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Lowered Expectations

Lowered Expectations

by King Chen

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Released
October 2, 2026
Updated
October 13, 2026

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King Chen
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This app provides sarcastic reminders and fictional contacts to deliver scheduled disappointment. It helps manage expectations with humorous, deflating messages, offering a unique form of emotional self-defense. Customize message tones, unlock new contacts, and enjoy multilingual support.

✓Sarcastic reminders
✓Fictional contacts for scheduled disappointment
✓Customizable message tones
✓Unlockable contacts
✓Multilingual message library
✓Scratch-off reveals
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What's New in Lowered Expectations

1.01

October 13, 2026

What’s New in This Version - Localized App Titles: Added localized titles for Chinese (负负得正), Spanish (Más o menos), and French (Bof). - Scratcher Everywhere: New messages—including the onboarding demo, new contacts, and on-demand prompts—now consistently arrive unscratched. - Streamlined Onboarding: Reordered notifications above interval settings and updated default cooldown intervals to 8 hours for new contacts. - Cleaner Contact Setup: Removed inverted color states so indicators match your chosen color directly. - Sharing & Rewards: Improved share reliability, included direct app links, and updated unlock requirements. - Bug Fixes: Fixed notification desyncs and ghost badge alerts.

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Love it!

Who’s Larry Bob? I don’t know, but he’s now my personal life coach! And scratching is such a fun way to get my daily dose of negative affirmations! Thanks for making this available!
SSkBbb

This captures the darkly funny sense of humor of my friend!

King Chen is a brilliant artist and now he single handedly made an app that feels personal and human in a world that can feel so arrivals. It captures his wickedly funny sense of humor. Give it a shot!
BBrandonjones

Love it

I feel called out. Love the dose of motivation with a little snark!
IInsertCliche

Great little pick me up app.

It was fun to explore all the little different affirmations. Look forward to using this more.
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FAQ

What is Lowered Expectations?

Lowered Expectations is a lifestyle app designed to provide scheduled disappointment through sarcastic reminders and fictional contacts. It aims to help users manage expectations with humorous and deflating messages.

How does Lowered Expectations work?

You can create fictional contacts who send you messages at custom intervals. These messages can be positive affirmations or hilariously deflating non-affirmations, helping to lower your expectations.

Can I customize the messages in Lowered Expectations?

Yes, you can customize the vibe of your messages. The app features a growing multilingual message library with tones ranging from warm to bleak, with new lines added regularly.

Does Lowered Expectations have ads?

No, Lowered Expectations does not contain advertisements. It is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases.

What languages are supported by Lowered Expectations?

Lowered Expectations supports multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Chinese, allowing for a diverse range of messages.

What is the age rating for Lowered Expectations?

Lowered Expectations has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for a younger audience as well as adults.

How often is Lowered Expectations updated?

The app was last updated on October 2, 2026, with version 1.0. New lines are added regularly to the message library.

What devices is Lowered Expectations available on?

Lowered Expectations is available on iPhone and iPad devices.