The Vector Guide

Everything Vector does for you

Every habit you keep is a small vote for who you are becoming. Here is everything Vector can do to help, so you get the most from it.

• Start
• Habits that stick
• Never forget
• Bad days
• Automatic ticks
• Progress and Report
• Identities
• Privacy
• Free and Premium
• Top tips

Start in two minutes

No account, no sign-up, no email. Just open it and begin.

• Choose who you want to becomePick an identity, such as The Calm Leader or Present at Home. It shapes the habits Vector suggests.
• Add your first habit and tick itChoose a ready-made habit or write your own. Hold it to tick it off: that is day one.

Build habits that stick

Built on the research behind habits that last, not just a checklist.

• Your own habits, as many as you likeEach with its own time and days: every day, weekdays, weekends, or any days you choose.
• Hold to tickA habit is ticked by holding it for a moment, so a stray tap never counts.
• An "if-then" planTie a habit to a moment you already have: "After my morning coffee, I will read 10 pages." Your reminder says it back to you.
• A plan for what gets in the way"If I'm too tired, then I will read one page in bed." Decide in advance, so the hard moment is already solved.
• A small version for hard days"Read 1 page" still counts. On a busy day, or the day after a miss, Vector offers it instead.

Never forget a habit

Gentle nudges at the right moment, and your habits wherever you look.

• Reminders at your timeWith a "Mark as done" button right on the notification. No need to open the app.
• Tick from your watch"Mark as done" works on Apple Watch, Wear OS and other watches that show your phone's notifications.
• Evening check-inIf a reminder was swiped away, one calm notification in the evening lists only what is still open. On days you finish everything, nothing is sent. Turn it on in Settings.
• Home-screen widgetToday's progress ring and your habits on your home screen, on Android and iPhone. Tap a habit to tick it without opening Vector.
• A real alarm for wake-up habitsANDROIDOn a habit's page, "Set a 7:00 AM alarm" puts it in your phone's own Clock app, so it rings even on silent.
• Add to your calendarANDROIDPut a habit in your work calendar as a repeating event, so the time is protected.

Miss a day without losing everything

Most people quit habit apps after one bad day. Vector is built so you don't.

• One forgiven day every weekMiss one day and your streak carries on. The next morning, Vector tells you it was forgiven.
• A welcome back, not a resetThe day after a miss, Vector offers your small version, or a fresh start on Monday. Coming back is what builds a habit.
• Rest daysMark a day off for any habit. Rest days never count as missed.

Let your phone and watch tick for you

Connect Health Connect (Android) or Apple Health (iPhone) in Settings. Vector only reads, and nothing leaves your phone.

• StepsWalking habits tick once you reach your step goal.
• Workouts30 minutes of exercise ticks your identity's "Move" habit.
• Sleep"Sleep 7+ hours" ticks from what your watch, ring or phone recorded last night.
• Mindful minutesMeditation and breathing habits tick from apps that share mindful minutes.
• WaterWater habits tick once the water you logged reaches your goal.
• Works with your watch or ringApple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Oura and more, through your phone's health app. See the list in Settings.

To make one of your own habits tick itself, open it, tap Edit, and turn on "Tick off automatically". Choose steps, sleep, mindful minutes or water, and a goal.

See your progress

Clear answers, not cluttered charts. Each habit has its own page, and your Report brings it all together.

• Each habit's pageYour current and best streak, habit strength, and the last 16 weeks at a glance. Tap any habit to see it.
• When a habit becomes automaticVector notices when a habit no longer needs a reminder, and offers to turn it off.
• A line for your dayOnce everything is done, Vector says something true and encouraging about your progress.
• The BriefYour week or month in plain words: how often you came back after a miss, how your consistency compares with last time, and your strongest and weakest days.
• At a glanceThe share of habits done (compared with last week), the days you showed up, and your strongest habit.
• How your days wentA ring chart of every habit-day: done, missed and rest days.
• Consistency over timeA line chart of the last 8 weeks. Tap a point to see that week.
• Weekly rhythmBars for each day of the week, naming your best day, so you know which days need a plan.
• Last 6 monthsEvery day as a square, brighter when more was done: your whole journey at a glance.
• Road to automaticA curve for each habit showing how close it is to feeling effortless, based on how many times you have done it.
• Your habits, one by oneEach habit's trend, so you see which ones are growing and which need attention.
• Weekly reviewThree questions in about two minutes: what went well, what got in the way, and one change for next week. Next week, Vector reminds you what you planned.

Become who you want to be

Habits are easier to keep when they are part of who you are.

• 16 identitiesFor work and life: The Calm Leader, The Strategist, The High Performer, The Mentor, Present at Home and more.
• Habits backed by researchEach identity comes with daily habits. Every habit shows why it helps, how strong the evidence is, and the study behind it.
• Your own wordsWrite one line about who you are becoming, such as "I stay calm and clear when it matters most." Vector shows it back to you.
• Switch whenever you likeTry a different identity at any time. Your history stays.

Private by design

Your habits are personal. They stay that way.

• No account, no ads, no trackingVector never asks who you are and never sends your habits, history or health data to us or anyone else.
• Moving to a new phoneYour phone's own backup brings Vector with it. You can also save an encrypted backup file in Settings, locked with a passphrase only you know.

Comfortable for everyone

• Light, dark or automaticFollows your phone, or choose in Settings.
• Large text and screen readersWorks with your phone's text size, TalkBack and VoiceOver.
• Phones, tablets and foldablesOn a large screen or an unfolded foldable, your list and the habit you open sit side by side.

What's free, and what Premium adds

Premium is yearly (with a 14-day free trial for new subscribers), monthly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in your own currency in the app.

Five tips to get the most from Vector

1. Start small. Two or three habits you can really keep beat ten you won't.
2. Write the "if-then" plan. Tying a habit to a moment you already have is the strongest habit-building step there is.
3. Set a small version. On a hard day, doing a little keeps the habit alive.
4. Connect your watch or phone health data. Let steps, sleep and meditation tick themselves.
5. Missed a day? Just come back. One miss is forgiven. Coming back the next day is what matters.

Tell us what you think

In Vector, go to Settings, then "Suggest a feature" or "Send feedback". Or write to theinfinitydevelopers@gmail.com. A real person reads every message.