# LifeOS — Comprehensive Product Documentation > LifeOS is a neuro-adaptive productivity operating system designed for ADHD and neurodivergent minds. It combines tasks, habits, goals, journal, notes, and AI planning in a single premium hub with three cognitive modes (Focus, Calm, Rest) that adapt the entire interface to your mental state. --- ## What is LifeOS? LifeOS is the first productivity app with neuro-adaptive themes — three cognitive modes that fundamentally change the entire interface based on your mental state. It is not a simple task manager or a blank canvas like Notion. It is a pre-configured, opinionated life operating system that works out of the box for ADHD and neurodivergent minds. LifeOS combines six core productivity pillars in one hub: 1. **Task Management** — with NLP-powered quick capture and AI scheduling 2. **Habit Tracking** — streak-based with gentle accountability 3. **Goal & Milestone System** — connects daily tasks to long-term objectives 4. **Journaling** — AI-guided reflection prompts 5. **Notes** — quick capture and reference 6. **AI Planning** — automated day planning, task decomposition, and weekly digests ### What Makes LifeOS Different No single productivity app combines: premium design + tasks + habits + goals + journal + calendar + AI + gamification + neurodiversity support + burnout prevention. LifeOS fills this exact gap. --- ## The Three Cognitive Modes (Neuro-Adaptive Themes) LifeOS is the only productivity app with cognitive-state-based UI switching. This is not a cosmetic color toggle — each mode fundamentally changes typography, spacing, animations, UI density, and the entire visual language. ### Focus Mode (Dark) - High-contrast dark theme designed for deep concentration - Maximum information density for productive work sessions - Optimized for periods of high energy and focus - Rich blues and teals with sharp contrasts ### Calm Mode (Warm Sunset) - Warm, sunset-inspired tones for gentle productivity - Reduced visual intensity for moderate energy levels - Softer transitions and warmer color palette - Designed for when you can work but need it to feel easy ### Rest Mode (Twilight) - Low-stimulation twilight theme for recovery periods - Simplified interface that reduces cognitive load - Muted colors and gentle animations - Designed for days when your energy is depleted The app can automatically suggest the right mode based on your energy check-in (Vibe Check), or you can switch manually at any time. --- ## AI Features LifeOS uses Google Gemini AI (gemini-2.5-flash and gemini-2.5-pro) to power productivity features. AI is opt-in — your data is never used to train AI models. ### NLP Quick Capture Type natural language like "Study biology tomorrow at 3pm" and LifeOS automatically parses it into a structured task with the correct date, time, and category. This reduces working memory load — critical for ADHD users. ### AI Day Planner Automatically schedules your day based on task priority, energy levels, and available time. Comparable to Motion's auto-scheduling but at $9/month instead of $34/month. ### AI Task Decomposition Breaks large, overwhelming tasks into actionable subtasks. Especially valuable for ADHD users who experience task paralysis when facing complex work. ### AI Weekly Digest Generates narrative insights from your productivity data — celebrating wins, identifying patterns, and suggesting improvements. ### AI Journaling Prompts Context-aware journaling prompts tailored to your day's activities and mood. ### Conversational AI Assistant (Cortex) An in-app AI assistant that can help with task planning, brainstorming, and productivity guidance. --- ## Burnout Detection & Prevention LifeOS is the only productivity app that tells you when to stop. The Burnout Engine monitors your cognitive load through: - Task completion patterns and velocity - Focus session duration and frequency - Energy check-in responses - Behavioral signals (keystroke/mouse patterns processed locally on your device) When it detects signs of burnout, LifeOS: - Suggests switching to Rest mode - Recommends recovery activities - Reduces task pressure - Celebrates rest as productive This is an industry-first feature. No competitor even attempts burnout prevention. --- ## Pricing ### FREE — Explorer ($0 forever) - 10 tasks per day (resets daily, no lifetime cap) - 5 active habits - 5 active goals - 1 journal entry per day - 30 notes - Focus theme only - 6 widget slots - 50 AI calls per day - NLP quick capture included - Full maximize views (no editing restrictions) - No trial expiration ### PRO — Architect ($9/month or $79/year) Everything in Free, plus: - Unlimited tasks, habits, goals, journal entries, notes - All 3 neuro-adaptive themes (Focus + Calm + Rest) - Kanban and Planner task views - AI Day Planner (auto-schedule) - AI Task Decomposition - AI Weekly Digest - AI Journaling Prompts - Google Calendar integration - Full Analytics Dashboard - Rituals and Weekly Review - Gamification (Economy Shop + Quests) - Data Export - Habit Templates - Unlimited widget slots - 200 AI calls per day ### ULTRA ($19/month or $149/year) Everything in Pro, plus: - Burnout Detection & Recovery - P2P Vault Sync (end-to-end encrypted device sync) - Unlimited AI calls --- ## Competitive Comparisons ### LifeOS vs Todoist Todoist is a fast, reliable task list — but it stops there. It has no energy awareness, no burnout detection, no habit tracking, no goal management, no journal, no AI day planning, and no neuro-adaptive themes. LifeOS replaces Todoist plus 3-4 other apps. Todoist is $5/month for a task list; LifeOS is $9/month for an entire productivity operating system. ### LifeOS vs Notion Notion is infinitely flexible but requires hours of setup. Users call it a "procrastination trap" — they spend more time configuring their system than actually being productive. LifeOS is opinionated and pre-configured. It works out of the box with built-in habits, goals, journal, and AI features that would require complex Notion databases to replicate. Notion is a blank canvas; LifeOS