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.

Dots is a visual countdown for the moments that actually matter—launches, trips, exams, weddings, and quiet personal goals. Each event becomes a temporal heatmap: time isn’t just a number; it’s a canvas you can feel at a glance. CREATE & ORGANIZE • Name your countdowns, pick an emoji, and choose a target date. • See what’s active, urgent, or still far away—without digging through menus. THE TEMPORAL HEATMAP • Read progress the way your brain does: patterns, density, and remaining time—beautifully compressed into “dots” you can scan in seconds. CURATED THEMES • Match the mood: celebration, focus, travel, calm nights, and more—so every countdown feels intentional, not generic. STAY CLOSE TO YOUR GOALS • Optional reminders help you check in on what you’re counting down to—so big days don’t sneak up on you. FREE TO START • Use up to three countdowns on the free plan and explore the core experience. DOTS PRO — UNLOCK THE FULL CANVAS • Unlimited countdowns • Home screen & Lock Screen widgets that stay in sync with your events • Generated wallpapers and guidance for iOS Shortcuts-friendly automation • iCloud backup & restore across your iPhone and iPad (same Apple ID) • Smart Nudge milestone alerts (halfway, final stretch, one week, one day) • Background photo albums for rotating wallpaper looks YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE • Export or import countdowns as CSV when you want a portable backup outside iCloud. Dots is built for people who want clarity, calm, and a little ceremony around time—whether you’re shipping a product or counting down to “I do.”