Spoons vs TiredTab

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.

Life takes energy. TiredTab helps you see where yours went. Log the little things that drain you, recharge you, or just quietly wear you down more than you expected. TiredTab turns those moments into an energy receipt - something you can save, share, and look back on. HOW IT WORKS - Pick what happened Choose from everyday moments and adjust how much energy they cost (or gave back), if you want. -Make your receipt Look back on your day, pick a receipt and paper style, add a caption if you're feeling it, and watch it print. -See what adds up Weekly statements give you a look back at your week. Want more? TiredTab+ unlocks Monthly and Yearly Statements, plus long-term Patterns. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Track what drains you and what recharges you - Create your own events and categories - Save your go-to favorites - Print, save, or share your receipts - Pick a style - Classic, Soft, or Doodle - Browse your history in Calendar - Get a weekly energy statement - Notice what keeps draining you - and what actually helps TIREDTAB+ Free to start. One lifetime purchase unlocks Monthly Statements, Yearly Statements, and Patterns - no subscription, ever. Everything stays on your device. No account needed. TiredTab is built for personal reflection (and a little fun). Energy values are whatever you say they are - this isn't a health or medical tool.