iPhone and Mac
For brains
that drift.
One thing at a time, lit up. Reminders that keep nudging until it's done, and time you can see.
No account. No ads. No tracking. Your tasks stay on your devices.
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Why
Why do normal reminders stop working?
A normal reminder rings once. If you were in the middle of something, it's gone, and the task is gone with it.
A normal to-do list shows you everything at once, then turns red when you fall behind. That doesn't help you start. It just feels bad.
And a normal timer shows numbers. Numbers are easy to ignore when you can't feel time passing.
Nowbell keeps asking, shows one thing, and turns time into something you can see.
The idea
A quiet room
with one lamp on.
When it's time, Nowbell taps you on the shoulder and waits. It never takes your cursor, and it never shouts.
Features
Small things
that make starting easier.
The disc
Time you can see
A disc of light shrinks while you work. Half the light means half the time left. Run over and it becomes a calm ring that grows. No red, no "overdue".
Nudges
Reminders that don't give up
A nudge repeats every 5, 10 or 15 minutes until you tap Done or move the task. Can't-miss tasks ring like an alarm, even on Silent.
Brain dump
Tip it all out
Type everything in your head, as messy as you like. Nowbell picks out the days, times and lengths and makes tidy tasks, on your device.
Break it down
One scary thing, a few small ones
Big tasks split into small steps, each with its own timer. Can't start? Do just two minutes of the first step. It still counts.
Lock Screen
Always in the corner of your eye
The countdown sits on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, and in the menu bar on your Mac. Done and Snooze are one tap away.
Mac
Hands on the keyboard
Add tasks without leaving what you're doing, and answer a nudge with one key. Your iPhone and Mac stay in step through your own iCloud.
Later
Nothing in here is late
What you didn't get to waits quietly. Each morning you pick up to three. There are no growing counts and no streaks to lose.
Private by design
Your tasks are
nobody's business.
- No account and no sign-up
- No ads, no analytics, no tracking
- Your tasks stay on your devices and in your own iCloud
- Export everything as CSV any time
Pricing
One subscription.
iPhone and Mac.
- Everything unlocked on iPhone and Mac
- A reminder 2 days before the free week ends
- Cancel any time in your Apple Account settings
- Restore on your other device with one tap
Prices are shown in the App Store in your own currency.
FAQ
Questions
When is Nowbell out?
Soon. It's being finished and tested now, and it will be on the App Store for iPhone and Mac.
Is it only for people with ADHD?
No. It's built for brains that get distracted, with or without a diagnosis. If reminders slide past you and time gets away from you, it should help.
How is it different from the reminders I already have?
Most reminders ring once. Nowbell keeps nudging every few minutes until you tap Done or move the task, and it shows one task at a time, not a whole list.
Will the Mac panel interrupt my typing?
No. The panel never takes your cursor or keyboard focus. Press Esc to snooze it, or turn it off for any task.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up. Your tasks stay on your devices, and in your own iCloud if you use it. We can't see them.
Does it work without iCloud?
Yes. With iCloud off, everything stays on the one device and the app works the same. iCloud only keeps your iPhone and Mac in step.
Do I pay twice for iPhone and Mac?
No. One subscription, or the one-time lifetime purchase, covers both. On your other device, tap Restore purchases.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, the yearly plan starts with 7 days free. We remind you 2 days before it ends, and you can cancel any time.
What do I need to run it?
An iPhone with iOS 26 or later, or a Mac with macOS 26 or later.
Is this a medical app?
No. Nowbell isn't medical advice and doesn't diagnose or treat ADHD or any condition.
Something else? Email tillworkapps@gmail.com.
Nowbell
One thing at a time,
lit up.
For iPhone with iOS 26 and Mac with macOS 26, or later.
Coming soon to the App Store