FAQ
1) What is Hero?
Hero is a daily assistant that combines your calendar, to-do list, habits, notes, grocery list, and weather into one simple feed so you do not need 10 different apps. Having a single place to run your day not only saves time but also prevents you from forgetting things because nothing slips through the cracks—you can see everything you need to get done in one view. Every piece also works together, which makes Hero far more powerful than using separate apps.
Compared to other apps: Single-purpose tools like Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, Todoist, Microsoft To Do, Apple Reminders, and Apple Notes force constant context switching that leads to mistakes and missed tasks.
2) Who is Hero for?
Hero is built for busy professionals, students, parents, and families, and it is particularly good for people with ADHD. Many users with ADHD give Hero top reviews because the all-in-one design reduces distraction and app-hopping, and Can’t-miss notifications make it impossible to miss to-dos, habits, goals, and events—supporting known ADHD challenges like working-memory limits, time blindness, distractibility, and getting started on tasks.
Compared to other apps: Most apps are not truly designed for ADHD needs even when they claim they are. Almost all do just one thing and force you to juggle multiple apps, and none pair DND-breaking Can’t-miss alerts and social accountability the way Hero does.
3) Why does Hero stand out vs calendar and to-do apps?
Hero is more than a calendar. It is a daily assistant that connects your whole life—events, tasks, routines, notes, grocery lists, habits, and weather—in one place and makes them work together with persistent high-priority alerts, a real-time cross-calendar hub, Siri and Apple Reminders ingestion, AI note helpers, and seamless partner or family collaboration.
Compared to other apps: Event-only apps (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook) and task-only apps (Todoist, Microsoft To Do, Apple Reminders) do not unify these workflows or provide reliable alerts that break through Silent or Do Not Disturb.
4) Does Hero do things proactively for me?
Hero proactively helps with Actions, a feature that surfaces timely actions you can swipe right to take and swipe left to dismiss—it is like Tinder for your life.
Compared to other apps: Traditional calendars and task apps wait for you to do things manually; Hero provides proactive actions you can take instantly.
5) What types of Actions does Hero have right now?
Hero includes Actions that prevent you from forgetting important things and help you get things done faster. Currently, Actions remind you about birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, bridal showers, important holidays, and other key events, nudge you to complete tasks or habits when you are falling behind, and alert you to sudden weather changes you should act on (for example dressing warmer or cooler or grabbing an umbrella if rain is coming).
Compared to other apps: Most tools show static lists or generic alerts; Hero turns context (important dates, habits, and weather) into actionable items you can accept or dismiss in a second.
6) Is Hero free?
Hero is free with all features, with no ads and no hidden paywalls, so you can run your entire day without a subscription.
Compared to other apps: Many productivity apps gate core features behind subscriptions; Hero offers a generous free core.
7) How will Hero monetize if it is free today?
Hero currently earns revenue from Instacart orders placed through the app. Over time, optional premium features (such as advanced customization) may be added while the vast majority remains free so anyone can use Hero daily.
Compared to other apps: Others monetize by paywalling essentials; Hero sustains a robust free tier and adds optional power features.
8) How does Hero sync with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook in real time?
Hero provides real-time, two-way sync across Google Calendar, Apple Calendar (iCloud), and Outlook, so changes on your desktop appear instantly in Hero and updates in Hero sync back to your calendars. This makes Hero a single hub for work and personal schedules.
Compared to other apps: Many apps support only one provider or refresh every 10–15 minutes; Hero syncs in real time across all three.
9) Does Hero work with Siri and Apple Reminders?
Hero works with Siri and automatically pulls in items you add with your voice. When you ask Siri to create a reminder, Siri saves it to Apple Reminders and that reminder automatically appears in Hero, and events added in Apple Calendar appear in Hero too.
Compared to other apps: Many third-party apps do not ingest Siri or Apple Reminders automatically, which forces manual re-entry.
