Spoons vs Nudge

Spoons is a gentle energy tracking and planning app designed for people managing limited energy—whether from chronic illness, chronic fatigue, ADHD, fibromyalgia, Long COVID, or burnout. Based on "spoon theory," Spoons helps you understand your energy patterns and plan your days within your actual capacity—with kindness, not judgment. TRACK YOUR ENERGY - Simple 1-10 energy check-in each morning - Optional symptom tracking (fatigue, brain fog, pain, and more) - Track what you notice without overwhelming yourself - Beautiful, calming pastel interface designed for low-energy days PLAN WITHIN YOUR LIMITS - See your calendar events with automatic energy estimates - Plan tasks within your energy budget - Get gentle warnings when you might be overextending - Visualize your remaining energy in real-time REST IS ESSENTIAL - Add rest as an energy restorer (not just another task) - Get suggestions to rest when energy is low - Track which types of rest work best for you - See how rest affects your next-day energy DISCOVER YOUR PATTERNS - View 7-day and 30-day energy trends with beautiful charts - Learn when you tend to crash or feel overextended - Understand which activities drain you most - See symptom correlations with your energy levels - Track rest effectiveness over time YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS - All data stays completely private on your device - No cloud sync, no servers, no tracking - No analytics, no third-party services - You control your information completely DESIGNED WITH CARE - Soft pastel colors that won't strain tired eyes - Gentle, non-judgmental language throughout - No gamification or pressure to "do more" - Works offline—no internet required - Simple, intuitive interface for brain fog days PERFECT FOR: - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) - Fibromyalgia - Long COVID - ADHD & executive dysfunction - Chronic pain conditions - Autoimmune diseases - Burnout recovery - Anyone practicing "spoon theory" or pacing NOT MEDICAL ADVICE Spoons is a personal reflection and planning tool only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical concerns. ABOUT SPOON THEORY Spoon theory, created by Christine Miserandino, uses spoons as a metaphor for limited daily energy. People with chronic illness start each day with a limited number of "spoons" (energy units) and must carefully budget them throughout the day. Spoons helps you apply this concept practically—track your spoons, plan within them, and learn your patterns over time. Start tracking with kindness today.

You don't decide to open Instagram. Your thumb just does it. Nudge is built specifically for ADHD brains that act before they think. It's not a blocker. It's a pause — a few seconds of space between the tap and the scroll, so you can actually choose. HOW IT WORKS → Pick the apps that steal your time — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Snapchat, or anything else → When you open one, Nudge gently interrupts with a short pause → Choose how it pauses you: a countdown, a quick "why am I opening this?" check-in, a breathing moment, or a short reflection → Then decide — continue in, or go back. No shame either way. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT Most screen time apps lock you out completely. That works for a few days, then you turn it off out of frustration. Nudge doesn't fight you. It just asks you to notice. That one small moment — built on real behavioral research — is enough to break the autopilot loop most ADHD brains get stuck in. BUILT FOR HOW YOUR BRAIN ACTUALLY WORKS - No shame, no lectures — just a gentle check-in - Pick your pause style: countdown, intention check, breathing, or reflection - See your daily streaks and how much time you've reclaimed - Track your patterns — when you scroll most, which apps pull you in, what's working - Works fully offline, your data stays on your device WHAT PEOPLE WITH ADHD ARE SAYING "I've tried every blocker. They all made me feel punished. This one just makes me pause — and that's actually enough." "The 'why am I opening this' question is the first thing that's ever made me put my phone down before I even started scrolling." GET STARTED IN UNDER 2 MINUTES Set up takes one quick permission and picking your apps. No complicated automations, no fiddly settings. Open Nudge, set it up once, and it works in the background from then on. Nudge is free to try. Upgrade anytime to unlock unlimited apps, all pause styles, and your full insights. Your brain isn't broken. It just needs a beat before it acts. Nudge is that beat. Privacy Policy: https://pause.appsinfoway.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://pause.appsinfoway.com/terms-of-use/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/