INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A new app called Lately launched on the App Store a few weeks ago, targeting people with ADHD to help them arrive on time and rewarding them
reminders 30 minutes, 10 minutes, and 5 minutes before departure
It also features Live Activities on iPhone and Apple Watch that display a countdown to leave.To encourage timely departures, Lately employs
a point reward system with four difficulty levels
the app that serve as achievement badges
While the reward may appear simple, it may provide users with a sense of progress and accomplishment.Image Credits:Erik MacInnisLately was
testing, we found Lately to be helpful, but we wish it could provide time estimations for commuters in large cities who use public
Currently, the app only offers options for driving or walking.Despite this small limitation, we believe the app can be successful among its
Another gamified app, Finch, has gained attention for its point system
The self-care app encourages users to complete daily chores at home or engage in other healthy habits by rewarding them with points that can
be used to customize their virtual pet.MacInnis revealed future plans for Lately, which include a social feature that automatically notifies
friends when users leave, when they are five minutes away, and when they arrive
An Android version is also part of the long-term roadmap.Lately is available for free, but there is also a premium subscription ($3 per
month or $10 per year) that offers features like customizing difficulty levels and scheduling recurring trips.
