# iPromise

Body doubling for one task at a time — an AI buddy that watches your screen context and nudges you back when you drift.

- **Category:** [Focus](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/focus-timers/)
- **Price:** unknown
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://apps.apple.com/app/id6756086425
- **Available via:** Mac App Store, Direct
- **Requirements:** macOS 14.2 or later
- **Maker:** Odd Lab

## Kitsmith's take

A different mechanism than a timer: it analyzes on-screen context to detect distraction and intervenes, rather than just counting down. Screenshots are processed locally and sent only to your own chosen AI provider — iPromise itself states it never sees or stores them.

## Features

- **Focus sessions:** Commit to one task, set a duration, and start with one tap or a keyboard shortcut. Optional ambient sound.
- **AI Focus Buddy:** A character (goose, turtle, comet, and others) that reacts to your session and steps in when it detects drift.
- **Session Inspector:** A segment-by-segment focus bar, timeline, and overall evaluation after each session.
- **Streaks and overview:** Daily sessions, focus time, current and longest streaks, and a focus-time distribution view.
- **Bring your own model:** Use your own API key with a supported provider, or a local/Ollama-compatible endpoint instead of a cloud service.

## FAQ

**Does iPromise upload my screenshots?**

No — screenshots are processed locally and sent only to the AI provider you configure; the developer states iPromise itself never sees or stores them.

**Is iPromise a subscription?**

Yes — a 14-day free trial followed by an auto-renewable annual subscription, managed through Mac App Store settings.

**Can I use my own AI model instead of a cloud provider?**

Yes — it supports local servers like Ollama or LM Studio, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/ipromise/