Comparison Table
| App | Gamification | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 MainQuest | Deep RPG | Active dev | ⭐ 9.5/10 |
| Habitica | Retro RPG | Active | 7/10 |
| Epic Win | Basic XP | Abandoned | 5/10 |
| Todoist Karma | Points only | Active | 6.5/10 |
| LifeRPG | Shallow | Minimal updates | 6/10 |
#1 MainQuest: The Modern RPG Task Manager
MainQuest treats your to-do list like a quest log from a AAA RPG. Every task is a quest with XP rewards. Big projects become boss battles. Your character grows stronger as you complete tasks.
Key Features
Quest Types
- Daily Quests (recurring tasks)
- One-Time Quests (to-dos)
- Boss Battles (big projects)
- Dungeons (routines)
RPG Systems
- Stat growth (STR, INT, VIT, DEX)
- Leveling system with unlocks
- Loot tables and item rewards
- HP system for accountability
Why it wins: Most complete RPG mechanics. Offline-first. Modern UI. Active development.
Learn more: Quest System | Boss Battles | vs Habitica
#2 Habitica: The Retro Option
Habitica has been around since 2013 and uses 8-bit pixel art. It has guilds, pets, and quests, but the interface feels cluttered and dated.
Pros: Established community, lots of content
Cons: Busy UI, requires internet, no offline mode
#3 Epic Win: Abandoned but Nostalgic
Epic Win was one of the first gamified to-do lists (2010) but hasn't been updated in years. It's essentially abandonware now.
Verdict: Don't use. Get MainQuest instead.
RPG vs Pointsification
Most "gamified" to-do apps use pointsification—adding points without real game design. True RPG task managers like MainQuest include:
- Stakes: HP damage for missed tasks creates urgency
- Progression: Visual character growth, not just numbers
- Depth: Stat builds, loot systems, boss mechanics
Your Quest Log Awaits
Turn tasks into quests. Earn loot. Level up your real life.