Pip for Writers

Most goals die quietly.

Pip is the daily commitment app for writers who do what they say. Write your three chapter outlines, essay drafts, or newsletters before 10 AM — finish all three, or start over.

Download on the App Store
Free for your first weekNo card, no account required
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Today's Three Goals

Write what actually matters. Lock them in by 10:00 AM.

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Our Philosophy

Winners don't do more.
They finish what matters.

Most habit apps are flexible and forgiving, making them easy to quietly abandon. Pip is deliberately strict, because a real commitment with a real cost is what actually changes behavior.

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Write, schedule & lock before 10 AM

Every morning before 10:00 AM, write your 3 most important tasks and name a time for each. Once locked in, no edits, deletions, or goalpost shifts.

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Timed reminders & focus timers

Pip sends notifications at each planned moment. Start a background focus session (15 – 90 min) that keeps running even when the app is closed.

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Mandatory photo proof

Checking off a task opens your camera. Apple's Vision framework verifies the photo 100% on your device. No photo means no check.

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Win the day or streak resets to 0

Finish all 3 to unlock your closing photo card and grow your streak. Miss 10 AM or leave one undone by midnight, and your streak resets to zero.

Streak Visualizer

A map of your integrity.

Your streak history is displayed in a 4-week calendar heatmap. Finish all 3 goals to light up a sage dot. Leave one undone or miss 10 AM, and the streak resets to zero.

Streak Milestones
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Day Won (3/3 finished)
Streak Reset (0)
Habit Heatmap (4-week view)Current Streak: 8 days
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Go Deeper

Premium depth built inside

Pip is simple, but not basic. We have built features to keep you concentrated, intentional, and reflective across the week.

Focus Companion

Per-Task Focus Timers

Single-task focus prevents cognitive switching. Tap any of your locked-in three goals to start an aesthetic focus timer (15, 25, 45, 60, or 90 minutes) that continues running seamlessly even when you leave the app.

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Sunday Report Card

Weekly Intention & Reflection

Set one guiding Weekly Intention to frame your mornings. Every Sunday, receive your weekly score, week grid, and reflection log, plus optional AI insights that read your real week to give honest feedback.

Weekly Scorecard25 / 28 goals met (89%)
Intention

Focus on shipping the MVP of our landing page.

Reflection Summary

Slipped on Thursday because I committed to a task that was too large. Succeeded on other days by breaking tasks down early.

AI Weekly Reflection Insight (Premium)

"You completed 100% of your coding goals, but missed administrative items. Consider planning coding blocks strictly before 10 AM, and administrative tasks as afternoon backups."

On-Device Vision AI

Mandatory Photo Proof & Privacy

Checking a task off requires snapping a photo with your camera. Apple's Vision framework analyzes and labels the photo 100% on your device. Your photos stay on your phone and NEVER leave to any server.

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Camera-Only Verification
Analyzed by Apple Vision framework locally on iOS.
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100% Private & Local
Zero photos uploaded. Stored safely in local SQLite storage.
iOS Native System

Dynamic Island & Live Activities

Pip ticks natively on your iPhone Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Track remaining tasks through the day or follow your active focus session countdown without draining your battery or needing cloud push servers.

Focus Live Activity
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Session countdown pinned directly to Dynamic Island and Lock Screen.
Subscription Model

A commitment to your focus.

Pip is funded directly by you. No advertisements, no data broker sales, no creepy account tracking. We build tools for adults who value their time and data.

First 7 days free (no card, no account), then
$39.99 / year

Billed annually. Cancel anytime in App Store settings. Equivalent to ~$3.33/month.

Daily 3 commitment, timed reminders & lock-in
Mandatory Photo Proof (on-device Apple Vision AI)
iOS Widgets & Dynamic Island Live Activities
Per-task background focus timer (15 – 90 min)
Sunday report card & 3 distinct share cards
Download Free on the App Store

7 days free to try full app. No credit card required to start. Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID settings.

Help & Details

Frequently asked questions