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Cross-platform productivity apps push for unified Mac/iOS ecosystems

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Slate is leading the vibe with a Mac/iPhone/iPad trio: a no-nonsense To-Do List plus a built-in Pomodoro timer. It’s designed to sync tasks across iPhone, iPad, and Mac while keeping data on-device. The team flags a 3‑day free trial and hints at widgets coming in a future update [1].

Tempus – AI Daily Planner is pitched as an across-iOS and macOS assistant. The latest updates sharpen alarms and AI planning, and the team briefly offered a temporary Lifetime unlock before shifting to a 50% early-supporter discount for a one-time purchase. The update notes also call out the v1.1.6 release guiding newer users to the latest unlock state [2].

Standly’s Standing Desk Timer keeps the Mac App Store spotlight, landing as a strong Mac-only timer with a focus on posture and session flow. The creator shared promo codes and solicited feedback on features like transitions, UI sizing, and dock/menu-bar integration while pointing to the Mac App Store listing and the project site [4].

m1w0 Lift – Simple Workout Tracker with Apple Watch support shows a privacy-first approach: log sets from your wrist, keep data on-device, and offer Premium analytics. The TestFlight invitation underlines the watch-centric workflow for lifters who want quick on-wrist input [5].

Together, these apps sketch a clear trend: users expect seamless Mac/iOS collaboration and cross-device workflows, from task and focus tools to daily planning and fitness companions.

References

[1]
Reddit

[Paid app] Just launched Slate : a simple no nonsense To-Do List + Pomodoro app

Slate release for Mac/iPhone/iPad; Todo and Pomodoro; free trial then subscription; widgets coming; Timelex suggested as alternative; feedback welcomed overall.

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💥 [$59.99 → Lifetime FREE] Tempus – AI Daily Planner free to claim for the next 7 days (thank you all for the feedback!)

Tempus iOS/macOS AI daily planner; updates, free lifetime unlock then 50% discount; users request features, bug fixes, feedback.

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[4]
Reddit

Standing Desk Timer | #2 on Mac App Store

Mac/iOS timer app Standly tops Mac App Store, user feedback, promo codes, feature requests, cross-platform plans, watchOS possibilities discussed here.

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Reddit

[iOS/watchOS] m1w0 Lift - Simple Workout Tracker with Apple Watch Support

iOS/watchOS app m1w0 Lift enables Apple Watch strength tracking; privacy-first; invites testers; requests UI/UX feedback and watch integration from lifters.

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