Choose Your Hero
Your path. Your pace. No streaks required.
20 unique characters. Pick the one that represents your journey.
See It In Action
A habit app that doesn't tell you what to do — it gives you the tools to find your own way.
Real screenshots from the live app. No mockups, no filler. Updated as the app evolves.
Improvements
What I've shipped, and what's coming next. Built in the open, driven by your feedback.
Journal calendar — swiping between months now drops you straight onto that month's most recent day, and the entries snap into view. No more hunting for the right day.
CheckMate now lets you know when a new version is ready and can apply quick updates on the spot — so you're always on the latest with less waiting.
Journal backup & restore — save your whole journal, photos and all, to a single file you can keep safe, then bring it back anytime. Plus fixes to journal photo uploads and a faster, smoother app under the hood.
Side Quests — one small, optional feel-good task each day, like a short walk or a glass of water. Tap to complete it for a little XP. No streaks, no pressure: skip the days you need to.
Onboarding, reimagined. A friendlier cat-led intro with Misa & Putica, a pick-your-first-quest step, and a small celebration when you finish setting up.
Fresh pixel-art icons across the app and redesigned journal entry cards. Misa & Putica now cheer you on after every journal save.
Misa, Putica, and your hero avatars are now animated — little idle and talking loops that bring your party to life.
At-a-Glance home-screen widget for iOS and Android. Plus a redesigned XP breakdown and buff/debuff journal cards.
iOS app is officially live on the App Store. CheckMate now ships to iPhone and iPad.
View on App StoreAttach photos to your current-day journal entry. Journal quest list got a cleaner inline-wrap layout with a neutral "pending today" state.
A peek at what I'm exploring next. I ship when it feels right, so no firm dates — but here's where my head's at.
More ways to grow together — I keep deepening co-op Raids and Adventuring so showing up with your people stays the best part.
Have an idea or spotted a bug? Tell me here — a lot of this list started with your messages.
Features
Everything you need to build habits that stick.
Personal Quests
Never lose track of what matters most.
- Flexible scheduling — daily, weekly, or custom
- Streak tracking with milestone rewards
- XP earned for every completion
- Importance levels to prioritise what matters
Multiplayer Raids
Friends hold you accountable. Show up together.
- Create team challenges with friends
- Pledge real-world rewards as motivation
- Tier-based difficulty scaling
- Real-time progress tracking
Journal
Understand yourself better, one entry at a time.
- Log mood, activities, and reflections
- Custom categories and sections
- PIN lock for privacy
- Export your entries anytime
Gamification
See how far you've come — and stay hungry for more.
- XP and levelling system
- Ember streaks to fuel your willpower
- Badges from bronze to platinum
- Celebrations for every milestone
Character Sheet
Your stats tell the story of your grind.
- 20 unique pixel-art avatars
- Featured badge showcase slots
- Stat blocks and XP progress bar
- Share your journey with others
Notice Board
Find quests posted by fellow adventurers.
- Browse community-published quests
- Filter by category and difficulty
- Publish your own quests
- Find inspiration from fellow adventurers
The Story
Built by one ADHD brain, two cats with opinions, and a fiancée who checks I'm still alive when the hyperfocus hits 20 hours.
No investors, no big team. Just us—and each of them helps in their own unique way.
Why This Exists
I grew up being told what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. For years I assumed that was the only way—follow someone else's system, stick to someone else's rules.
Got diagnosed with ADHD recently, but I'd lived with it my whole life without knowing. Finally understood what was going on—why my head feels like five radio stations playing at once.
Best thing I learned was to stop fighting it. When something grabs me—this project, electronics, sim racing, drawing—I just go. Used to think the hyperfocus was a problem. Turns out it's how I get anything done.
One Day at a Time
You don't need a 10-day streak, a 50-day streak, or a 100-day streak to improve. You just need today. Every action you take—no matter how small—moves you forward.
Your Path
Everyone is different. That's why CheckMate doesn't force one approach. Simple quests for daily wins. Adventures with others when you need that energy. A private journal when you need to reflect. Pick what works, ignore what doesn't.
You are enough. Your path is yours. Never compare it to anyone else's.