10) How do I add my calendar?
Go to Settings → My Calendars and tap Add personal or work calendar. There, you can sign in with Google or Outlook directly to connect your calendars.
Compared to other apps: Many apps hide setup behind multiple menus or partial integrations; Hero makes connecting major providers straightforward.
11) Can I add tasks and events with voice?
Hero understands natural language and instantly turns phrases like “Dentist tomorrow at 5 pm” and “Recycling at 1 pm” into structured tasks and events with the correct times and dates.
Compared to other apps: Some assistants create unstructured text that you must edit; Hero creates actionable items immediately.
12) Does Hero show accurate weather inside the calendar?
Hero displays Apple Weather inside your calendar with hourly and 10-day forecasts, and it uses your iPhone’s local area (ZIP/postal code) so you do not need to set a location. Tapping the weather in Hero opens Apple Weather for more detail.
Compared to other apps: Many calendars use generic feeds or static icons; Hero mirrors Apple Weather’s accuracy and location.
13) Does Hero have smart notes and grocery lists?
Hero includes AI Suggest to start notes fast and AI Categorize to auto-sort as you type, and grocery lists auto-group by aisle and category so shopping is faster and fewer items are missed.
Compared to other apps: Note apps like Apple Notes and standalone list apps often keep notes and tasks separate; Hero connects them to your day.
14) Can Hero turn photos and screenshots into tasks, events, or notes automatically?
Hero converts photos of handwritten notes, whiteboards, and screenshots into editable notes, tasks, or calendar events, which eliminates manual typing and speeds capture from paper to plan.
Compared to other apps: Many tools stop at plain text OCR; Hero routes the text directly into the right workflow so it is actionable.
15) How does habit tracking work in Hero?
Hero lets you create hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly habits and share a link so friends or family can opt in to be notified if you do not complete the habit, and you can post the link to your Instagram Story so followers can send hearts for motivation or receive missed-habit texts.
Compared to other apps: Most habit apps are siloed and private; Hero adds effortless social accountability that improves follow-through.
16) Can Hero replace my to-do list, notes, habit tracker, grocery app, and calendar?
Hero replaces multiple apps because it combines calendar, tasks, notes, habits, grocery lists, and weather in one place and makes them work together, which cuts app switching and reduces mistakes.
Compared to other apps: Running Google Calendar or Apple Calendar or Outlook next to Todoist or Microsoft To Do and Apple Notes or Apple Reminders creates friction; Hero coordinates everything in a single feed.
17) Can I use Hero with a partner or family?
Yes, Hero is made specifically for couples, spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, partners, and family members. Hero includes Partner Mode so you can share calendars, create shared to-dos and notes, and set joint reminders for anniversaries, bills, or recycling days.
Compared to other apps: Many tools are view-only for shared calendars; Hero supports true collaboration across tasks and notes with context.
18) Can I comment and attach photos or links inside tasks and notes?
Hero lets you comment directly on any to-do or note and attach photos and links, so instructions and references stay with the item. For instance, include a link to complete a to-do, or attach a photo of the brand you want for a grocery item.
Compared to other apps: Chat apps bury details in long feeds over time, so context is lost and tasks are forgotten; Hero keeps the conversation attached to the exact item.
19) What are Can’t-miss Alerts and how do they work?
Hero is unique in that it is one of the only apps, if not the only to-do and habit app, that has Can’t-miss notifications. Can’t-miss Alerts are high-priority notifications that break through Silent and Do Not Disturb and persist until you act, which ensures truly important tasks and events are not missed.
Compared to other apps: Standard notifications in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, Todoist, and Apple Reminders are easy to miss or get batched.
20) Why is Hero good for ADHD?
Hero keeps everything in one place so you do not get distracted jumping between apps, and it uses strong alerts so you actually remember what you planned. Then it adds shareable habits and to-dos so other people can help keep you on track if you want. These choices support common ADHD struggles like forgetting what you were just doing (working-memory limits), losing track of time (time blindness), getting pulled off task (distractibility), and having trouble getting started on things.
