Hey Product Hunt! I m the maker of Cadence.

We built Cadence to offer a simpler, no-bs approach to focus and time management without forcing you into a heavy dashboard or gamifying your work. Here is a quick FAQ on how we re doing things differently:

• How is it different from Pomo focus, Forest, or Notion? Cadence is offline-first and guest-first: it works before you sign up and without a Wi-Fi connection. You get planning, resume, insights, and real push reminders without turning studying into a game.

• Does it block apps? No a web app can't block OS-level apps, and we won't pretend otherwise. Cadence gives you a distraction plan and a focus shield that nudges you back on track when you leave a session.

• Is it really free? Yes! Core features (tasks, timer, breaks, core sounds, streaks, insights, guest mode, reminders) are free forever. Pro is optional to fund infrastructure.

• Where is my data? Stored locally on your device (IndexedDB) first. Account sync uses private rows in Supabase with row-level security. We never sell data.

• Why iOS push needs an install: Apple only allows Web Push for home-screen web apps (iOS 16.4+). On Android & desktop, it works straight in the browser.

• Are classical tracks real recordings? They are procedurally generated performances of public-domain compositions plus original pieces written for Cadence.

What s next? We re building better insights, new soundscapes, and QoL fixes based on launch feedback.