Habitvs

An Apple Health companion that grows with your habits

Health & Fitness

Productivity

Lifestyle

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the on-device Foundation Models for the weekly letter is a smart call - that's exactly the kind of feature that would feel creepy if it phoned home and delightful because it doesn't. how did you decide which health signals to weight most heavily for Kova's mood?

Hi Igor!

First off, I love the philosophy behind Habitvs. As someone with ADHD who appreciates a low-stakes way to stay mindful and active with some extra gratification from it, the idea of a virtual companion that mirrors your wellbeing rather than shouting numbers and guilt trips at you is so refreshing. The pixel-art complications are a nice touch.

I spent a little time with my Kova today (I named mine Goofy!), and I want to share some creative input that I hope will provide you with some decent feedback.

Onboarding Experience

Feature Tour - I think the app could benefit from a more in-depth guided tour upon first opening. A step-by-step walkthrough with info blurbs highlighting specific features would help new users feel oriented right away

Clarity on Stats - For example, I found myself wondering what exactly the energy bar represents at first

Deepening the Connection with Kova

Visual Evolution - I'm interested to see how Kova could change visually based on health data. Things like lack of sleep/not meeting a sleep goal reflect with little eye bags or other features of fatigue.

Moodlets & Check-ins - Having small "moodlets" appear while the app is open or doing occasional mood check-ins with Kova would make the relationship feel more interactive and two-way if that is your goal

Gamification & Customization

Activity-Based Rewards - I love the current customization, unlocking even more colors, hats, or accessories by hitting personal or app-based activity milestones would be a great motivator and gratifier. I think it would also increase the longevity of a user who may want to "collect" such items, especially if any were limited edition or only obtainable by specific goals and/or activities

Mini-Games - Adding small, health-related mini-games, like a 1-minute breathing exercise, brain-boosting games, or a quick movement challenge, could give users more ways to interact with Kova during the day

Streaks

If you're interested in leaning even further into the "no guilt" mindfulness vibe, consider a system that doesn't just protect streaks but prioritizes rewarding momentum. Continuing to reward positive progress, even if a day is missed, keep the focus on the journey rather than just a number without eliminating it completely. You already lean into this with the weekly shield, a feature I really like!