RunDown vs Dots

RunDown is a deadline pressure system — not a to-do list, not a calendar. Set a goal with a hard deadline. Break it into sequential steps that must complete in order. Watch the countdown tick. If a step falls behind, your entire goal goes AT RISK. • One big countdown that dominates your screen • Sequential dependency chain — Step 1 blocks Step 2 • Health status: On Track → At Risk → Critical • Smart notifications at 3 days, 1 day, and overdue • Home screen & lock screen widgets • Dark mode only — built for focus • Max 3 goals — this app resists becoming a list Example: Goal is "Buy New Car" by May 16. Step 1: Sell existing car — by Apr 15 Step 2: Get cash in hand — by Apr 22 Step 3: Sort paperwork — by May 1 Step 4: Finalize insurance — by May 10 Fall behind on Step 1? Everything downstream turns red. RunDown keeps you honest.

Time isn’t just a ticking number—it’s a canvas. Dots transforms deadlines, vacations, exams, product launches, and personal milestones into an intuitive, visual temporal heatmap. See your time progress the way your brain naturally grasps it: patterns, density, and momentum compressed into clean, editorial dots you can scan in seconds. WHY YOU’LL LOVE DOTS: ◆ THE TEMPORAL HEATMAP Watch your days fill in as you approach your target. Whether it is 10 days or 100 days, the dynamic dot grid gives you immediate perspective on elapsed time and what remains. ◆ ELEGANT HOME & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS Bring your most anticipated moments right to your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Choose from multiple layout families: • Compact (1×1 / 2×2) • Detailed Stats (4×2) • Frosted Glass Canvas (4×4) Widgets stay automatically synchronized with your events. ◆ CURATED DESIGN THEMES Give each countdown its own mood. Pick from meticulously crafted color palettes—Nova, Serene, Celestial, Ember, and Dark Minimal—complemented by custom emojis and typography. ◆ SMART MILESTONE NUDGES Never let critical dates sneak up on you. Receive gentle notifications when you hit key milestones: halfway mark (50%), the final stretch (90%), one week, and the day before. ◆ WALLPAPER & SHORTCUTS STUDIO Generate high-resolution countdown wallpapers directly from your events. Seamlessly integrate with Apple Shortcuts to automatically refresh your lock screen wallpaper every day. ◆ COMPLETE DATA PRIVACY & PORTABILITY • No forced account creation or intrusive sign-ins. • Seamless iCloud backup & restore to keep your data synced across your iPhone and iPad. • Full CSV import and export for ultimate data ownership. FREE TIER: • Create and track up to 3 active countdowns with full heatmap visualization and curated themes. DOTS PRO (One-time Lifetime Purchase): Unlock the complete temporal experience: • Unlimited countdowns • All Home Screen and Lock Screen widget styles • iCloud sync & automatic backup • Smart Nudge milestone notifications • Daily wallpaper generation and automation • Custom photo background albums Stop watching numbers tick away in stressful lists. Download Dots and give your time the perspective it deserves.