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๐Ÿ‘‹ Welcome to the ulives Documentation!

Tired of boring task lists and dwindling motivation? ulives is here to change that! ๐ŸŽ‰

Built by core members of the LifeUp team, ulives is a brand-new productivity experience fully redesigned and optimized for iOS. As the official iOS successor to LifeUp and a powerful alternative to gamified todo apps like Habitica and LifeRPG, ulives transforms your daily routine and habit building into an engaging RPG adventure. ๐ŸŽฎ

What does the name "ulives" mean?โ€‹

We pronounce it "you-lives." The word blends a few ideas that define the app:

  • "u" for you, unique, unlimited, upgrade: ulives starts from your perspective so you can design systems that feel personal instead of generic, while reminding you that every tweak is a self-upgrade.
  • "lives" in the plural: life rarely fits a single storylineโ€”you play different roles across work, study, health, and hobbies. ulives helps you manage those parallel journeys like character builds in a game.
  • Together: the name captures our goal of helping you live multiple vibrant versions of yourself with structure, rewards, and playful motivation.

What Makes ulives Special?โ€‹

ulives is LifeUp 2.0 - not just a port, but a complete reimagining for iOS. While LifeUp pioneered gamified productivity on Android, ulives takes those proven concepts and elevates them with:

  • Maximum Customization: Unlike Habitica's fixed game world or LifeRPG's basic RPG elements, ulives gives you complete control over your gamification experience
  • Flexible Progression: Design your own attributes, rewards, and progression systems that truly reflect your goals
  • iOS-Native Experience: Built from scratch for iOS with modern SwiftUI design and seamless iCloud integration

Why Choose ulives Over Other Apps?โ€‹

vs Habitica: No forced social elements or predefined game mechanics. Create your own personal RPG world that fits your lifestyle.

vs LifeRPG: More sophisticated customization options, flexible currency systems, and deeper integration with iOS ecosystem.

vs other todo apps: Transform mundane task management into an engaging game where YOU control the rules.

Turn your life into a game:

  • Record tasks, goals, and habits to earn Experience Points (XP) and Coins ๐Ÿช™.
  • Level up your custom character and personalized Attributes/Skills (like 'Fitness', 'Learning') reflecting your real-world progress ๐Ÿ’ช.
  • Use your Coins in a custom Rewards Shop filled with things you want โ€“ breaks, treats, or saving up for larger goals ๐ŸŽ.
  • Track Milestones & Achievements to celebrate your victories ๐Ÿ†.

Essentially, ulives uses fun game mechanics to boost motivation, help you tackle goals, stay organized, and reward your progress. It's perfect for focus, self-improvement, and even making routines fun for managing ADHD.

What you'll find in this documentation:

This site provides guides, answers, and resources for ulives:

  • โ“ FAQ: Find answers to frequently asked questions.
  • ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Roadmap: Discover our plans for future features and improvements.
  • ๐Ÿž Known Issues: See a list of current bugs we're tracking.
  • ๐Ÿ“œ Changelog: Keep up with the latest updates and changes in each version.

Ready to start your epic productivity quest? Let's begin! ๐Ÿš€