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I built a reminder app designed to feel uncomfortable on purpose

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Hi HN,I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore.So I built something intentionally different.Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen Time APIsThe idea came from my own behavior: I don’t need motivation — I need enforcement.This is not for everyone. Some people hate it. Some people love it. I’m genuinely curious where HN stands on this tradeoff: comfort vs. effectiveness.Happy to answer questions about: – behavior design – iOS Screen Time APIs – what Apple allows / doesn’t allow – or why I think “nice UX” can someti

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