Key Takeways
Staying consistent with health goals is challenging, but the right app can provide the structure and motivation you need. Top accountability apps like Nutrisense, Noom, and Strides offer features from data tracking to personalized support to help you build lasting habits.
- The best apps translate health data, like glucose patterns, into personalized insights for diet and exercise adjustments.
- Explore our list of the top 9 accountability apps to see which features align with your specific health goals.
- The Nutrisense program is available in the U.S., and 1:1 video calls with a dietitian may be covered by your insurance plan.
Why use accountability apps for health?
When it comes to reaching your health and wellness goals, consistency is key. But staying consistent can be easier said than done for many of us, whether you’re a strategist planning your workouts for the week, or someone who takes more of a wake-up-and-see-what-you’re-in-the-mood-for approach.Â
Either way, you’ll need clear, realistic goals to work toward, a way to track your progress toward them… and a little (or maybe a big) boost of motivation. Accountability apps can provide just that!
You might use one to help you to cross more off your to-do list, stay within budget to reach your savings goals, or track 10,000 steps per day. Regardless of your goal, it’s easy to input any information you’ll need, especially if you’ll be focusing on a specific goal.
When your efforts don’t match the results
You’ve been diligent all week, tracking calories and hitting your 10,000-step goal each day. But when you check in on your progress, nothing has changed. It’s a familiar frustration that leaves you wondering what you’re missing.Â
You followed the plan, but the results aren't there, making it hard to stay motivated for another week of guesswork. As one member shares: “It is a very user-friendly and intuitive app, and it's no problem to use. It's for logging physical activity and calories, meals, and nutrition.”
Read on to learn how and for our top nine picks that will have you sailing into the end of summer with commitment to your health goals.
What Is an Accountability App?
Simply, an accountability app is a tool that helps you to meet your goals by giving you tools to track your progress and share your success with others. An accountability app can help you with any number of goals, from being more productive at work to reducing your screen time to losing weight successfully.Â
Common goals
There are apps out there to help you improve your productivity, fitness, diet, and lots of other lifestyle habits. Some apps even allow you to connect with a community you wouldn’t otherwise have access to for an added boost of support.
Self-motivation
While it’s true that accountability apps are just a tool to keep you on track, it’s not the app that will hold you to your goals — it’s yourself. And having the support of your accountability app of choice can serve as a guide and give you the motivation you need to keep going by displaying your progress.
How Do Accountability Apps Work?
So how does an accountability app help you to stick to your health goals? In general, accountability apps allow you to set goals, track activities, and measure your progress toward your goals.Â
Nudges and sharing
Some also prompt you with nudges or allow you to share your progress with others. These kinds of accountability tools, especially ones that are visually appealing and spark curiosity, can also act as positive affirmations, giving you peace of mind and strengthening neural pathways that support your sense of self-worth.
Progress visuals
Seeing a visual representation of your progress can remind you of your intention for making a change. With programmed reminders helping you keep your intentions top of mind, you’re more likely to stay on track with your goals.
Accountability Apps vs. Accountability Partners
To take this all to the next level, pairing your accountability app with social support from an accountability partner can make all the difference. There are countless benefits of social support.
Working toward your health and wellness goals alongside a friend, loved one, or coworker can be motivating and even preferable if your goals are similar. Some accountability apps allow you to share your goals and progress on social media or with a support network.Â
And even better, working with someone who knows how to help you reach your goals efficiently, like a Nutrisense nutritionist, can guide you along your wellness journey and help you reach your goals more quickly.Â
Which accountability apps are best for health?
There are so many choices out there if you’re looking for personal accountability support, so to help you out, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite apps that are suitable for both iPhone and Android so you can choose what’s right for you and your goals.
How to choose an accountability app that fits your life
The right app is the one you will use consistently. Match features to your goals, the type of coaching you want, and how you like to stay motivated.
- Coaching style: Decide whether you want just AI coaching, LLM-guided tips, or to complement your experience with expert, 1:1 human coaching. If live support from registered dietitians appeals to you, see Nutritionist Video Calls.
- Data you can act on: Look for macronutrient breakdowns, expert help with stress management, sleep analysis, mood notes, and exercise types like HIIT, strength training, or yoga. For metabolic goals, continuous glucose readings from interstitial fluid can show how meal timing and workout intensity affect your response.
