Anchor is an approachable and user-friendly external hard drive for your brain, combining the simplicity of iOS Notes with the juicy UI of a mobile game. See your priorities clearly, beat overwhelm, and remove disorganization as a barrier to achievement!
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Hi Product Hunt!👋
I made Anchor because I was tired of losing track of important thoughts, and hated that I couldn't keep things that were important to me top-of-mind.
At several points when I absolutely NEEDED to be on top of things (usually after losing a job or closing a business), I instead found myself floundering in the disorganized, paralyzed mess that was my life.
When I went on the App Store to find a simple tool to help me get some clarity, I found they were either too cluttered with features or the designs were mind-numbingly boring and felt punishing to use. (I have a fair bit of "planner trauma" from growing up with ADHD).
I wished I had my thoughts organized somewhere outside my head and to stop forgetting things. So I set out designing this simple user-friendly 2nd brain that's stimulating and fun to use, and doesn't require a ton of patience to learn (I tend to be short on patience when I'm overwhelmed, even with tools I know will help).
Anchor is the first crack at solving this problem. I'm looking for feedback (specifically from those with ADHD, or suspect they have ADHD) so I can better guide this project to be something that ADHD/PTSD/anxiety/head trauma/OCD users can actually stick with.
Planned updates:
-Homescreen widgets
-Lockscreen voice record
-Complete visual overhaul collaborating with a professional UI/UX designer
-Strategic dopamine rewards to make it more fun and engaging (haptics, confetti, level-up system, streaks, badges, etc)
Thanks for checking out Anchor!
-Tahir
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