Niva. vs Lucid

Reclaim Your Focus. Reduce Screen Fatigue. Build a Healthier Digital Life. Niva is the minimalist focus app designed to help you break free from phone addiction and endless scrolling. Track your screen time, block distracting apps, and gain powerful AI insights—all without judgment, notifications, or invasive tracking. Perfect for anyone struggling with phone overuse, productivity loss, or digital burnout. WHY NIVA STANDS OUT AWARENESS, NOT GUILT Unlike harsh app blockers or anxiety-inducing timers, Niva uses gentle haptic feedback and beautiful visualizations to build self-awareness. No shame. No pressure. Just clarity. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS 100% privacy-first. All data stored locally on your device. No cloud sync. No analytics. No tracking. No accounts required. Complete control. BEAUTIFULLY MINIMAL DESIGN Liquid glass aesthetic inspired by Apple's design language. Clean interface that reduces stress instead of adding to it. Every pixel crafted for calm. POWERFUL FEATURES SCREEN TIME ANALYTICS • Track daily and weekly phone usage automatically • Visual breakdown of app categories and patterns • Monitor device pickups and usage trends • Beautiful minimalist charts that make data digestible ONE-TAP FOCUS SESSIONS • Block distracting apps instantly with one tap • Choose 15, 25, 45, or 60-minute focus blocks • Gorgeous circular timer with progress animation • Customizable app blocking - select exactly what to restrict • Haptic feedback keeps you locked in without interruptions AI-POWERED INSIGHTS • Daily personalized reflections based on your patterns • Gentle, non-judgmental suggestions • All processing happens on-device (100% private) • Learn when you're most distracted and why FOCUS DASHBOARD • See total screen time, focus hours, and streaks at a glance • Track your progress week over week • Celebrate wins without obsessing over numbers • High whitespace design that's easy on the eyes SILENT BY DESIGN • Zero notifications, badges, or alerts • Subtle haptic nudges replace annoying pings • Check in when YOU want, not when we tell you • Respect your attention, not steal it BUILT FOR IOS • Leverages Apple's Screen Time API for accuracy • Native SwiftUI interface that feels like iOS • Smooth animations and buttery performance • Works seamlessly with iOS Focus Modes PERFECT FOR Students fighting social media distraction during study sessions Professionals who need deep work time without interruptions Parents wanting to model healthy phone habits Anyone feeling overwhelmed by constant notifications People seeking digital minimalism and intentional living Individuals recovering from phone addiction or doomscrolling HOW IT WORKS 1. OBSERVE - Automatic screen time tracking shows your real usage patterns 2. FOCUS - Start a focus session and block tempting apps instantly 3. REFLECT - AI generates personalized insights to build awareness 4. IMPROVE - Watch your focus hours grow and screen time decrease No willpower required. Just gentle nudges toward better habits. WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "Finally, a focus app that doesn't make me feel guilty." - Sarah M. "The design alone makes me want to use it every day. It's like having a calm mindfulness coach in my pocket." - James K. "Reduced my screen time by 40% in two weeks without even trying. The AI insights are scary accurate." - Alex R. PRIVACY PROMISE All data stored locally on your iPhone No accounts, no sign-ups, no emails No third-party analytics or tracking SDKs No cloud servers processing your data Delete everything with one tap anytime We can't see your data. Period. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 16.0 or later • Requires Screen Time permission (you stay in control) Download Niva today and take back control of your attention Less scrolling. More living

■ Beautifully minimal Intuitive & clean design that keeps you in the flow. A note-taking app that gets out of your way. ■ Connect ideas Organize thoughts as they form. Freely move and nest ideas with fluid, block-based editing. ■ Gesture driven • Swipe right to focus on any subsection • Swipe left to collapse a section • Navigate through parent blocks by swiping from the edge • Pull down to add a block at the top or tap empty space to add at the bottom ■ Other features • Bookmark any section, not just top-level notes • Easily move the caret between blocks by holding the spacebar (not possible in other outliners) ■ Roadmap Lucid is in early development and many more features are coming soon: • External links • Bidirectional linking • Desktop app & iCloud sync • More themes and customization options For the philosophy and reasoning behind the app, visit https://thelucidnotes.com/