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Work · April 28, 2018

Motivation

An app that makes you want to beat procrastination

Motivation launched on April 28, 2018 with 294 votes, #55 of 2,753 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

In plain words

Motivation is an iOS app designed to combat procrastination by sending notifications about how much time remains in the year. It aims to help users recognize that time is finite and valuable, encouraging them to increase productivity and avoid wasting it. The app is intended for people struggling with procrastination who want regular reminders of passing time to stay motivated and focused on their goals.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

An app to remind you that time moves fast. Time is a priceless asset that we should not waste. Procrastination is one of the biggest problems that plagues our generation. This app aims to reduce procrastination by notifying you of how much time is left in the year. Increase your productivity, stay motivated, and don't let your time go to waste

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Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS. Works once in 4 days or something, stuck at the wrong percentages until then. Thats not a “feature” 😅 hope they fix it soon Hey, if you're referring to the progress bars, then yes those only update when the year updates, year bar updates every 4 days, month every day and today bar every hour.Thank you! Works once in 4 days or something, stuck at the wrong percentages until then. Thats not a “feature” 😅 hope they fix it soon - We've included a widget so you can take a look at how far the day, month and year have gone by without opening the app. - Fixed a bug where the progress bar corner radius would be square and out…from apps.apple.com

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