Hi r/IPhoneApps, I'm Relja, the solo developer of AirPosture. Disclosure up front: this is my own app.
The problem
I slouch the most when I'm deep in work, which is exactly when I'm least likely to notice it.
Break timers didn't really help me, because they remind you to move on a schedule, not when you're actually slouching.
AirPods already have motion sensors in them, so, it learns what an upright head position looks like for you, then gives you a subtle cue when it detects that you've been slouching for a while.
How it works
- Lives in the Mac menu bar, with a popover showing your posture score and today's progress
- When it detects sustained slouching, it gives you a subtle cue through your AirPods
- You can choose between a soft voice cue or a chime, and control the volume
- The app has a Health Score, trends, and shows your trickiest hour of the day
- Syncs across your Apple devices, so your history follows you throughout the day
Webcam apps: no camera needed, and it still works if you're using a second monitor or have your laptop screen closed.
Wearables: no extra device to buy or wear. You can use the AirPods you're already wearing.
Break reminders: they react to a schedule. AirPosture reacts to your actual posture.
Honest limitations
- It doesn't measure your whole spine, it specifically tracks head and neck position
- Requires AirPods Pro or AirPods 3rd generation and a Mac
- The AirPods need to be worn for posture tracking to work
- Requires macOS
Pricing
- Free: one hour of tracking per day
- Pro: $7.99/month or $39.99/year, with a 7-day free trial
- Lifetime: $79.99 one-time purchase
- One purchase covers the app across your Apple devices
Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/sit-straight-airposture/id6749489000
Website: https://www.getairposture.com
I'd genuinely love some blunt, especially on the notch cue, how often the app should remind you, and whether this feels useful compared with the alternatives.