Track your energy.
Find what's draining you. Built for autistic burnout.

Spoons is a one-slider energy tracker app for autistic adults.

Tuesday: 8 energy.
Wednesday: 2.
Why?

Autism energy tracker built by an autistic warehouse worker.

One slider to track energy. Takes 8 seconds.
Works offline. No accounts required.
No neurotypical assumptions.
Built by an autistic adult who needed this to survive sensory hell.

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Diagnosed, self-identified, or still figuring it out.
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You'll get one email when Spoons launches (April 2026).
No weekly updates. No spam. Just the download link when it's ready.
✓ 30-day free trial • iOS + Android • $7.99/month
✓ Regional pricing available for 46+ countries
✓ Log energy (0-10 range)
✓ Daily history (grouped by day)
 ✓ Export CSV
Launching April 2026

One slider. No setup. No accounts.

Open → Slide → Release (auto-saves)

Spoons app 14-day energy history with CSV export button. Real usage data showing 30 warehouse shift logs on Saturday
No decisions required.

Built for low-energy moments

A slider to track your energy from a scale of 1 to 10. Auto saves upon release. No onboarding. No tutorials. Just tracking.

Spoons app 14-day energy history with CSV export button. Real usage data showing 30 warehouse shift logs on Saturday
Evidence you can use.

For accommodations, boundaries, or just understanding yourself.

Track your energy over time. Spot what drains you — masking, noise, transitions, or change — and what brings you back. Rest, stimming, or spending time alone. See the patterns that usually stay invisible.

Spoons autism energy tracker local-first data storage with export functionality
Own your data

Local-first, import and export anytime

Export all your energy logs at any point. Or import them on a new device— your history moves with you. (Even after the trial is over)

Built by an actually autistic adult

I work a warehouse job and track my energy daily. I built this when everything else was too draining or too complicated to use.

I've also been in burnout for over 5+ years, and needed to build this since accomadations at home and work failed me.

Simple, honest pricing. No surprises.

What's included

  • ✓ Track energy (0-10 slider)

  • ✓ Track shutdowns, meltdowns, and recovery periods

  • ✓ See what drains you, how long recovery takes, and whether burnout is getting better or worse

  • ✓ Works offline, data stays with you

  • ✓ Price locked forever — never increases

FAQ

Real answers for real exhaustion

Get the facts on tracking energy, how it works, and who it’s for.
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Quick Answers
Launch: April 2, 2026
Price: $7.99/month, 30-day free trial
Works offline: Yes, completely
View in app: Every logs from past 14 days
Export & Import data: Anytime, even after cancellation
Support: hello@getspoons.app
Detailed answers below ↓

What is the Spoons app?

Spoons is an energy tracking app made by an autistic adult for autistic adults.

It does only one thing: Lets you log your current energy level using a 1-10 slider. That’s it.

Spoons allows you to track your energy levels at any time and over time (or throughout the day even) notice drains or patterns you may not have noticed otherwise.

What it DOES:

• Log energy immediately upon starting the app (Auto-saves upon release of tap target)

• View energy log data from the past 14 days (Listed from earlier logs of the day, to latest.)

• Export data at any time to view all energy logs since logging the first time or Import previous data (To use and reference past data due to reinstalling or switching devices)

• Works fully offline (Only needed for starting a subscription after the trial, accessing the diagnosis fund website, or restoring purchases from an ongoing subscription)

What it DOES NOT do:

• Gamification or Achievements (No streaks aka: “You logged your energy for the first time” or streaks)

• No accounts (Importing and Exporting data covers this entirely)

• Tracks nor collects any data

• Data sharing with third parties

• Uses unpredictable and lengthy animation loops that cause friction.

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How does Spoons help with autistic burnout?

For those that are currently in burnout:

  • Energy tracking can help notice subtle drains (Which can easily add up to be significant over several days, or even just one day) that can contribute to the length of burnout lasting longer.
  • Alternatively, you can also track how regulating activities such as stimming or periods of rest in a calm, quiet area with no masking demands can help improve your energy over time, and slowly being able to partake in things you want to do again.

For those that are currently not in burnout:

  • Energy tracking provides clarity on engaging in regulating activities (Such as stimming, or special interest engagement) as well certain events that can contribute to sensory overload (Such as a sudden shout from across the room, or a brief period of an unpredictable schedule at work).
  • Being able to notice these trends early through tracking can allow you to accommodate yourself much earlier (Such as planning ahead, and possibly asking managers at work to be placed in a more predictable area, as hard as that sounds).
  • This especially helps with noticing and minimizing these drains to avoid them being present for extended periods of time over days, weeks, months or even years, which is what contributes to burnout.

