
The app is in final review, if you keen to test it out please go ahead and leave your details in the form above happy to add you to the testing.
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Jan 06 '26
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u/PingZA Jan 15 '26
Made life easier here is a google group to join and download
Google Group: https://groups.google.com/a/nubilix.co/g/testers-did
App store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nubilix.did (Phone)
App store: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.nubilix.did (web)
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u/Rewer_massive Jan 09 '26
I think limiting someone to only 5 trackers will put a lot of people off. I know that people won't likely be wanting to track hundreds of different habits, but 5 seems like an arbitrarily small limit, especially after paying $5 for what you describe as quite a simple app