What is iPromise?

iPromise is a Mac-native focus app that turns deep work into a personal commitment. Instead of just planning tasks, it helps you actually execute them by pairing you with an AI Focus Buddy. You pick one task, set a timer, and make a promise—your buddy watches your screen context and gently nudges you when you drift into distractions. It’s a fresh take on the Body Doubling principle, where having a virtual witness boosts accountability and keeps you on track.

Who it's for

• Deep work enthusiasts who struggle with digital distractions and need a gentle, AI-powered accountability partner during focused sessions.
• Remote workers and freelancers looking to replace lonely solo work with a cheerful, non-judgmental companion that lives in their Mac’s notch.
• Productivity experimenters who have tried to-do apps and planners but want a tool that actively guards their focus in real time.

Key features

Focus sessions with ambient sound

Start a session with one tap or the ⌘⇧Space shortcut. Set your duration and choose from optional ambient sounds like rain, cafe, forest, or white noise to create your ideal work environment.

AI Focus Buddy

Pick a character—goose, turtle, rabbit, comet, tree, and more—that lives in your Mac’s notch. It understands your active window’s context and steps in when focus breaks. You bring your own AI provider and API key; screenshots are processed locally and never stored by iPromise.

Session Inspector

After each session, review a detailed breakdown: a 60-segment focus bar, timeline with segment summaries, an overall evaluation, and sharing options. Your buddy might even comment on how you did.

Overview and streaks

Track your progress with today’s focus time, current and longest streaks, total sessions, and a focus-time distribution chart. All data syncs across your Macs via iCloud—no screenshots are uploaded.

What stands out

“Your buddy flies in formation with you and keeps you company—no more lonely focus sessions.”

This isn’t just another timer app. iPromise reimagines focus as a social act, even when you’re alone. The AI Buddy lives elegantly in your Mac’s notch, reacts to your screen context, and provides real-time accountability without being intrusive. The combination of a promise-based commitment, a customizable character, and local-first privacy makes it feel more like a partnership than a tool.

Worth checking out if…

You’re a Mac user who wants a focus companion that’s more engaging than a Pomodoro timer and more active than a to-do list. If you value privacy (screenshots stay on your machine), enjoy a bit of personality in your productivity tools, and are willing to bring your own AI provider, iPromise offers a genuinely different approach to deep work.