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Who is Spoons for?

If you’re someone who also experiences shutdowns, meltdowns, or is currently in burnout, this app is made for you, by an autistic adult who experiences the exact same thing on a daily basis.

Whether formally diagnosed, self-identified, or still figuring it out.

I was motivated to create Spoons due to dealing with constant sensory overload due to noise, unpredictability, and masking fatigue, which has contributed to me being in burnout over 5 years.

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How do I actually use it?

After tapping “I agree” upon opening the app for the first time, you are immediately brought up to the slider. Getting started is made to be as frictionless as possible.

1. Tap and hold on the tap target on the slider

2. Drag to where you feel your current energy level is (“How much energy do you currently have?”)

3. Release and upon doing so, saves your energy log immediately. (Also tapping “Tap to undo” undo’s that current log and resets to its previous position)

History view: The previous 14 days of energy tracking data will be listed right below the slider, you can tap on each box at any time to view data for that following day, shown from earlier to latest.

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Can I track shutdowns and meltdowns?

Yes. You can log energy before, during, and after to understand what leads up to shutdowns and how long recovery takes.

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Just log whenever you notice your energy fluncuating throughout the day, or just as a reference point.

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Using any app during a meltdown or shutdown is obviously difficult — sometimes impossible. Log after, whenever your able to. The timestamp shows when you recovered enough to open your phone. That gap is data too.

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What happens if I track for months or years?

There is value to this for several reasons:

• You build a recovery record. If you’ve been in burnout for years from constant masking or sensory overload, tracking over time shows how long recovery actually takes — not how long you think it should take.

• If certain special interests or periods of stimming help replenish your energy, tracking it over months and years can help you be aware on what helps you recover from high-intensity masking days or unpredictable moments at work.

It also tracks the inevitable exhausting days you have to tank. An unexpected meeting. A noise you can’t block. Wearing earplugs all day but eventually having to take them off due to pressure fatigue. Those still happen and is almost inevitable for majority of us. Tracking shows what your energy looks like days later — even when the exhaustion is still significant.

The longer you track, the more you can see: what drains you most, how long recovery takes, what actually helps you recover, and whether anything is actually changing.

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What's the difference between autism fatigue and regular tiredness?

Autism fatigue is a persistent feeling of physical and mental exhaustion. Things such as forgetting what you were planning to do (even just seconds ago), not being able to talk or interact with anyone even if you wanted to, and higher sensitivity to sensory stimuli. This feeling is so significant that sleep sometimes doesn’t even help at all.

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How private is my data?

Spoons doesn’t track anything, or store any data on any servers (no backend). This includes the diagnosis code submission in the app itself (More info below)

Spoons only requests a connection after the 30 day free trial period is over, accessing the Spoons website, or restoring purchases from an ongoing subscription.

Note: If you enable iCloud or Google device backups, your logs may be included. See our Privacy Policy.

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Do you use cookies?

The site uses one required Cloudflare security cookie (specifically _cfuvid) to keep the website reliable and block abuse. No marketing or tracking cookies.

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Does it work offline?

Yes, completely. All your data is stored on your device. You don't need internet except for the initial subscription purchase and to restore purchases if a current subscription is active.

Can I export my data?

Yes, at any time even if you don’t have an active subscription.

1. Scroll the very bottom of the app (Where the main slider interface is located)

2. Tap “Export all data”

3. When you export, pulling up your CSV such as on Google Sheets for example will list Date, Time, and Energy. Every entry you've logged since you started using Spoons will be listed here.

Can I import my data?

Yes, also works even if you don’t have an active subscription.

1. Tap the settings icon at the top right (Where the main slider interface is located)

2. Tap import data

3. Select your Spoons export data (It should import any data you previously exported right onto the app. Any energy logs from the export from the past 14 days will be immediately listed on the history view once import has done. It should only take a few seconds.)

Recommended: Export regularly (monthly or before switching to a new device) so you always have a backup.

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How much does it cost?

$7.99/month or $79.99/year. 30-day free trial. Price locks forever—it never goes up. Regional pricing for 46+ countries at launch.

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What happens after the trial?