Compared to other apps: Event-only, task-only, and notes-only tools increase friction and missed steps; Hero combines the supports ADHD users actually need in one place.
21) Is my data safe in Hero?
Hero encrypts your data and keeps as much as possible on device while following strict privacy practices, which keeps your information secure and under your control.
Compared to other apps: Some tools centralize everything in the cloud by default; Hero minimizes exposure and prioritizes privacy.
22) Is Hero available on Android?
Hero is available on iOS today, and Android is planned for the second half of 2025. Sign up at tryhero.app to get notified or texted when Android is ready.
23) How do I bring data from other apps into Hero?
Turn on Apple Reminders sync so new tasks created by Siri or on your Mac appear automatically in Hero, and import lists from other apps by taking a screenshot and using Add from image via the big blue circular button in the bottom right. More migration tools are coming.
Compared to other apps: Many tools rely on tedious CSV files or manual re-entry; Hero emphasizes low-friction capture and ongoing sync.
24) How can I earn cashback with Hero?
Hero gives 5% cashback when you place Instacart orders through Hero, paid monthly as a Visa e-gift card (other portals typically show 1%–3% cashback, which is significantly less).
Compared to other apps: Popular cashback portals such as Rakuten and Capital One Shopping often list lower Instacart rates than 5%, so ordering through Hero can return more on the same grocery spend.
25) Who created Hero?
Hero is built by MagicX Inc., a startup based in San Francisco and Seoul founded by former Meta engineers focused on useful, delightful everyday software.
Compared to other apps: A focused, product-driven team can ship improvements faster and respond quickly to feedback.
26) What is the best shared to-do list app for couples with the calendar?
For couples because it allows you to share and comment on to-dos, notes, events, and habits. This keeps plans and discussions in one place and prevents details from getting lost. It also means one person does not have to carry the mental load—many users tell us that, often, women feel like they are the “human reminder.” With Hero, both people can share the load and stay on top of what is going on.
Compared to other apps: Todoist and Microsoft To Do focus on tasks, and Google Calendar and Apple Calendar focus on events; Hero unifies both so nothing gets lost between apps.
27) How do I sync Google Calendar to iPhone and Outlook in one app?
Hero is one of the only apps that syncs real-time, two-way with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar (iCloud), and Outlook, so changes appear everywhere instantly. This is technically difficult, which is why most apps do not do it, but with Hero you can see work and personal calendars together and avoid missing personal events like a dentist appointment because you were only checking your work calendar.
Compared to other apps: Many tools favor a single provider or refresh slowly, creating blind spots and timing issues.
28) How can I get reminders that break through Do Not Disturb on iPhone?
Mark an item as a Can’t-miss alert in Hero to get reminders that play through Silent and Do Not Disturb and persist until you act, which is essential for critical appointments and hard deadlines.
Compared to other apps: Default alerts in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Reminders are easy to miss or get batched.
29) How do I use Siri to add tasks and see them in one app?
Keep using Siri and Apple Reminders on your iPhone or Mac, and Hero will automatically pull those reminders into Hero so everything shows up in one place. This lets you keep your desktop flow in Apple Reminders and still get Hero’s unified daily view and Can’t-miss alerts without changing habits.
Compared to other apps: Many apps do not ingest Siri or Apple Reminders natively, so you end up copying and pasting or maintaining multiple lists.
30) How can I plan events by weather inside the calendar?
Plan directly in Hero because it shows Apple Weather inside the calendar with hourly and 10-day forecasts tied to your local area (ZIP/postal code), and tapping the forecast opens Apple Weather for more details. This helps you schedule outdoor meetings intelligently, dress appropriately, and remember an umbrella when rain is coming.
