iPromise

What it does

Freedom kills focus. iPromise is a new deep work protocol built on the principle of Body Doubling, the idea that having a "witness" boosts accountability. // Your AI Buddy lives elegantly in your Mac notch. It understands your active window’s context. When you drift into distractions, it gently nudges you back. // Make a promise. Your buddy helps you keep it.

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Productivity Developer Odd Lab Language EN + 6 More Size 41.2 MB Mac Make a promise. Your buddy helps you keep it. iPromise is your focus buddy for Mac. Unlike to-do apps that help you plan, iPromise helps you actually do. Pick one task, commit to it, and we guard your focus while you work—stepping in when you drift. Yes, there’s a little buddy (maybe a goose, a turtle, or a comet you choose) that flies in formation with you and keeps you company. No more lonely focus sessions. / How it works Make a promise — Choose a single task and set a timer. You can copy or drag it from your to-do app. Stay on track — A HUD shows your focus state and keeps you accountable. Dock it to the notch on…from apps.apple.com

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