# Appfinity

> Appfinity is an independent studio in Amsterdam building a suite of premium mobile apps each crafted to empower your everyday.

Appfinity is an independent Amsterdam studio publishing a small, focused suite of premium mobile apps — Hush (dual-SIM call/SMS/notification rules on Android), Gently (gradual sunrise alarm), Genie (mobile AI writing assistant), RecapAI (voice transcription + summaries), and Gurus (AI mentors). Guides on this site cover dual-SIM management, calmer mornings, on-device AI writing workflows, and getting more out of Android.

Each article is available as clean Markdown by appending `.md` to its URL. Many articles are translated into Dutch, German, French, Spanish, and Italian — the translated URLs live under `/{locale}/articles/{slug}` (e.g. `/de/articles/...`) and also support the `.md` suffix.
## Apps

- [Hush](https://www.appfinity.nl/apps/hush): Separate your work and personal lines on Android. Hush uses per-SIM rules for calls, SMS, and notifications—schedules, Wi‑Fi, and other triggers—plus contact allowlists.
- [Gently](https://www.appfinity.nl/apps/gently): Wake up to a slow ramp of light and sound instead of a sudden alarm. Gently is a sunrise-style alarm clock for Android.
- [Genie](https://www.appfinity.nl/apps/genie): Draft emails, get answers, and think through ideas with an AI assistant built for mobile. Genie works on Android without switching to a laptop.
- [RecapAI](https://www.appfinity.nl/apps/recapai): Record meetings or voice notes and get a written summary automatically. RecapAI handles transcription so you can focus on the conversation. Available on the App Store and Google Play.
- [Gurus](https://www.appfinity.nl/apps/gurus): Get guidance from AI mentors built around specific roles and perspectives. Gurus goes beyond a generic chatbot to give you focused, goal-oriented coaching.

## Articles

- [Why voice-to-text tools miss the point for meetings](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/recapai-why-voice-to-text-tools-miss-the-point-for-meetings.md): A raw transcript of your meeting is not useful on its own. Here's why transcription alone falls short and what AI summarisation adds to make meeting records actually worth keeping. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [How to transcribe and summarise a meeting on Android](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/recapai-how-to-transcribe-and-summarise-a-meeting-on-android.md): Step-by-step guide to recording, transcribing, and summarising a meeting on Android with RecapAI. Covers consent, recording setup, review, and sharing the summary. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [How to use Gurus for a specific personal goal](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/gurus-how-to-use-gurus-for-a-specific-personal-goal.md): Step-by-step guide to using Gurus effectively for a personal goal. Covers goal definition, mentor selection, context setting, ongoing sessions, and commitment review. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [How to use Genie for fast content drafts on Android](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/genie-how-to-use-genie-for-fast-content-drafts.md): Step-by-step guide to drafting content fast with Genie on Android. Covers mode selection, prompt writing, editing, and copying output to where you need it. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [How to build a calmer morning routine using your phone](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/gently-how-to-build-a-calmer-morning-routine-with-your-phone.md): Use your Android phone to build a calmer morning, from the alarm to the first 30 minutes. Step-by-step with Gently, Do Not Disturb, and one habit to avoid. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [Why generic AI assistants fail on mobile](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/genie-why-generic-ai-assistants-fail-on-mobile.md): Most AI tools were designed for desktop use. Here's why that matters on a phone and what mobile-native AI interaction actually looks like. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [Why dual-SIM Android feels noisy by default](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/hush-why-dual-sim-android-feels-noisy-by-default.md): Android's notification system was built for one SIM. Here's why that makes dual-SIM phones feel chaotic and what you can do about it. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [How to set up an AI writing workflow on Android](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/genie-how-to-set-up-an-ai-writing-workflow-on-android.md): Build a practical AI writing workflow on Android. Map your phone-based writing tasks to Genie modes, save prompt templates, and make AI assistance a daily habit. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [What the science of gradual wake-ups actually says](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/gently-what-gradual-wake-science-actually-says.md): Sleep stages, light, sound ramping, and morning cognitive performance: here's what research actually supports about gradual wake-up approaches. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [How to get useful advice from an AI mentor](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/gurus-how-to-get-useful-advice-from-an-ai-mentor.md): The quality of AI mentor advice depends on how you engage. Step-by-step: bring specific questions, share context, push back on generic responses, and commit to action. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [The real cost of always-on work notifications on Android](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/hush-the-real-cost-of-always-on-work-notifications.md): Always-on work notifications don't just interrupt you. They change how you think, rest, and recover. Here's what the research says and what to do instead. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [How to set up a sunrise alarm on Android](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/gently-how-to-set-up-a-sunrise-alarm-on-android.md): Step-by-step guide to configuring a sunrise alarm on Android using Gently. Covers ramp duration, flashlight positioning, sound selection, and first-use tips. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [How to separate work and personal calls on Android](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/hush-how-to-separate-work-and-personal-calls-on-android.md): A step-by-step guide to setting up per-SIM call rules on Android so your work line goes quiet after hours without silencing your personal contacts. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [The case for audio summaries over manual note-taking](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/recapai-the-case-for-audio-summaries-over-manual-note-taking.md): Manual note-taking splits your attention during meetings. Audio recording plus AI summarisation produces a more complete record with less cognitive cost. Here's why. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [Why harsh alarms spike morning stress (and what to do about it)](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/gently-why-harsh-alarms-spike-morning-stress.md): Loud alarms trigger a cortisol spike and fight-or-flight response that shapes the rest of your morning. Here's the physiology and a better alternative. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [How to use RecapAI for daily voice notes](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/recapai-how-to-use-recapai-for-daily-voice-notes.md): Build a daily voice note habit with RecapAI. Step-by-step: record on the go, review AI summaries at the end of the day, and turn them into tasks and follow-ups. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [How to block unknown callers on Android without missing real contacts](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/hush-how-to-block-unknown-callers-without-missing-contacts.md): Block spam and unknown callers on your Android dual-SIM phone while keeping your contact allowlist intact. Step-by-step setup with Hush. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [How to get better writing from an AI on your phone](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/genie-how-to-get-better-writing-from-an-ai-on-a-phone.md): AI writing quality depends on how you prompt. Here's how to write brief, effective prompts on a small screen and edit AI output on mobile without losing your mind. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [How AI mentors work differently from general chatbots](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/gurus-how-ai-mentors-work-differently-from-chatbots.md): A mentor is not the same as an assistant. Here's what distinguishes an AI mentor from a general chatbot, what Gurus does differently, and where the limits still are. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)
- [Why coaching apps rarely change behaviour (and what actually does)](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles/gurus-why-coaching-apps-rarely-change-behaviour.md): Most coaching apps fail to change behaviour because they lack context, relationship, and accountability. Here's what the research says actually works, and where AI mentoring fits. (also in NL, DE, FR, ES, IT)

## Optional

- [All apps index](https://www.appfinity.nl/apps): Overview of every Appfinity app with feature summaries.
- [Articles index (EN)](https://www.appfinity.nl/articles): Full list of guides in English.
- [Articles (NL)](https://www.appfinity.nl/nl/articles): Localized index of the same guides in NL.
- [Articles (DE)](https://www.appfinity.nl/de/articles): Localized index of the same guides in DE.
- [Articles (FR)](https://www.appfinity.nl/fr/articles): Localized index of the same guides in FR.
- [Articles (ES)](https://www.appfinity.nl/es/articles): Localized index of the same guides in ES.
- [Articles (IT)](https://www.appfinity.nl/it/articles): Localized index of the same guides in IT.
- [Contact](https://www.appfinity.nl/contact): Reach the Appfinity team for product questions, partnerships, or press.