Still SproutingNo punishment
Sprout never dies and never guilt-trips you. There are no broken streaks and no "you missed it". A day off just means Sprout is resting.
A little buddy to help your days go well
Do one small thing,
Do one small thing,
and Sprout grows a little.
Still Sprouting (今天也發芽) is a habit app built around a small plant-headed buddy called Sprout. You look after Sprout; Sprout helps you build tiny habits like sleeping earlier, reading, and moving a bit. Miss a day and nothing is taken away. Sprout just naps and waits for you.
Core features free, always
No account needed
Data stays on your phone
Android first, iPhone next
You're here.
Take it slow today.
Take it slow today.
Not like other habit apps
No nagging, no scolding, no guilt-trip numbers
Many people quit a habit the moment they break a streak. Sprout works the other way around: it makes it easy to come back.
30 seconds is enough
The daily core action takes under 30 seconds: one tap, and Sprout answers. Deeper features are there if you want them, and ignorable if you don't.
Remembered, not recorded
Sprout remembers what you did and tells you in words: "You've shown up on five Wednesdays lately." Not a cold chart thrown at you.
Meet Sprout
Sprout grows up with you
Every "companion day" (a day you finish at least one small thing) helps Sprout grow. Days don't need to be in a row. Take a break and Sprout still remembers.
After it blooms there are levels, accessories, small gifts, and little notes from Sprout on days 30, 66 and 100.
Energetic Sprout
Bursting with energy, spins when you show up.
"You're here, you're here!"
"Spin, spin, spin. You were shining today!"
Gentle Sprout
Soft-spoken. Lets you sit down and breathe first.
"You came. Taking it slow is fine today too."
"You did it. That's nice."
Lazy Sprout
Acts too cool for it, but notices every time.
"Oh, you did it. I'm not moved. Something's in my eye."
"Nice... I'd join, but I'm lying down."
Calm
Happy
Curious
Proud
Too cool
Aww
AsleepPoke Sprout's belly or make it hop with joy, and you'll hear its tiny voice.
What's inside
Small features, all built to help you come back
Three buttons that all count
"Done", "Did a little", "Rest today". A little counts as a companion day on tired days, and resting takes nothing away.
Bedtime ritual
Wind down with Sprout and say goodnight. "Tonight's plan" helps you lay out what you want to do before bed.
Reading buddy
Press start and Sprout sits beside you. When the timer ends it counts as done automatically.
Sunday letter
Every Sunday Sprout writes you a letter about the week. Even on a week you didn't come, there's one, ending with "I'll be here. No rush."
Gift collection
Sprout sometimes brings back a small gift, slowly filling a collection book. Come back after a break and there's always a welcome-back gift.
Wardrobe
Hats, scarves, backpacks, umbrellas, nightcaps... dress Sprout up. Everything moves and breathes with it.
Sprout's notebook
Sprout only remembers what you tapped, to respond better. Look at it any time, delete anything. It's never used to hold you back.
Home-screen widget & share cards
Keep Sprout on your home screen, or make a picture-book style card to share. It never includes your habit names.
What it looks like
Like a warm picture book
Cream paper, brown lines, hand-cut corners. At night it switches to a low-light dark mode.
Nov 2 · MonGood evening
Mood today?You came. Taking it slow is fine today too.
SproutGentle · in bloomLv.15
Nutrients 30 / 180
Today's small things 1 / 2
Rd
Reading2 pages before bed
✓Mv
Exercise5 squats
●Sprout○Book○Settings
ReadingHow did it go?
You did it. That's nice.
Tired days have their own way of counting.
DoneNutrients + companion day
Did a littleStill a companion day, same nutrients
Rest todayNothing is taken away
●Sprout○Book○Settings
Sunday letterFrom Sprout
This week's letter
6 days together
Thank you. You were here 6 days this week.
"Reading", 6 times. Every small step is safe with me.
Next week, slow is fine. I'll be here.
SproutStill Sprouting
●Sprout○Book○Settings
These are redrawn illustrations based on the beta; details may change before launch.
Wardrobe
How should Sprout dress today?
The first 6 accessories unlock by leveling up and are free forever. Rainy-day and pajama looks come later as optional one-time purchases. They change no features, and we never sell revives or streak repairs.
Cap
Scarf
BowGlasses
Backpack
Cape
Rain hat
Rain boots
UmbrellaNightcap
Sleep mask
Moon pillow
For the privacy-minded
Your little days stay on your phone
Data stays on your phoneHabits, records, moods and letters are never uploaded. We don't even have a server.No sign-up, no adsNo login. No ad or analytics tools.Reminders ring locallyLocal notifications, no network involved, and you can switch them all off.Delete it all, anytimeOne tap in settings clears everything. You can also export to move to a new phone.
Beta testers wanted
Grow Sprout with us.
Grow Sprout with us.
Be among the first to meet it.
We're looking for 12 to 20 friends to use the very first version. No tech skills needed: just 30 seconds a day for at least 14 days, then tell us what works and what feels odd. Your feedback decides how Sprout turns out.
- Sign upShare your Google account email (Android) and we'll add you to the tester list. On iPhone we'll send a TestFlight invite to your Apple ID email.
- Install from the storeOnce invited, tap the link and install from Google Play or TestFlight. No installer files to deal with.
- 30 seconds a day for 14+ daysAny habit works: sleeping earlier, reading, moving, or just drinking water.
- Weekly feedbackIn the app, tap "Copy test report", paste it to us, and answer 3 short questions. The report contains counts only, never anything you typed.
Why 12 people for 14 days? Google Play requires new developer accounts to run a closed test with at least 12 testers for 14 continuous days before an app can launch publicly. You'd be the last mile that gets Sprout onto the store.
Habit notes
Building habits: what does the research say?
Plain-language write-ups with sources. Useful whether or not you ever use Sprout.
"21 days" has no research behind it
66 days on average, 18 to 254 days between people, and one missed day barely matters.
Swap a bad habit, don't just fight it
Habits are set off by context. Change the context, then replace it with "if…then…".
Missed a day?
Streaks cut both ways, and what to do on your first day back.
FAQ
Things you might wonder
Does it cost money?
Core features are free forever and never locked: habits, companion days, growth and levels, mood weather, the collection, letters, reading buddy, bedtime ritual and reminders. Later there will be a few optional looks (one-time purchase) that change no features. We don't sell revives or streak repairs.
Will it keep pinging me?
No. Reminders are at times you choose, as local notifications you can switch off entirely. If you stay away for days they become rarer; the last one says "I'll nap for a bit, wake me when you're back", and then it goes quiet.
Is my data safe?
Your data lives only on your phone. No account, and no server of ours that could collect it. Details are in the privacy policy.
Is this therapy or counseling?
No. Sprout is a companion app. It doesn't diagnose, give medical advice, or replace real people. If you're struggling, please reach out to a professional or someone you trust. In Taiwan you can call 1925 (24 hours), 1995 (24 hours) or 1980 (Mon–Sat 9:00–21:00, Sun 9:00–17:00), all free. If you're elsewhere, please contact your local crisis line.
Can I use it on iPhone?
Yes, a little later. The first wave is Android, and iPhone follows through TestFlight.
Is there a Chinese version?
The app supports Traditional Chinese (今天也發芽) and English (Still Sprouting), following your phone's language setting.
Why "Still Sprouting"?
Because you don't need to bloom every day. A tiny new sprout today is already plenty.
Who makes it?
It's an independent small project made by one developer, so every piece of beta feedback really gets read.