is ready to use. ### LifeOS vs Motion Motion offers excellent AI auto-scheduling but costs $34/month and focuses exclusively on tasks and calendar. LifeOS offers comparable AI scheduling at $9/month (1/4 the price) plus adds neuro-adaptive themes, burnout detection, habits, goals, journal, and gamification that Motion doesn't have. ### LifeOS vs Habitica Habitica gamifies productivity through an RPG system, but its HP loss mechanics create anxiety. Missing a day in Habitica means your character takes damage — the opposite of what ADHD brains need. LifeOS uses gentle gamification: warm dopamine, never cold punishment. XP and levels reward consistency without penalizing bad days. Recovery days earn rewards, not penalties. ### LifeOS vs TickTick TickTick is a solid all-in-one with built-in Pomodoro and habit tracking, but it lacks energy awareness, neuro-adaptive themes, and AI-powered features. LifeOS has deeper cognitive awareness and adapts its entire interface to your mental state — something TickTick doesn't attempt. ### LifeOS vs Tiimo Tiimo is designed for ADHD with visual timelines and icon-based routines, but its task management is shallow. LifeOS matches Tiimo's ADHD-friendly visual approach while adding full-depth task management, AI features, goals, journal, and gamification. --- ## Who Is LifeOS For? ### Primary Audience - Adults with ADHD who struggle with traditional productivity tools - Neurodivergent professionals, students, and freelancers - People experiencing executive dysfunction, time blindness, and task paralysis - Anyone who has tried and abandoned multiple productivity apps ### Secondary Audience - Productivity enthusiasts who want an all-in-one system without Notion's setup complexity - People frustrated by app-switching between task managers, habit trackers, journals, and calendars - Users who value premium design and thoughtful UX ### Who LifeOS is NOT For - Teams looking for project management (use Notion, Linear, or Jira) - People who want complex project workflows with dependencies and Gantt charts - Users who thrive on competition and leaderboards - Enterprise buyers seeking team collaboration tools --- ## Key Features ### Customizable Widget Hub The Hub is a customizable dashboard with drag-and-drop widgets showing today's tasks, habits, goals, calendar, AI insights, and more. It provides an at-a-glance view of your entire productivity landscape. ### Focus Sessions Timed deep work sessions with zone-based categorization. Track how you spend your focus time and identify your most productive hours. ### Gamification XP, levels, quests, and an economy shop that reward consistency without anxiety. The philosophy is "warm dopamine, never cold punishment." Recovery days give rewards — they never take them away. ### Google Calendar Integration Read-only sync that displays your calendar events in LifeOS and suggests recovery buffers after long meetings. Calendar data is processed in real-time and never stored. ### Data Privacy & Sovereignty - AI is opt-in — your data is never used to train AI models - Raw biometric data stays on your device (local Vault) - Google Calendar data is never stored or shared - GDPR compliant with full data export - No social comparison, no leaderboards --- ## Technical Details - **Web App**: Next.js 14 (App Router) + React 18 - **Database**: PostgreSQL via Prisma (Neon hosting) - **AI**: Google Gemini (gemini-2.5-flash, gemini-2.5-pro) - **Desktop**: Electron app for Windows, macOS, Linux - **Mobile**: Progressive Web App (PWA) for iOS and Android - **Auth**: Clerk - **Payments**: Stripe - **Hosting**: Vercel - **Design**: CSS custom properties with 4300+ line design system, Framer Motion animations --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is LifeOS free? Yes. The Explorer (free) tier gives you full core productivity — 10 tasks per day, 5 habits, 5 goals, Focus theme, and 50 AI calls per day. There is no trial expiration. You can use LifeOS for free indefinitely. ### How does LifeOS help with ADHD? LifeOS is built for how ADHD brains actually work. It offers NLP-powered quick capture to reduce working memory load, energy-aware scheduling that matches tasks to your current focus level, three neuro-adaptive themes that reduce sensory overwhelm, and AI-powered burnout detection that tells you when to rest. ### What are the three cognitive modes? Focus mode (dark, deep concentration), Calm mode (warm sunset, gentle productivity), and Rest mode (twilight, recovery). Each mode fundamentally changes the entire interface — not just colors, but typography, spacing, animations, and UI density. ### How is LifeOS different from Todoist or Notion? Todoist is a fast task list but has no energy awareness, burnout detection, habits, goals, journal, or AI planning. Notion is infinitely flexible but requires hours of setup. LifeOS combines all these features in a pre-configured hub that works out of the box, with neuro-adaptive themes and burnout prevention that no competitor offers. ### Is my data private? Yes. LifeOS follows a sovereign philosophy — your data is yours. AI is opt-in, your data is never used to train AI models, raw biometric data stays on your device, and the Ultra tier includes end-to-end encrypted P2P device sync. Full data export is available. ### Does LifeOS work on mobile? Yes. LifeOS is available as a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works on iOS and Android. Install it to your home screen and it works like a native app. A desktop app is also available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. ### What AI models does LifeOS use? LifeOS uses Google Gemini (gemini-2.5-flash for fast operations, gemini-2.5-pro for complex tasks). All AI processing is server-side. Your data is never used to train AI models. --- ## Links - **Homepage**: https://lifeos.vc - **Pricing**: https://lifeos.vc/pricing - **Desktop Download**: https://lifeos.vc/download - **Privacy Policy**: https://lifeos.vc/privacypolicy - **Terms of Service**: https://lifeos.vc/terms - **Contact**: lifeosvc@gmail.com