Locking In With A Friend? These 5 Apps Will Keep Your Study Sesh On Track

Locking in can be hard—especially when you're doing it alone. From productivity apps to study dates at cafés, you've probably tried everything to keep the grind going. Still, some things feel lighter when the load is shared. One simple way to stay motivated? Having an accountability buddy.

ICYDK, accountability buddies are friends who help keep each other on track with tasks and deadlines. Beyond IRL study sessions, you can also work together remotely, check in on progress, and stay consistent even when motivation dips. To make it easier, Cosmo rounded up apps you can try with your accountability buddy:

Looking for a cute way to track your goals? Finch allows you to adopt a pet and watch it grow from a baby to an adult. By completing enough tasks, your pet can gain energy to go on an adventure. Customize your experience by buying clothes for your pet and furniture for your home. Plus, you can even add your friends and send them a hug!

Available on the App Store and Google Play Store.

Add your friends and get notified every time they complete a task. Todo Mate is a platform where you can jot down your daily tasks and tick them off your list. You can create categories and transfer tasks to your backlog whenever you fall short for the day.

Available on the App Store, Google Play Store, and Desktop.

Co-work with friends and strangers around the world with your very own avatar. Embedded with its own task planners, to-do lists, and pomodoro timer, On-Together allows you to do all your work in the app. You can even chat with your study buddies and take breaks together by playing its minigames. And, while you work, you can even leave your study session at the bottom of your screen!

Available on Desktop via Steam.

Retro gaming meets continued productivity in Habitica. With customizable avatars that can level up, the app incorporates role-playing game elements for you to stay motivated. Completed tasks reward you with gold and experience points that increase your character’s stats. Then, whenever you need a break, you can always fight monsters with your friends.

Available on the App Store, Google Play Store, and web browser.

While you're busy completing tasks, Heiaheia reminds you to invest in your health goals.

Want to challenge your friends to a run? This app allows you to join with a small friend group (team) or as an organization with your colleagues (enterprise). Participate in different exercises while gaining points individually and as a team. You can share your progress on the feed and allow your friends to interact. To allow better tracking, you can integrate the platform with your Apple Watch, Strava, and Fitbit.

Available on the App Store, Google Play Store, and web browser.