Zak McIntyre

DreamsJar - A savings tracker that keeps your "why" front and center

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People don't fail at savings because they lack money — they lose motivation halfway through. DreamsJar keeps your "why" visible. Write down WHY each goal matters, then celebrate that WHY with each deposit. ✨ Celebrations at 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% ✨ Smart reminders with your motivation statement ✨ Pace tracking — know when you're falling behind Free: 1 goal + weekly reminders Premium: Unlimited goals, custom images, iCloud sync and more Built by a solo dev who kept forgetting why he was saving.

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Zak McIntyre
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Hey everyone! Solo dev here. I built DreamsJar because I kept failing at savings goals. Not because I didn't have money — because I'd lose motivation halfway through. I'd set a goal, stay excited for a few weeks, then completely forget why I was saving in the first place. The number in my savings account meant nothing without context. So I built an app that forces you to write down WHY each goal matters before you start. That motivation shows up in your reminders, on your dashboard — everywhere. You can't escape it. The jar filling up is oddly satisfying. The confetti at milestones is dumb but it works. And knowing I'm "on pace" or "behind" keeps me honest. Free tier is genuinely useful (1 goal, weekly reminders). Premium unlocks unlimited goals, custom images, and iCloud sync if you want it. Would love to hear what savings goals you'd create first. Happy to answer any questions about the app or my WHY!
Zak McIntyre

I'm excited to hear about your WHY. Let me know in the comments!