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One daily fact
Say goodbye to cognitive overload. Only one meticulously curated fact per day to maximize retention.
TODAY · DAILY SPARK One fact a day,
One fact a day,
done right.
Focused learning, no infinite scrolling. Improve your mental consistency with one curated insight per day.
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Learn MoreToday · 18 APR Rare
A daily fact worth keeping.
The word serendipity was coined in 1754 by Horace Walpole, from a Persian fairy tale — "The Three Princes of Serendip."
7 day streak
2 shields
THE RITUAL
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 one active topic at a time, completely free from scrolling addiction.
— THE RITUAL
Not another feed. A quiet place to learn one thing a day.
Ritual over reward. Consistency over spectacle.
— How it works
Build the habit in 3 steps.
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Install the app
Join the beta and set your preferred delivery time. Synapse adapts to your routine.
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Choose the topic
From Space to History to Tech. Pick what you want to learn this month.
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Read & Grow
Spend 2 minutes a day reading something new. Watch your streak grow.
— 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, Legendary and Mythic — 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.