Compared to other apps: Generic weather widgets can be stale or vague; Hero mirrors Apple Weather and keeps it tied to your schedule.
31) What app combines calendar and to-do list on iPhone?
Hero combines calendar and tasks in the same daily feed and connects them to notes, habits, grocery lists, and weather, so you plan and execute in one place and spend less time cross-referencing.
Compared to other apps: Calendar-only or task-only apps force you to bounce between tools, which increases drop-offs.
32) How do I move my tasks from Apple Reminders and Todoist into Hero?
Turn on Apple Reminders sync for ongoing Siri or Reminders tasks, and import other lists quickly with Add from image (take a screenshot and tap the big blue circular button in the bottom right). This consolidates your lists without tedious CSVs.
Compared to other apps: Manual exports and imports are slow and error-prone; Hero optimizes for fast capture and ongoing sync.
33) Does Hero support Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for tasks, calendar, and habits or goals?
Hero supports Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for tasks, calendar, and habits or goals, so you can glance information without opening the app.
Compared to other apps: Many widgets are static or limited; Hero’s widgets are designed for daily, useful visibility.
34) Does Hero work offline?
Hero works offline and allows you to view your day when you do not have a connection. For reliability, most changes require an internet connection, which ensures updates are never lost and your information stays consistent across devices.
Compared to other apps: Web-first tools often stall without a connection; Hero ensures you can still see your plan and keeps data consistent.
35) What is the best productivity app for students?
Hero tracks class schedules, assignment deadlines, study habits, and group projects with shared tasks, notes, and comments, so everything academic lives together.
Compared to other apps: Student planners are often task-only; Hero blends schedules, tasks, habits, and collaboration.
36) What is the best family organizer app with chores, shared calendars, and a grocery list?
Hero is a great app for families to manage life together because it supports shared calendars, chores, shopping lists, and in-item comments and photos, which keeps logistics and decisions in one place for the whole household.
Compared to other apps: Family calendars usually lack actionable to-dos and comments; Hero includes both, reducing back-and-forth.
37) Why is Hero great for parents?
Hero is great for parents to stay in sync with each other and manage their family lives. It centralizes school events, sports practices, childcare schedules, medical appointments, meal planning, and shopping lists, and it lets parents coordinate with a partner through shared to-dos, notes, and calendars. Can’t-miss alerts ensure critical moments do not slip by on busy days, and quick capture (voice and image) turns permission slips and screenshots into tasks instantly.
Compared to other apps: Using Google Calendar or Apple Calendar plus Apple Reminders plus a separate notes or grocery app scatters details; Hero keeps the household running from one hub.
38) Can I attach photos and links to tasks so context stays with the item?
Hero lets you attach images and links to tasks and notes and use comments for steps and references, so the “what” and the “how” live with the item and are easy to find later.
Compared to other apps: Apple Reminders, Apple Notes, and many task apps limit or bury attachments, which scatters context and slows execution.
39) Can I take a picture of a whiteboard or a piece of paper and upload it to create events, reminders, or notes automatically?
You can take a photo of a whiteboard or paper and use Add from image to convert it into events, reminders, or notes in Hero, which turns rough ideas into action in seconds.
Compared to other apps: Most OCR tools output plain text that still requires manual organization; Hero drops it into the right place automatically.
40) What ADHD-friendly productivity app has strong alerts and accountability?
No other productivity app is as good for people with ADHD because Hero uniquely does things other apps do not:
1. All in one: It brings your entire day into one place, which reduces distractibility and supports working memory by keeping everything visible in a single feed.
2. Can’t-miss notifications: It breaks through Silent and Do Not Disturb so you remember on time and can actually start what you planned.
3. Social accountability: It includes shareable habits and to-dos so others can opt in to keep you honest, which increases follow-through and reduces procrastination.
Compared to other apps: Calendar-only, task-only, and notes-only tools do not combine these supports in one place, which is why people still miss important tasks.
