Stay involved, wherever you sit.
Let your AI research, write, or work through a project. Answer a question from the kitchen or the couch when it needs your input.
Your apps can ask.
You can answer.
Bring questions and updates from your AI and connected apps to your iPhone.
Live Activity on your Lock Screen
Live Activity on your Lock Screen
A native iPhone notification
A little input. A lot less waiting.
Keep the conversation going.
A quick answer can help your AI take the next step. Here are a few ways that can look.
Interactive preview Example content
NotiBuddyNeeds your inputReady for the next step?
I’ve finished the outline for your presentation. Should I turn it into a first draft?
Simple approvals can be answered in a notification. Sensitive decisions open the app for review.
NotiBuddyA quick questionWhat should I focus on?
I’m gathering ideas for your weekend. Is there anything you’d like me to include?
Quick text replies are available in notifications. Some questions need you to open the app.
NotiBuddyReview in the appWhich direction feels right?
I have three ideas for the introduction. Choose a tone and I’ll develop it.
Custom choices open in NotiBuddy so you can review every option.
NotiBuddyProgress updatePutting your research together
Comparing the most useful sources.
Step 2 of 3
Your AI sends updates to a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and, on supported iPhones, the Dynamic Island.
Try an example above. Nothing is sent to a phone or AI assistant.
See how things are going.
Check the latest progress your AI has shared, without returning to the conversation on your computer.
Keep your messages private.
Questions and replies are encrypted between the connected app and your iPhone. The delivery service stores encrypted messages and routing information.
How privacy worksConnect once. Check in from your phone.
A familiar setup if you use MCP.
You’ll need the NotiBuddy iPhone app and an AI assistant that supports local MCP tools.
- 1
Open NotiBuddy
Allow notifications, then open Connect on your iPhone.
- 2
Connect your computer
Use Share Setup to send the pairing instructions to the computer where your AI runs.
- 3
Tell your AI how to use it
Connect the MCP server, send a test question, and ask your AI to use NotiBuddy when it needs your input.
Building an app or service? You can connect directly, too.
Public installation isn’t available yet. The guide includes instructions for testers who already have access.
Before you step away
What to expect.
Will my AI keep working when I reply?
Your answer goes back to the connected AI, which must check for it and continue the task. Keep the AI session running on its computer or server. NotiBuddy can’t wake a sleeping computer or restart a finished conversation.
Is NotiBuddy only for AI assistants?
No. Apps, scripts, and services can integrate with NotiBuddy to send questions and progress, then receive your replies. Each sender must be paired with your phone and use NotiBuddy’s encrypted message format. MCP provides the connection for compatible AI assistants; a custom app or service can connect directly. Read about direct integrations.
Can I pause or stop a task from my phone?
Timer controls send a request back to the AI. It needs to receive and act on that request. They don’t instantly stop a running task, and a phone approval doesn’t replace your AI app’s own permission prompts.
How long do I have to answer?
Questions sent through the current MCP tools expire after five minutes. An unanswered or expired question must stay unresolved; your AI should never treat silence as approval.
Which iPhones and AI assistants can I use?
The app targets iOS 17 or later. Dynamic Island features require a supported iPhone. The MCP integration needs an AI app with local MCP support, and setup varies by app. Other apps and services can build a direct integration. Some notification actions may also appear on a paired Apple Watch; NotiBuddy has no standalone Watch app.
Does it need a constant connection?
Your phone and the connected app or service need internet access to exchange new messages. Delivery can be delayed by connection problems or iOS notification settings. Open NotiBuddy to refresh if an update hasn’t arrived.
Plans
Start with occasional check-ins.
Free use for trying it out. Paid plans for more frequent questions and updates.
Free
$0
For a few questions and updates.
- 5 requests in a rolling 24 hours
- Approvals, replies, and progress
- Encrypted messages
Pro Annual
Annual subscription
For regular use with your AI.
- No Free-plan request cap
- Approvals, replies, and progress
- Encrypted messages
Lifetime Pass
One-time purchase
Pro access while the service is operated. See current local prices and eligible offers in the app.
- No Free-plan request cap
- No recurring subscription
- Encrypted messages
Proposed US pricing in USD. Paid plans are not available to purchase from this preview. Final prices and any eligible trial will be shown in the App Store before purchase. A free request includes a question or an activity start, update, or end. Read the terms.
In development
A preview of what’s coming.
NotiBuddy is being prepared for release. Public app and MCP downloads aren’t available yet. We’ll add the download link here when they’re ready.