After trial ends OR if you cancel:

✓ View all your past entries

✓ Export & import your data anytime (CSV, no restrictions, forever)

✓ Keep the app installed (All your logs stay on your device forever)

What you CAN’T do:

✗ Log new energy entries

If you resubscribe later:

✓ All your old data is still there

✓ Same price (your rate is locked forever)

✓ Pick up right where you left off (Either importing previous data or keeping app installed.)

Your data never disappears. Subscription just controls whether you can add new entries.

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What if Spoons shuts down?

Your data stays on your device forever. There are no servers. The app works completely offline — it literally cannot send your data anywhere because there’s nothing to send it to.

If Spoons ever closes: 90 days notice, full refunds for unused subscription time, and the app code gets released publicly so the community can maintain it.

Your logs can’t disappear from a shutdown because they were never anywhere but your phone.

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What if I forget to cancel my trial?

Best strategy: Cancel immediately after starting trial

1. Start your 30-day trial

2. Go to App Store/Google Play → Cancel subscription

3. You keep full access for all 30 days

4. No automatic charge

5. Resubscribe on day 29 if you want to continue

Why this works: No risk of forgetting. You have to actively choose to pay, rather than actively remember to cancel.

Alternative: Set phone reminder for 2 days before trial ends.

If you do get charged: Request refund through Apple/Google within 48 hours. See Terms of Service for full process.

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Will you offer regional pricing?

Yes — fair pricing across 46+ countries, set before launch day based on local purchasing power.

Your App Store or Google Play shows your exact local price before you subscribe. No surprises.

Examples (monthly):

  • United States: $7.99
  • India: ₹179 (~$2.15)
  • Philippines: ₱119 (~$2.10)
  • Brazil: R$28 (~$5.50)

Energy tracking shouldn't cost 4% of your monthly income just because of where you live. I looked at what people actually earn in 46+ countries and priced it before launch — not after someone told me they couldn't afford it.

Why a subscription instead of one-time purchase?

Two reasons:

1. The app stays simple

One-time purchases create pressure to add paid features, ad's or release "Spoons 2.0." (Aka, clutter and features that don't really matter) Subscription means I can keep saying no to feature requests forever.

2. The mission scales

40% of after-tax income goes toward diagnosis funding. Subscriptions create sustained revenue that grows over time. One-time purchases would generate a fraction of the impact as well as making survivability of Spoons as a business very unpredictable.

Your $7.99/month isn't just for the app. It's a contribution to diagnosis access for those of us who can't afford it.

Where does my subscription money go?

Approximately:

  • 33% → Platform fees (Apple/Google) + taxes
  • 40% of what's left → Diagnosis funding
  • 27% of what's left → Founder sustainability + maintenance

Exact percentages may vary. Annual impact updates starting 2027 will show actual allocation and diagnoses funded.

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Exact percentages may vary slightly — Apple and Google take different platform fees, and tax rates differ by country.

The 40% allocation may increase over time if Spoons as a business continues to grow income-wise and possibly even overperforms.

Alternatively, if Spoons underperforms, the 40% allocation may be temporarily reduced during genuine financial hardship — but never quietly.

I'll publicly disclose that a reduction happened, why, and when I expect to resume. This isn't an escape hatch. It exists because if I end up not being able to afford to live and properly maintain this system, how am I gonna fund any diagnosis in the first place?

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What devices does it work on?

Tested on: iPhone 12 and newer, Galaxy S24

The app is lightweight with no heavy graphics or processing. If your phone runs iOS 15+ or Android 10+, it should work. I plan to test with more devices in the future, including tablets, to ensure everything works smoothly while also respecting your energy but not forcing you to message me.

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Does it drain battery?

Designed to be lightweight—no GPS, vibrations, notifications or sensor polling. It barely uses any battery life.

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Will you add more features?

No. Spoons stays simple—one slider, history view, and import and export options. That’s it. I won’t add mood tracking, graphs, reminders, or social features. You can swipe up to see recent entries from the past 14 days (helpful for noticing patterns), but for deeper analysis, export your data.

Keeping Spoons simple and frictionless is crucial to being able to be used during ongoing burnout or periods of sensory overload.

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What if I need graphs or analytics?

Export your data as CSV and use whatever tools you prefer. Some users analyze in Excel, some use Google Sheets, some just want to see the raw numbers. I don't force you into one way of viewing patterns—that's why CSV export is built-in from Day 1.

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Why the name “Spoons”?

In the app, I use the word “Energy.” “Spoons” is just the name (inspired by spoon theory).

Spoon theory is a common way to describe daily energy limits.

