Watchful: Personal AI Alerts

Less checking. More time for what matters. Create personal watchers for public information, add your preferences and choose when an update deserves a notification. Explore the original sources behind each result.

Use your own OpenAI or Gemini API key with compatible model choices and links to official API prices. Your provider bills that usage separately. Two active watchers are free; lifetime Pro removes the personal-key watcher limit. Alternatively, monthly subscriptions include Pro and 50, 100, 250, 500 or 1,000 shared AI credits. One credit represents US$0.03 of API usage, not one check. The app reserves a displayed maximum, charges known actual usage and returns the unused amount. Credits renew monthly without rollover or paid overages. Failed or interrupted requests may still incur usage; uncertain charges remain reserved. Existing check subscriptions keep their purchased allowance.

Credit checks use OpenAI web research followed by your chosen OpenAI or Gemini model, with your consent. Optional approximate location or a fallback town can help nearby searches. Gemini results are session-only and do not compare history. OpenAI history is stored on your device. Provider processing follows its own terms. AI answers may be inaccurate; verify sources before acting.

Choose schedules or configure named Watchful actions in Apple Shortcuts for supported personal automations, including Wi-Fi, NFC, charging and location. Add time windows and automatic-attempt limits. Background execution depends on iOS and automation settings; timing is not guaranteed.

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