Needs Bars vs Midnight Highlights

Are there things you need to remember to do regularly, that don’t make sense in a to-do list or as calendar events? Needs Bars can give you a visual cue for when you have gone too long without doing something. Needs Bars is useful for things which you know are important, but don’t have a way of feeling it until it’s too late. It’s like the hunger bar in video games, but for anything you like. I know for this developer, todos and reminders don’t work because you miss the notification or they pile up. Some things don’t need to be done at an exact time, you just need to do them fairly regularly. Needs Bars can be helpful for different people in different ways. Some things that others take for granted and can just feel, are things that you would benefit having an external reminder for. For example, maybe you become very focused and would like something that reminds you to eat. The same concept can apply to short and long periods of time. Other examples include: • Staying in touch with family and friends • Self-care like reading, face masks, playing games • Musical instrument practice • Taking a vacation from work • Trying a new recipe At the moment, Needs Bars is a free and basic proof of concept. It already includes: • Syncing between devices • Dark mode • Home screen and lock screen widgets so you can always see your bars If Needs Bars is popular enough I will add paid subscription features to support development: • Custom bar colors • Color changing as the bar gets low • More than 6 bars • Apple Watch app • Slider for editing bar fullness • IFTTT integration for depleting and filling bars • Quick actions from bars like contacts or opening Books app • Completely customizable theming with any art you like, think early Tumblr and MySpace

Midnight Highlights is a calm, audio-first way to experience unforgettable moments from the world of sports. Instead of fast cuts, loud commentary, or endless scrolling, Midnight Highlights retells meaningful games, plays, and turning points in a gentle, story-driven style designed for winding down. Each episode focuses on atmosphere, pacing, and clarity—letting you revisit sports history without the noise. Midnight Highlights is intentionally designed with a slower pace and soft narration, making it well suited for evening listening, moments of relaxation, or anytime you want to enjoy sports stories without screens or stimulation. Whether it’s a dramatic finish, a quiet comeback, or a game that unfolded one moment at a time, Midnight Highlights transforms sports moments into listenable stories you can enjoy at your own pace. What you’ll find inside: • Audio-only storytelling, designed to be easy on the senses • Calm narration with no hype or shouting • Thoughtful retellings of memorable sports moments • Night-friendly pacing for relaxed listening • A growing library of curated episodes • Ad-free listening with a premium subscription Midnight Highlights is built for listeners who love sports but don’t always want highlights, debate, or constant stimulation. Episodes are crafted to feel intentional and measured—focused on the rhythm and emotion of the game rather than statistics or analysis. Premium access: A subscription unlocks full access to the complete library and future releases. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your App Store account settings. Important notes: • Midnight Highlights is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any professional sports league, team, or organization. • Content is presented for entertainment purposes only. • Audio content is delivered digitally within the app. If you’re looking for a quieter way to enjoy sports stories—one that fits naturally into the end of your day rather than competing for attention—Midnight Highlights offers a different way to listen. Terms of Use: https://midnighthighlights.web.app/TermsofService.html Privacy Policy: https://midnighthighlights.web.app/PrivacyPolicy.html