LaunchPad is a task-starter app for iOS and Android that breaks any task into 3–8 micro-steps and walks you through one screen at a time, built specifically for moments when you know what to do but can't get started.
What is LaunchPad?
LaunchPad turns any task you're stuck on into 3–8 tiny steps, each designed to take 30 seconds to 3 minutes. You type a messy version of the task ("clean my room"), and it gives you step one: "Put the clean clothes in a pile on the bed." The app shows only that step, full-screen, and after you complete it, haptics and a sound mark the win. It's available on iOS and Android, works offline for all built-in templates, and uses Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash AI for custom tasks when no template matches. It's built by an independent developer, not a company.
Key Features
- Micro-step decomposition — Any task becomes 3–8 steps of 30 seconds to 3 minutes each, so "clean room" becomes a series of small actions.
- 25+ built-in templates — Hand-written step sequences for dishes, laundry, email, showering, cooking, essays, and more; these work entirely offline with no AI cost.
- AI for everything else — When no template fits, Gemini 2.5 Flash writes custom micro-steps, usually in seconds, with automatic retry built in.
- One step at a time — Each step fills the entire screen, so you can't see what's next; this prevents overwhelm from seeing the whole task.
- Haptics and sound — A physical tap on every completed step and an ending sound for immediate reward.
- Session resume — Close the app mid-task and come back later; it reopens on the exact step you were on, preserving progress.
- Three difficulty modes — Gentle, Balanced, and Focused adjust step counts and timers to your energy and attention.
- Private by design — No account required; tasks live on your device, no ads, and AI only sees the task text when no template matches.
Who is it for?
LaunchPad is made for anyone stuck on a task they know they need to do. That includes people with ADHD, depression, chronic fatigue, long covid, or executive dysfunction, as well as anyone having a bad week. The app never asks for a diagnosis—it's a general wellness tool, not a medical device. It's also for people who've spent forty minutes deciding which task to start, or who have dishes that have been "five minutes" for three days. If you're a student facing an essay, an employee with a pile of emails, or someone who just can't get out of bed, LaunchPad gives you a single next action.
What can you do with LaunchPad?
- Break down overwhelming tasks: Type "clean my room" and get step-by-step instructions like "put dirty clothes in the basket" until the room is done.
- Draft an essay: Use the essay template to generate micro-steps from brainstorming to writing, one small action at a time.
- Handle daily chores: Templates for dishes, laundry, cooking, and showering make routines manageable even on bad days.
- Custom tasks with AI: For anything not covered, type it in and Gemini breaks it down instantly, with no need to phrase it perfectly.
How does LaunchPad work?
The workflow is three screens. First, you type the task however it sounds in your head—no categories, no priority field. Second, LaunchPad picks a template or asks Gemini for steps, then shows step 1 of 3-8 on the full screen with a "Done" button. Third, completing the step triggers haptics, then the next step appears, until the task ends with a completion celebration. You can skip or go back at any time, and on Pro you can edit steps and save your own templates.
Pricing
LaunchPad is freemium. The free plan includes 5 free launches to start, then 1 free launch per day, all 25+ templates, offline mode, voice input, and session resume. Pro costs $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (17% savings) and adds unlimited breakdowns, AI steps for any task, full haptics, template editing, and adjustable step size. There's a 3-day free trial of Pro at installation with no card required.
FAQ
Is LaunchPad free?
Yes. The free plan gives you 5 launches on install, then 1 launch per day, with all templates and offline mode. No credit card is needed for the free plan. Pro is optional, at $4.99/month or $49.99/year, and comes with a 3-day trial.
Does LaunchPad work offline?
For all 25+ built-in templates, yes. The app works without a connection for template-based breakdowns. Custom AI breakdowns via Gemini require a network connection because the task text is sent to the AI service.
How is this different from a to-do app?
A to-do app stores tasks and shows you a list. LaunchPad shows one single step at a time and deliberately hides the rest. It's designed to break paralysis, not to manage a backlog, so there's no list, no due dates, and no streak guilt.
What does the AI see?
Only the task text you typed, and only when no template matches. It never sees your name, email, device ID, or history. The text isn't used to train anything and isn't retained after the steps come back.
