The Cadence Story & FAQ: Offline-First, No-BS Focus

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.

What’s missing that you’d love to see in your ideal focus setup? Drop a comment below—I’ll be here all day answering questions! 👇