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One daily fact
Say goodbye to cognitive overload. Get just one high-quality, curated fact per day to maximize retention.
One fact a day,
done right.
Focused learning, free from infinite scrolling. Sharpen your mind with one meticulously curated insight per day.
THE SYSTEM
One surface. Three pillars.
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Streaks & Shields
Consistency brings rewards. Build your streak, and protect it with built-in shields when life gets in the way.
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Focused learning
No endless feeds. Keep only one active topic at a time, keeping scrolling addiction at bay.
THE PHILOSOPHY
Not another feed. A quiet place to learn one thing a day.
Consistency over spectacle. Depth over noise.
Build the habit in three simple steps.
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1. Choose your topic
Pick an area of interest. You can swap it later, but focusing on one builds deeper knowledge.
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2. Unlock your daily insight
Receive a notification at your preferred time. Open the app to read a single, high-quality summary.
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3. Read & Grow
Spend just 2 minutes a day reading your spark. Watch your streak compound, and let shields handle the rest.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is Synapse?
A minimalist iOS app that delivers one carefully curated fact each day. One topic. One spark. No feed, no infinite scrolling — just a small ritual that sharpens your mind.
When does the daily fact unlock?
You choose morning (09:30) or evening (21:30) at onboarding. At your selected local time, the Daily Spark unlocks and a gentle reminder notification is sent. You can change the time anytime from Profile.
Can I choose the topic?
Yes. Pick from ten curated pools — Abysses & Cosmos, Dark History, Bio-Hacking, Mind & Neuroscience, Weird Fauna, Future Tech, Etymology Lab, Megastructures, Geo-Politics, Daily Science. Focus on one at a time; swap it later from Profile to explore a new lane.
How do streaks actually work?
Your streak grows only when you genuinely read the daily fact — opening and closing without reading does not count. Consistency compounds: momentum stays active as long as you keep showing up.
What are Shields and how do I earn them?
Shields protect your streak when life happens. Every completed 7-day streak cycle grants +1 shield, up to 10. If you miss a day, one shield is automatically consumed and the streak survives. No shields left? The streak resets — but you can start a new one tomorrow.
Do I need an account?
Yes. Synapse works only with an account so your streak, shields and daily unlocks stay synced across sessions and devices. Sign-up takes seconds.
What do the coloured badges on each fact mean?
Every fact has a rarity — Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic and Legendary — a small nod to how surprising or unusual the piece of knowledge is. Rarer facts get a subtle glow. It's a wink, not a game.
Can I see where a fact comes from?
Always. Every fact ships with an 'Open source' link that takes you to the original reference, so you can verify and dig deeper whenever curiosity strikes.
Is my data safe? Will I be tracked?
No ad trackers, no social hooks, no dark patterns. Synapse stores the bare minimum needed to power your streak and sync — nothing is sold, nothing is profiled. You can delete your account and data at any time.
What about Android?
Right now I'm focused on perfecting the native iOS experience. An Android build is in early development but it will take considerably longer before a beta is ready.
Is Synapse free?
The beta is free. After launch a light subscription will support the writing and curation of each fact — but the core daily ritual will always stay accessible.