while²

A recurring task reminder for iOS. Cron jobs, for humans.

Overview

AI is amazing. What a time.

And yet, I find myself staring at the monitor all day. I thought work would shrink — instead, I'm busier than ever, babysitting the AI agents I run in parallel. Even in bed, I can't put the phone down — firing /rc commands.

Meanwhile, life tasks slip quietly to the back. I cut my hair only after it's overgrown. I do laundry only when there's nothing left to wear. The toothbrush... when did I last swap it?

It hit me: if AI runs my work, why not let a program run my life? Hoping this idea resonates with as many people as possible.

Install

App Store → search "while2" → tap Install.

Usage

while² list # what's due today while² add # register a recurring loop while² config # your daemon, configured

API

Every recurring rule is described in three variables:

kind completion · weekday · day-of-month frequency once a month · every Tuesday anchor four weeks after the last time

That is the whole language.

Features

• Local notifications, scheduled by your device
• Optional iCloud sync across your devices
• No subscription · No analytics · No servers

Requirements

• iOS 26+
• Available in 11 languages