Where reminders feel human, and urgency has a personality.
Todof knows just when to whisper and when to shout, adapting to keep you engaged and on track.
iOSOther reminder apps mumble. Todof commands. Grounded in SENSORY GATING, our reminders don't just notify: they resonate.
Sensory gating: a cerebral bouncer, filtering out the constant buzz of the mundane (from Wikipedia)
This is personal.
Aware Reminders
Responsibility isn't just a checklist; it's a psychological wrestling match. It's not just about being reminded of what you've got to do, it's about who's twisting your arm to do it. If it's a real, breathing human who knows the stakes, you're more likely to jump to action. They're not just nagging; they're in the trenches with you, appealing to your conscience, shoving the consequences in your face if you bail.
But apps? They don't plead, they don't argue, they don't give a damn. They're just cold, emotionless beeps in the void. Or at least, that was the case.
Enter the age of Aware Reminders. This isn't your garden-variety notification. This is personal. The reminders adapt, evolve. It's the same reminder, but each time, it hits you differently, unpredictably. It's not just poking at your Sensory Gating - it's a full-scale assault. An algorithmic conscience tailored to jab you right where it hurts. Making you not just see your tasks but feel them. It's the difference between a robotic beep and a whispered secret from a confidant. This app doesn't just remind you; it knows you.
Designed to jolt your senses.
Auto Icons
In this overstimulated world, where every task is a blur in your peripheral vision, there's a need for something to smack you in the face, visually. That's where Auto Icons come into play. It's not just about listing your tasks; it's about branding them into your brain with imagery.
These aren't random three smileys. These are calculated, context-sensitive icons, each a visual punch designed to jolt your senses. They're a visual shorthand, a snapshot of what you've got to do. You glance, and it's there – the essence of your task, translated into a language that your overworked brain can process in a blink.
This is about saving time, sure. But it's more than that. It's about cutting through the fog, about giving your tasks a face, an identity. So, when you're scrolling through your to-do list, it's not just a parade of text. It's a gallery of purpose, a collection of urgent, personalized missions screaming at you from your screen. Auto Icons don't just remind you; they dare you to act.
Relentless, evolving beast.
Progressive Sounds
You know the drill. New app, new promises, new 'dings' to slice through your day. In the beginning, every chime's a revelation, a siren call to action. Fast forward three months, and what happens? That 'ding' fades into the backdrop of your life, just another piece of auditory wallpaper. Sensory Gating is always on. Your brain's too smart for its own good, slotting that sound next to the humdrum meows and engine roars of the world. It's like your mind's own VIP list, and that 'ding' ain't on it anymore.
But here's where we flip the script. Ignore our reminder? Fine. The next time it won't be a 'ding.' It's a 'ding-dong.' Brush that off? Brace yourself for a 'dingy-dang-dong.' See, we've rigged the game. Every ignored alert escalates, morphs into something more jarring, more insistent. It's a symphony of urgency: your brain can't tune this out because the tune keeps changing. It's not just a notification anymore; it's a relentless, evolving beast, always one step ahead of your mind's lazy bouncer. We're not just nudging your Sensory Gating; we're kicking the damn door down.
When ignored, the notification sound evolves, eventually reaching a crescendo.