# Log counts, amounts and timed habits

> Habits with a daily target, like 8 glasses or 20 pages, can be logged by tapping, by typing an amount, or with the focus timer.

Source: https://behabit.app/help/counts-and-timers · 2026-10-05

Set **Per day** above 1 on the habit form and the habit gets a target, like 8 glasses or 20 pages. Then choose how you **Log by**.

## Tap

“One tap per unit.” Each tap on the check adds 1, and the ring fills segment by segment until you reach the target.

## Enter value

“Type the amount each time.” Tapping the check opens a **Log** sheet that shows what you’ve done so far. Type the amount and tap **Add**.

## Timer

“A focus timer counts it.” Give the habit a **Duration**, then **long-press** its check on Today and choose **Start timer** (or **Mark done**).

The focus timer can **Pause**, **Reset** or **Add five minutes**. When time is up, tap **Mark complete**. Or tap **Finish early and mark done**. Each finished session adds 1 to the day. On iPhone, a running timer also shows on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island.

## A day counts when the target is met

Streaks and Insights count a day once you reach the full target. Partial progress shows on the ring.

> **Undo resets the day**
> Tapping the check of a finished counted habit sets that day back to 0, not one step back.