- Personalization: Choose platforms that turn your patterns into personalized diet and exercise adjustments with step-by-step suggestions you can use at your next meal or workout.
- Engagement fit: If you like gamification, pick apps with points, badges, or leaderboards. If you prefer quiet accountability, look for simple streaks, reminders, and clear trend graphs.
- Tools and compatibility: Confirm that your calorie calculator, food logger, and wearables sync so you don't double-log.
- Budget and commitment: Review the plan length, coaching access, and support options to ensure the app fits your schedule and budget.
Here are our recommendations for the nine best apps for accountability.
1) Nutrisense
The cornerstone of the Nutrisense program is access to glucose biosensors that provides 24/7 glucose data, which you can view directly in the Nutrisense App. Nutrisense gives you the tools to optimize your metabolic health and reach your unique health goals, no matter what they may be.
The app provides you with immediate feedback that can make your hard work feel more meaningful and enhance intrinsic motivation. But not only that, you can also sign up for dietitian calls, for a coach who will serve as your partner and accountability coach on your journey.
You’ll be able to check in regularly with your nutritionist, identify the changes you’ll need to make, and cut out any bad habits in your current lifestyle.
Features
- In-app support from your personal nutritionist when you sign up for insurance-covered video calls.
- 24/7 glucose insights
- Ability to track your daily food, sleep, exercise, and other symptoms of interest to discover how your daily habits affects you
- Ability to sync your data with other apps or wearables
Price
With CGM plans typically ranging from $179 onwards per month, you’ll gain access to the Nutrisense program and begin receiving monthly glucose biosensor shipments every month. You can also sign up for insurance-covered dietitian video calls for guidance throughout your program! Find out how you can get started with Nutrisense here.
2) Noom
Noom is a weight tracker app grounded in behavioral psychology. After taking a behavior profile quiz, you’ll receive a plan customized in duration to your weight loss goals.
Features
- Tracking tools for food, exercise, and more
- Coaches and support groups
- In-app lessons rooted in psychological principles of behavior change
Price
Pricing depends on the length of plan you opt into. A one-month plan starts at $70, a two-month plan $129, a three-month plan $159, and a four-month-plan $169.
3) Lark Health
Lark offers real-time digital coaching to help you create healthy habits and make them stick. You can choose to focus on wellness and prevention, diabetes care, or hypertension care.
Features
- Ability to track food, physical activity, sleep, and glucose via finger-stick glucometers, blood pressure, and more
- Affordable, daily well-being coaching based on the data you logÂ
- Health content personalized to you
Price
If Lark is covered by your insurance, there is no additional cost. Lark is only offered through health plans and employers at this time.
4) stickK
The stickK app was created by behavioral economists from Yale and is based on the behavioral economics principle of loss aversion. You’ll write a goal for yourself and invite a friend or family member to hold you accountable. The app also prompts you to sign a “Commitment Contract” together that sets a price on not following through.
Features
- You have complete freedom in defining your goal, so you can get creative and take the first step in holding yourself accountable
- If you don’t stick to your goal, your money will go to a good cause of your choosing
- The Commitment Journal provides a place to share posts related to your progress and for friends and family to cheer you on
Price
The stickK app is free to download, but requires payment if you set financial stakes for your goals.
5) Habit Nest
Habit Nest is a self-improvement app that walks you through each day of your habit-building journey, which lasts 66 days (based on the finding that habits take an average of 66 days to become automatic).
Features
- Helps building the perfect morning and evening routines for you
- Daily guided meditations and gratitude journal prompts
- Includes tips, challenges, and celebration
Price
A monthly subscription costs $4.99, and an annual subscription costs $2.49/month (billed annually).
6) Strides
Strides helps you to track any goal or habit (ones you want to start and ones you want to break). It’s designed to help you create the perfect routine based on your own unique goals.
Features
- Includes four modes for tracking: go for a streak, set a goal date, measure averages (daily, weekly, monthly, annual, or rolling), or complete a project with milestones
- Has 150+ tracker templates and progress reports
- The app integrates with Apple HealthÂ
Price
A free version of Strides allows you to track what’s most important to you. Strides Plus unlocks unlimited trackers and additional features ranging from $4.99 to $99.99 for a lifetime membership.
