Pact: From Books to Action

Pact helps you turn ideas from books into real commitments. No streaks. No noise. Just one pact at a time. Read less. Do more. Pact is a local-first iOS app designed to help you act on what you learn — not collect more insights you never use. Most reading apps reward completion. Most productivity apps reward volume. Pact does neither. Instead, Pact asks a simpler, harder question: What are you actually willing to commit to? After finishing a book (or even a single idea), you define one clear pact — a personal commitment you choose to honor for a period of time. That commitment becomes your focus, not a side task buried in a list. Whether you’re: building a small habit practicing a skill consistently slowing down impulsive spending protecting deep work time or staying aligned with a single weekly priority Pact gives that commitment a quiet, intentional space. One Pact. Real Follow-Through. You can only have one active pact at a time. This is intentional. Focus isn’t about doing more — it’s about removing everything else. Each pact is shaped through an archetype, such as: - Habit & Consistency - Deep Work & Focus - Emotional Regulation - Spending Delay - Skill Practice - Priority & Decision Clarity - Energy Experiment - Social Courage - Self Trust - Identity & Values Each archetype offers a structure that fits the commitment — whether that’s reflection, logging, a timed session, or a weekly lock-in. Designed for Reflection, Not Performance Pact does not measure you. There are no streaks, scores, leaderboards, or analytics dashboards. You won’t find charts telling you how “productive” you were. You’ll find space to reflect, write, confirm, and continue. Gentle Presence, Not Pressure Optional widgets and Live Activities keep your pact visible — not demanding. A quiet reminder of what you chose, without nudges, guilt, or gamification. Private by Design Pact is local-first. No accounts No tracking No ads Your pacts, reflections, and notes live only on your device. Built for Readers Who Want Change Pact is for people who don’t want more productivity systems. It’s for people who want follow-through. If you’ve ever highlighted a sentence that felt important — and then moved on — Pact is where that sentence finally turns into action.