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Dewey: AI Accountability and Reminder Tool
- Productivity
- AI Assistant
- Individuals needing external accountability
- Users who prefer SMS over app notifications
- People managing simple daily to-do lists
- Small business owners tracking personal habits
Pricing
Dewey is free for up to three open tasks. A paid 'Best Friends' plan is mentioned for unlimited tasks and other perks.
At a glance
- Best for
- Individuals needing external accountability, Users who prefer SMS over app notifications, People managing simple daily to-do lists, Small business owners tracking personal habits
- Key use cases
- Daily Task Accountability, Habit Formation, Quick Information Retrieval
- Official website
- Visit Dewey official website

How AI is used
Dewey is an AI assistant designed to act as an accountability buddy. It operates through SMS, sending personalized reminders and check-ins to help users manage their to-do lists and work on developing or breaking habits.
The tool is designed for users who need a conversational way to track their progress. Users can converse with the AI via text to update tasks or ask simple factual questions.
Buyers should note that the service is focused on a simple SMS interface. Those needing advanced scheduling or team collaboration features should confirm if a text-based reminder system fits their specific workflow.
Key Features
SMS Accountability Reminders
Sends personalized text message nudges and check-ins throughout the day to keep users on track.
Conversational Task Management
Supports users in managing their to-do list via chat to add or update tasks.
Habit Tracking
Helps users in making new habits stick or breaking old ones through regular check-ins.
General AI Assistance
Can answer simple questions, such as providing recipes or historical facts, via text.
Customizable Reminder Frequency
Users may change how often they receive reminders by texting the assistant.
Use Cases
Daily Task Accountability
Receiving periodic SMS nudges to help ensure daily to-do list items are completed.
Habit Formation
Using text-based check-ins to support the development of new professional or personal habits.
Quick Information Retrieval
Asking for simple facts or recipes via SMS.
FAQ
How does Dewey send reminders?
- Dewey sends personalized reminders and nudges via SMS text messages to your mobile phone.
What is the cost of using Dewey?
- It is free for up to three open tasks at a time, with a paid 'Best Friends' plan available for unlimited tasks.
How often are reminders sent?
- By default, reminders are sent every three hours between 7am and 9pm in your local timezone, though you can change this by texting Dewey.
Source category: Productivity
Source subcategory: AI Assistant
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