Reward the Process
Most apps only celebrate when you finish a task. We give you XP for capturing, clarifying, organizing, engaging, and reviewing.
Your trusted system shouldn't feel like a chore. Next Action Hero transforms the classic 5-step productivity workflow into an RPG where your character levels up throughout the year—then resets each January for a fresh start.
“I have a system, but I stopped trusting it.”
You know the methodology. Capture everything. Clarify what it means. Organize into lists. Review regularly. Engage with confidence.
But somewhere along the way, open loops started piling up. Weekly reviews got skipped. Your inbox became a graveyard of good intentions.
The problem isn't the methodology—it's that maintaining it feels unrewarding.
Standard apps don't celebrate when you clarify an item or complete a review. They only notice when you check something off.
Meet The Beast
Your system's health is no longer abstract. It's a creature you have to feed.
Calm (75-100% HP)
Your system is healthy. Full XP rewards.
Hungry (50-74% HP)
Neglect is showing. Minor XP penalty.
Ravenous (25-49% HP)
Things are getting serious. Moderate XP penalty.
Berserk (1-24% HP)
Critical! Major XP penalty until you restore order.
Heal it by completing reviews, reaching inbox zero, and clearing your clarify queue. It takes damage from unclarified items, missed reviews, and stale projects.
Choose Your Difficulty
🛡️ Sanctuary Mode
The Beast can't die while you learn the ropes. Perfect for building habits without pressure.
⚔️ Survival Mode
Full stakes—let the Beast die and you'll need to revive it. For those who thrive under pressure.
Either way, your first three levels have training wheels—reduced damage while you find your footing.
Screenshot: Beast HP Bar
Different mood states visualization
Screenshot: Level Up
Stat progression and XP rewards
Build Your Character
Choose a class. Level up through consistent action. Watch your stats grow as you master different aspects of productivity.
Choose Your Voice
Pick from seven unique voice packs: Warrior, Wizard, Rogue, Cleric, Gardener, Corporate, or Startup Bro. Each brings a unique tone to your feedback and notifications.
Six Stats
Level 1 to 20
Earn XP for every action. Complete reviews for bonus XP. Unlock new capabilities as you level. Max level characters can retire for legacy bonuses.
Choose Your Voice
Pick the personality that keeps you motivated. Or annoyed. Whatever works.
🛡️Squire Tier— 5 voice packs
Warrior
High fantasy commander
"Intel captured! Report to Strategize to rally your forces!"
Wizard
Knowledge and arcane
"Thought transcribed to the grimoire! The arcane potential awaits."
Rogue
Stealth and cunning
"Target acquired and logged. Plan your next move carefully."
Cleric
Divine guidance
"A blessing has been recorded! May your path be illuminated."
Gardener
Patience and growth
"A new seed planted in the garden. Tend it with care."
⭐Hero Tier— All packs including future releases
Corporate
Satirical buzzwords
"Action item synced to the backlog! Let's circle back in Clarify."
Startup Bro
Move fast vibes
"LGTM! Shipped to the backlog. Let's iterate and 10x this!"
More voice packs coming soon. Hero tier members get them automatically.
Organize by Areas
Life isn't just one big to-do list. Group your projects by the areas of life that matter to you.
Areas of Responsibility
Define the domains you care about—Career, Health, Home, Finance, Relationships, or create your own. Each area becomes a lens for viewing your projects and tasks.
Visual Organization
See at a glance how your efforts are distributed. Are you neglecting health for work? Is that home project languishing? Areas make imbalance visible.
Flexible Structure
Start with suggested areas or build your own from scratch. Archive areas when they're no longer relevant. Your system adapts to your life, not the other way around.
Stay Aligned
It's easy to stay busy without making progress on what truly matters. Quests keep you focused on your real goals.
Define Your Quests
What do you actually want to achieve this year? Write a book? Get fit? Launch a product? Create quests for your big-picture goals.
Link Projects
Connect your projects to the quests they serve. Every time you work on an aligned project, you know it's moving you toward something meaningful.
Earn More XP
The more aligned your work, the more XP you earn. Scattered effort costs you XP; focused effort multiplies it. Your alignment tier is a reflection of your intentionality.
Unlocks at Level 4 after you've learned the basics.
Fresh Start Every Year
Your character resets annually. New year, new class, new journey. But your legacy lives on.
Max Level?
Characters that hit level 20 can retire early for bonus legacy points before the annual reset.
Legacy Bonuses
Retired characters contribute permanent bonuses to future characters. Your progress is never truly lost.
Try New Classes
Annual resets let you experiment with different classes and playstyles without losing your items or projects.
Your tasks, projects, and organization stay intact. Only the game layer resets.
Simple, Honest Pricing
No ads. No data selling. Just a fair price for a tool that helps you get things done.
Squire
Everything you need to start
$4AUD/month
or $40/year (save 17%)
- ✓Full productivity system (Capture, Clarify, Organize, Engage, Review)
- ✓Beast health tracking and gamification
- ✓Character progression (Level 1-20)
- ✓Areas of Responsibility
- ✓Quests and Alignment system
- ✓5 voice packs (Warrior, Wizard, Rogue, Cleric, Gardener)
Hero
For those who want it all
$6AUD/month
or $60/year (save 17%)
- ✓Everything in Squire
- ✓All 7 current voice packs
- ✓All future voice packs included automatically
- ✓Support ongoing development
14-day free trial on all plans. No credit card required to start. Cancel anytime.
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Start your free trial today. No credit card required. Build the habits that make productivity feel rewarding.
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