7) HabitShare
The idea behind HabitShare is all in the name — it’s a social habit tracker app that allows you to create habits, track when you do or don’t do them, and show your friends.
Features
- Gives you the flexibility to create habits that fit your specific goals, including daily and weekly habits
- Uses reminders to help you remember your new habits
- Privacy settings for what each friend can see
Price
The HabitShare app is free.
8) Habitat
Habitat is also a group accountability app in which you’ll track habits and goals in groups with your friends. You’ll work toward your individual goals, but you’ll do it in a group where you can motivate each other.
Features
- Includes group messaging
- Individual and group streaks (daily reminders help you to not break a streak!)
- Visualizations of individual and group stats
Price
The Habitat app is free to download and offers an in-app purchase for $4.99.
9) Beeminder
Beeminder combines self-tracking and commitment contracts: it plots your progress with a Bright Red Line and charges your credit card if you cross it to hold you financially accountable. The graphs might appeal to you if you are mathematically, statistically, or economically minded.
Features
- Data Entry Companion App
- Plots daily data and shows trend lines so you see all of your data
- Integrations with Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin, Strava, and non-fitness apps
Price
Core Beeminder is $0 per month, with premium options starting at $8/month to $81/month.
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Accountability apps and Nutrisense FAQs
Q1. Can I use Nutrisense with other apps and wearables for accountability?
A1. Yes. The Nutrisense App can sync with Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin and more to centralize activity, sleep and other data. You can also log meals, workouts and notes while your biosensor provides 24/7 glucose trends measured in interstitial fluid. This helps you view patterns across apps and stay accountable without changing your current routine.
Source: Wearable Tech Integrations
Q2. If I already have a CGM, can I still use Nutrisense for accountability?
A2. Yes. With Bring Your Own Sensor, you can use a compatible CGM and access the Nutrisense App for data analysis, loggin,g and insights. Pricing starts at $19.99 per month. If you decide to switch later, you can move to a plan that includes monthly sensor shipments.
Source: Bring Your Own Sensor
Q3. Do Nutrisense sensors require a prescription, and how do they measure glucose?
A3. Nutrisense primarily uses over-the-counter Stelo sensors that do not require a prescription. The biosensor measures glucose in interstitial fluid and provides 24/7 trends in the app. Most members receive two sensors each month. Shipping is available in the United States after program approval, with setup guided in the app.
Source: How Nutrisense Works
Q4. Are dietitian video calls covered by insurance, and what do sessions include?
A4. Nutrisense offers 1:1 video calls with registered dietitians in all 50 states. Many plans from United, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna are accepted, and over 90 percent of members report 0 dollars out of pocket. Sessions follow the C.A.R.E. framework to connect, analyze, reflect, and empower. You can check eligibility for free.
Source: Nutritionist Video Calls
Q5. Can I pause my Nutrisense shipments if my accountability plan changes?
A5. Yes. You can pause in 30-day increments. Up to 60 days for a 3-month plan, up to 3 months for a 6-month plan, and up to 6 months for a 12-month plan. Sensors are shipped monthly, but can be applied later. To make changes, contact [email protected].
Source: How Nutrisense Works
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Go Beyond Glucose Data with Nutrisense
Your glucose can significantly impact how your body feels and functions. That’s why stable levels are an important factor in supporting overall wellbeing. But viewing glucose isn't enough. Nutrisense, you’ll be able to learn how to use your body's data to make informed lifestyle choices that support healthy living.
One-to-one coaching
Sign up to access insurance-covered video calls to work with a glucose expert: a personal registered dietitian or certified nutritionist who will help tailor your lifestyle and diet to your goals.
Monitor and measure what matters
With the Nutrisense CGMÂ Program, you can monitor your glucose with health tech like glucose biosensors and continuous glucose monitor (CGM)s, and analyze the trends over time with the Nutrisense App. This will help you make the most informed choices about the foods you consume and their impact on your health.
Find your best fit
Ready to take the first step? Start with our quiz to find the right Nutrisense program to help you take control.
Heather is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN, LDN), subject matter expert, and technical writer, with a master's degree in nutrition science from Bastyr University. She has a specialty in neuroendocrinology and has been working in the field of nutrition—including nutrition research, education, medical writing, and clinical integrative and functional nutrition—for over 15 years.
