TrovDigest Notifications
A calmer digest for Android notifications
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TrovDigest Notifications is for Android users who clear notifications to keep their phone quiet, then later realize one useful update was buried in the pile. The app keeps the workflow simple: choose the apps that matter, let alerts settle, and review a calmer digest instead of opening every app one by one. It is useful for missed work messages, delivery or travel changes, reminder noise, and any app that sends both important and low-signal alerts. The focus is not to collect more data or create another inbox. It is to make notification review feel calmer, easier to trust, and easier to ignore when nothing needs action. I am especially looking for feedback on the first-run permission step, app selection, and whether the first digest makes it clear what deserves attention.
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