It can help you:

Notice patterns (what drains you, what restores you)

Communicate limits (“I’m low energy today” / “I’m at my limit”)

You don’t have to use the word “spoons” at all — you can think of it as a simple scale from no energy → full energy.

I also figured using “How much energy do you have” instead of “How many spoons” is less mental math, given most (but not all of us) are in burnout and adding that math only contributes to further exhaustion and friction.

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What's the long-term vision?

Phase 1 (2026): Launch app. Prove it works. Escape warehouse.

Phase 2 (Q1 2027): Launch diagnosis funding through partner organizations. (40% of after-tax income go toward diagnosis funding. This commitment begins at launch, with funding distribution starting Q1 2027.)

Phase 3 (2028+): Scale partnerships. Increase diagnoses funded annually.

Annual impact updates will show progress toward this fund. (More info here)

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How does diagnosis funding work?

Starting Q1 2027 (planned):

I partner with autism advocacy organizations who already have relationships with people like us in their communities. They accept applications and vet candidates based on financial need. I pay the clinic directly — no cash to individuals, ever. You get your evaluation.

I vet the provider, not the patient. If the clinic is verified and the invoice is valid, the request is approved. I don't ask for trauma details or full financial records.

Why partner organizations first?

Partners have decades of built trust in their communities that I simply can't replicate on my own in year one. Starting there means the money reaches real evaluations through organizations that already know us. Direct applications from Spoons users are planned as the program scales.

What do diagnosis recipients get?

Lifetime access to Spoons. You'll receive a permanent access code after your diagnosis is confirmed. Enter it once in app settings. It works on any device, forever.

Keep your code somewhere safe. If you lose it, contact the partner organization that coordinated your diagnosis — they can verify your identity and help you recover it.

Why prioritize countries where diagnosis costs are lower?

$100,000 funds 44 diagnoses in the US or 286 in India. Same money, 6.4x the impact. Countries where costs are lower aren't secondary priorities — they're where the same money reaches more of us.

Partnership announcements will be shared as they're finalized.

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Why should I trust this commitment?

Fair question. Here's why this is real:

  • Structure: 40% of after-tax income is the commitment (not ‘up to’).
  • Transparency: Annual impact updates starting 2027 (revenue, allocation, diagnoses funded).
  • Accountability: Partners + clinics provide confirmation documentation where permitted.
  • Motivation: I was diagnosed as a kid. Many adults can’t afford an evaluation and is taking 4-months long and even over a year in some case. This is clearly unfair and I feel Spoons can meaningfully help with this obvious gap.

If I ever fail to publish annual updates or honor the 40% commitment, hold me accountable. If I miss an annual report, you should question it and call me out for it.

When does it launch?

Target: April 2nd, 2026 on iOS and Android. Only one email exactly that date on the link to download it, what to expect, and how to get started.

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Refunds & cancellations

Cancel anytime:

App Store: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → Cancel

Google Play: Play Store → Subscriptions → Cancel

Refunds:

Request through Apple (reportaproblem.apple.com) or Google Play within 48 hours of charge.

Common reasons approved: Accidental purchase, app doesn't work, charged after cancellation

Common reason denied: "I forgot to cancel"

Full refund process and timelines: See TOS, Section 5

Need help? Feel free to reach to me through hello@getspoons.app

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Do you offer vouchers or promo codes?

Spoons doesn’t use promo codes or vouchers. Instead, I keep pricing fair by using regional pricing and dedicating part of every subscription (40% of after-tax income) to diagnosis funding. That way, everyone gets access without having to ask for discounts.

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Accessibility

Designed with WCAG 2.2 AAA principles in mind—the highest accessibility standard. This includes 7:1+ contrast ratios, full VoiceOver and TalkBack support, reduced motion settings, large touch targets, and text that scales with your device settings.

It makes the most sense to have accessibility baked into the interface by default rather than adding unnecessary clutter in an app made to be intentionally simple in the first place.

Encounter a barrier? Contact hello@getspoons.app

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Medical disclaimer:

Spoons is a self-tracking tool, not medical advice, and does not provide medical claims or guarantees as a result.

What if I need help or something breaks?

Please Email me at: hello@getspoons.app

Response time: I aim to reply within 48 hours (often sooner).

Just send:

- "The app won't open" or "Entry won't save" or whatever went wrong

- Your phone type (iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, etc.)

That's enough to start. If I need more info, I'll ask specific questions. :)