Spoons vs Tide

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.

Understand your daily energy highs and lows with Tide — the fast, beautiful energy and mood tracker for iPhone and iPad. Log how you feel in seconds throughout the day and discover what lifts you up or drains you. Tide turns quick check-ins into clear weekly patterns, mood trends, and sleep correlations — all stored privately on your device. KEY FEATURES: • 5-second check-ins: Energy level (1–5) plus mood and optional note • Daily timeline: Morning, afternoon, and evening at a glance • Streak tracking: Build a consistent self-awareness habit • Sleep correlation: Connect Apple Health to see how rest affects your energy • Mood distribution: Spot patterns across days and weeks • Total privacy: No account, no cloud — your data stays on your iPhone WHY TIDE: • Faster than a full journal — log in under five seconds • Designed for burnout awareness and fatigue tracking, not clinical diagnosis • Calm, distraction-free interface with light and dark mode • Works on iPhone and iPad with a consistent experience TIDE PRO: • Unlimited check-ins (free tier: 2 per day) • Full history beyond 14 days • Advanced insights and mood distribution charts • Weekly averages and best-day patterns • Sleep and energy analysis via HealthKit PERFECT FOR: • Professionals tracking burnout and afternoon energy crashes • Students noticing how sleep affects focus and mood • Anyone building a daily wellness habit without complexity • People who want private, on-device health journaling Start tracking your energy today and see what your week reveals. ACCESSIBILITY: VoiceOver labels on main actions; Dynamic Type support for readable check-ins. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/