Apple’s productivity wave is back, built around Apple Reminders, wearable data, and Live Activities. Four new apps show how the ecosystem is reshaping daily work.
Task Compass integrates with Apple Reminders on iOS and macOS, using pairwise comparisons to surface your top 3 priorities and then trigger a built-in Pomodoro timer [1].
Lifestack syncs with wearables — Apple Watch, Oura Ring, WHOOP, Fitbit — to plan your day around energy. It offers energy-based scheduling, an AI Planner, and daily mood logging [2]. It’s a paid app ($5/month) with a 7-day trial; Apple Calendar is already in the roadmap and Apple Reminders support is planned [2].
MaCWell is a wellness companion on macOS that quietly nudges you to breathe, stretch, hydrate, and check posture. It counts down your working hours and lets you drop ideas in a calm MenuBar space for later [3].
Planoma just added Live Activities — you can watch habits on Lock Screen or Dynamic Island in real time, with a minimal Liquid Glass design and iCloud sync. There’s a free version and an optional Pro tier with a 7-day trial [4].
These ecosystem-first tools show Apple’s approach to blending wellness, focus, and real-time status into everyday work. Watch for more apps that tie Reminders, Live Activities, and health data into your day.
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Task Compass - task prioritization integrated with Apple Reminders [iOS + macOS]
Task Compass ranks tasks with pairwise comparisons, syncs with Apple Reminders, runs on iOS and macOS, includes Pomodoro timer.
View sourceHow it started vs How it’s going two years later - Daily planner app that syncs with wearables
Wearable-synced calendar app Lifestack; energy-based scheduling; AI planner; roadmap includes Apple Calendar; pricing; requests for Reminders and lifetime options.
View source🪴 💻 MacWell: Take care of yourself, while getting things done.
Introducing MaCWell for macOS, a wellness-focused productivity companion with reminders; asks readers about iOS version interest and feedback from users.
View sourceI’ve just released a new update for my habit tracker app — now with Live Activities!
iOS habit tracker Planoma adds Live Activities, Pro trial; multilingual, iCloud sync; mixed name reception; feedback requested, design praised.
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