# Overdesigned

> iOS and macOS apps by Adam Overholtzer, an independent developer living in California.

## Apps

- [Cheatsheet Notes](https://overdesigned.net/cheatsheet): Cross-device sticky note app for
  frequently needed information with widgets for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac.
  10 years on the App Store with thousands of 5-star reviews.
- [World Clock Widgets](https://overdesigned.net/worldclock): The #1 world clock app on
  iOS and macOS, 4.7-star rating, millions of downloads. Supports 10,000 cities with
  Home Screen, Lock Screen, StandBy, Dynamic Island, and Desktop widgets.
- [Time's Up! Timer](https://overdesigned.net/timesup): Visual countdown timers for iOS,
  tvOS, and macOS. Kid-friendly with custom photos and artwork, plus Guided Access support.
- [Incognito Browser](https://overdesigned.net/incognito): Pop-up private browser for iOS. Escape the watchful eyes of sketchy in-app browsers or annoying cookie paywall websites by opening Incognito from the share sheet inside any app.
  No subscription, no ads, no trackers. Passcode-lock your history and bookmarks.
- [Keyboard Switcheroo](https://overdesigned.net/switcheroo): macOS app for switching
  keyboard input languages with custom flags, emoji, and more.

## Blog

- [Customizing Windows in visionOS](https://blog.overdesigned.net/posts/2024-02-29-visionos-window-basics)
- [SwiftUI Animation Lessons From Building Time's Up!](https://blog.overdesigned.net/posts/2021-09-29-swiftui-animation-tricks)
- [Standalone Status Menu in a Mac Catalyst App](https://blog.overdesigned.net/posts/2021-08-26-catalyst-status-menu/)
- [SwiftUI View Modifiers and if #available](https://blog.overdesigned.net/posts/2020-09-23-swiftui-availability/)

## Press

- [Daring Fireball: Two New Apps I Wanted to Flag for You](https://daringfireball.net/2022/06/two_new_apps_to_flag): John Gruber recommends Keyboard Switcheroo for restoring flag icons to the macOS input menu, and calls Incognito Browser "excellent." June 23, 2022.
- [TapSmart: The classic app: Cheatsheet](https://www.tapsmart.com/features/classics-cheatsheet/): In-depth profile of Cheatsheet Notes with quotes from developer Adam Overholtzer on the app's design philosophy and longevity. August 8, 2024.
- [9to5Mac: The best iOS 17 apps with interactive widgets, StandBy support, and more](https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/18/the-best-ios-17-apps-with-interactive-widgets-and-standby/): Cheatsheet Notes, World Clock Widgets, and Time's Up! highlighted as top iOS 17 apps with StandBy and interactive widget support. September 18, 2023.
- [TechCrunch: 18 apps that add useful actions to iOS 18 Control Center](https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/30/18-apps-that-add-useful-actions-to-the-ios-18-control-center/): Cheatsheet Notes featured among 18 top apps adding useful actions to the iOS 18 Control Center. September 30, 2024.
- [SlashGear: 7 Apps You Should Be Using On Your Apple Watch In 2026](https://www.slashgear.com/2122290/apps-you-should-be-using-apple-watch-2026/): Cheatsheet listed as a top Apple Watch app recommendation. March 18, 2026.
- [Gizmodo: 11 Apple Watch Apps You Need to Install ASAP](https://gizmodo.com/11-apple-watch-apps-you-need-to-install-asap-1843780828): Cheatsheet Notes listed among 11 essential Apple Watch apps. April 8, 2021.
- [Macworld: The 10 best free Apple Watch apps](https://www.macworld.com/article/231617/best-free-apple-watch-apps.html): Cheatsheet described as a must-have Apple Watch utility for quick-access notes. July 15, 2018.

## Interviews

- [Indie Dev Monday Issue #59](https://indiedevmonday.com/issue-59): Full interview with Adam Overholtzer about building Cheatsheet and Time's Up!, indie development philosophy, and balancing family with app development. September 6, 2021.
- [TapSmart: The classic app: Cheatsheet](https://www.tapsmart.com/features/classics-cheatsheet/): In-depth profile of Cheatsheet Notes with quotes from developer Adam Overholtzer on the app's design philosophy and longevity. August 8, 2024.

## Features

- Cheatsheet Notes: Apple App Store Apps We Love, Top Productivity Apps, Best New Apps and Updates, [Great Apps Updated for iOS 26](https://apps.apple.com/us/iphone/room/6752529439), The Best Apps for iOS 18, Big Apps From Small Teams.
- World Clock Widgets: Apple App Store Great Apps Updated for iOS 26, [Supercharge Your Timers and Alarms](https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1835558510), Big Apps From Small Teams.
- Time’s Up! Timer: Apple App Store Best New Apps and Updates.
- Keyboard Switcheroo: Apple Mac App Store [Indispensable Affordable Apps](https://apps.apple.com/us/mac/story/id1555107275).

## Community

- [YouTube: The Cheatsheet app — Your ultimate tool to never forget important details](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZHGOsUhUHqE): Third-party walkthrough of Cheatsheet Notes by @TechGeekTXDad.
- [Product Hunt: Cheatsheet](https://www.producthunt.com/products/cheatsheet/launches/cheatsheet): Cheatsheet Notes listed on Product Hunt.
- [Product Hunt: Incognito Private Browser](https://www.producthunt.com/products/cheatsheet/launches/incognito-private-browser): Incognito listed on Product Hunt.
- [Product Hunt: World Clock Widgets](https://www.producthunt.com/products/world-clock-widgets): World Clock Widgets listed on Product Hunt.
- [r/iOSProgramming: World Clock app with StandBy widgets](https://www.reddit.com/r/iOSProgramming/comments/18jyi9h/my_world_clock_app_now_with_standby_widgets_live/): Developer post announcing StandBy widget support for World Clock Widgets.
- [r/apple: Time's Up! Timer](https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/q59sce/times_up_timer_fun_kidfriendly_visual_timer_app/): Developer introduction of Time's Up! visual timer to the Apple community.
- [r/tvos: Time's Up! for Apple TV](https://www.reddit.com/r/tvos/comments/pffkd6/times_up_kidfriendly_visual_timer_for-apple_tv/): Announcement of Time's Up! Apple TV version.
- [r/SwiftUI: SwiftUI animation tips & tricks](https://www.reddit.com/r/SwiftUI/comments/pykysv/swiftui_animation_tips_tricks/): Developer sharing SwiftUI animation techniques from building Time's Up!

## Contact

- Developer: adam@overdesigned.net
- Mastodon: https://iosdev.space/@adam