smartigo
The codeword
Every day you get a codeword. Remember it and say it back later. If you get it right, your hiker rewards you with a picnic, and a picnic protects your hiking days when you skip a day.
Coming soon
When was the last time you really thought something through?
Our phones spare us almost every bit of effort. That's convenient. We built something that gives a little of it back: Smartigo, your daily walk for the mind.
Coming soon for iPhone and Android. The app launches in German first.
A few questions
Just so we're clear.
- When did you last find your way somewhere without looking at your phone?
- When did you last work something out in your head, with a calculator within reach?
- When did you last remember something without taking a photo of it?
Relax, this isn't a test. We only ask because we asked ourselves, and we didn't like our answers.
Curtain up
This is Smartigo.
One short stage a day, on a map that never ends. Tap the curtain and take a look at a few scenes. You'll discover the rest along the way.
The screens show the German version of the app.
Your daily stage
Six small tasks. Most take under a minute.
No schoolwork, no test, no grades. Each stage mixes tasks from different areas, matched to your level.
- NumbersMental arithmetic, making change, comparing prices
- ReadingUnderstanding texts, spotting flaws in an argument
- MemoryNames and faces, routes, shopping lists
- ThinkingLogic puzzles, spotting phishing and sales tricks
- SpatialFinding your way, reading maps, turning shapes
- FocusStaying on task while things flash around you
Your path
Every stage takes you a little further.
The path leads through forest, hills and rocky ridges, past the snow line up to the summits, and on from there. Your hiker looks like you: you design the face, hair and eyes yourself.
Your hiking days add up, one day at a time.
Time off is allowed
Vacation, illness or just not feeling like it: with Wintersleep you take a break that pauses your hiking days. No guilt, no pressure.
Privacy
Your data stays with you.
- No accountYou just start. No sign-up, no email address.
- No adsAnd no tracking.
- Fully offlineEverything is stored encrypted on your device.
- For everyoneFrom kids to seniors, with read-aloud and a color-blind mode.
Questions and answers
Anything else?
Is the app available in English?
Not at launch. Smartigo comes out in German first, and the tasks in the app are in German. An English version is planned for later, and we'll announce it here.
What does Smartigo cost?
Smartigo is free to play, and every task is open to everyone. The first stage of the day is always free. If you want to keep playing after that, it costs energy, which refills by itself over time. If you'd rather not wait, there's an energy subscription. There are also a few small extras. You'll see the prices in the store.
When does the app come out?
Smartigo is with Apple and Google for review right now. We can't give you a date, that's up to them. As soon as the app is approved, the links will be here.
Who is Smartigo for?
For anyone who'd like to use their head more often, from kids to seniors. Smartigo is a game and practice app for entertainment. We don't promise anything about intelligence, memory, school grades or health.
What happens to my data?
Everything is stored encrypted on your device. There's no account and no server. You can read more in the privacy policy.
Notes
What we're thinking about.
A few thoughts on phones, convenience and what happens to our heads along the way.
The day you stopped having to remember
Phone numbers, routes, birthdays: we outsourced remembering. It's convenient, and it has a price you only notice late.
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Frictionless isn't harmless
Good apps remove every hurdle. But without resistance there is no growth. Why "easy" can be the most expensive feature on your phone.
5 min readThe AI writes, you nod
Answers at the push of a button are a gift. But when all we do is check what someone else thought, something happens to our own thinking.
6 min readFive minutes of effort
Why a small puzzle can feel better than two hours of scrolling, and what it takes.
5 min read