Top Gamified Productivity Apps
#1 MainQuest
The most comprehensive gamified productivity app. Complete RPG system with quests, stats, loot, boss battles, and focus timers.
Free | Rating: 9.5/10
Learn more: All Features | Focus Timer | For ADHD
#2 Forest
Simple focus timer app where you grow trees. Great aesthetics, but limited to just focus sessions.
Paid ($4) | Rating: 8/10
#3 Habitica
Retro pixel RPG for habits. Has quests and pets, but UI is cluttered and lacks modern productivity features.
Free + Premium | Rating: 7/10
#4 Focusmate
Virtual co-working with accountability partners. Not traditional gamification, but social pressure creates motivation.
Free + Premium | Rating: 8.5/10
#5 Todoist Karma
Standard to-do list with a basic points system. Minimal gamification—just streaks and karma scores.
Free + Premium | Rating: 6.5/10
What Makes MainQuest the Best
Most "gamified" productivity apps just add points and streaks—superficial rewards that wear off quickly. MainQuest uses real game design:
Real Stakes
Miss tasks and your HP drops. Hit 0 and you lose your streak. Consequences create urgency.
Character Progression
Grow stats (STR, INT, VIT, DEX), unlock loot, customize your build. Visible growth is motivating.
Boss Battles
Big projects become boss fights. Break them into attacks and watch the health bar deplete.
Focus Integration
Built-in Pomodoro timer that earns XP. Productivity tools + gamification in one app.
Who Should Use Each App?
- MainQuest: Gamers, ADHD users, anyone wanting deep RPG progression
- Forest: People who just need a pretty focus timer
- Habitica: Fans of retro 8-bit aesthetics
- Focusmate: People motivated by social accountability
- Todoist: Minimalists who want basic streaks
Level Up Your Productivity
Stop using boring to-do lists. Turn work into an RPG with MainQuest.