Way of Life alternative
Three Lights vs Way of Life
Way of Life pioneered the idea that a habit isn't a checkbox — some days are green, some are red, and some are somewhere in between. Three Lights takes the same honest scoring and adds the piece Way of Life never had: doing it together with the people who actually know you.
At a glance
| Feature | Three Lights | Way of Life |
|---|---|---|
| Daily scoring | Green / yellow / red light | Green / red / skip |
| Shared / group habits | Private Groups (Pro) | |
| Encouragement from others | ||
| Free plan | 4 wellbeing habits, solo | Limited number of habits |
| Paid plan | $2.99 / month | Premium unlock |
| Platforms | Any browser, iOS, Android | iOS and Android apps |
| Insights | Written guidance + trends | Charts and trend lines |
| Reflection prompts | Pro | |
| Setup time | Four habits ready to go | Build your own list |
Way of Life features and pricing per wayoflifeapp.com as of August 2026. Check their current plans before deciding.
When Way of Life is the better choice
If you want a purely private journal of your days, with years of history and no social element at all, Way of Life is excellent and has been refined for over a decade. Nothing here is a criticism of it.
When Three Lights is the better choice
- • You want a partner, family member or friend to see your day — gently, not competitively.
- • You want it to work on a laptop browser as well as your phone.
- • You want the four wellbeing habits ready on day one instead of designing a system.
- • You want prompts and encouragement, not only a colour grid.
FAQ
Is Three Lights like Way of Life?
The core idea is similar — you mark each day as good, neutral or bad instead of ticking a box. Three Lights uses green, yellow and red lights, and adds private Groups so a partner, family member or friend sees your day too.
What does Three Lights add over Way of Life?
Shared Groups with people you know, encouragements, reflection prompts, smart reminders, and insights written as guidance rather than raw charts. It also runs in any browser, so there's no platform lock-in.
How much does Three Lights cost?
The four wellbeing habits — eat, drink, move, sleep — are free. Pro is $2.99 per month with a 7-day free trial, and pricing is monthly only.
Can I still track my own custom habits?
Yes, custom and unlimited habits are part of Pro. The free plan focuses on the four core wellbeing habits.
Also see: vs Streaks · vs Loop