Make your next cigarette cost you
Stake money on staying smoke free. Every honest dot keeps your penalty at zero.
Available in the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Updated .
Short answer
Quitting smoking or vaping is one of the hardest habit changes there is. Commitment contracts, where quitters put their own money at risk, have been studied as one of the more effective tools to support quitting.
- Daily smoke free dots
- Future self message on your quit date
- Supportive stakers group
Quitting smoking or vaping is one of the hardest habit changes there is. Commitment contracts, where quitters put their own money at risk, have been studied as one of the more effective tools to support quitting. The cost of a relapse becomes concrete and immediate.
With Remindeeu you set a quit date, daily smoke free dots and a stake you choose. Each honest dot keeps your penalty at zero. Your future self message arrives on your target date. Remindeeu supports your motivation and is not a medical treatment, so speak with a doctor about nicotine replacement and other support.
Who it is for
- Smokers ready to set a quit date
- People switching off vaping
- Anyone who has relapsed and wants a stronger commitment
- People who want support alongside medical advice
How it works
- Write your goal, promise and future self message
- Add dotting milestones and stake from $5
- Dot every milestone or watch the penalty grow
What you get
Stake from $5
Choose an amount that matters to you.
Your penalty, your rule
At least $2 per default, or more if you want.
Fair resets
After the third default the counter goes back to $0.
Dot reminders
Notified an hour before each milestone.
Future self message
Delivered to your inbox on deadline day.
Stakers community
Group chat plus private messages.
Why it works
- People work harder to avoid a loss than to earn a reward.
- Precommitting removes the daily decision to skip.
- Dated milestones turn a big goal into small, checkable steps.
Tips to get the most from it
- Set daily dots for the first month when cravings are strongest
- Plan what you will do instead at your usual smoking times
- Tell the group chat about hard days early
- Raise your penalty step if you feel tempted to relapse
How Remindeeu compares
| Remindeeu | Graph based apps | Habit trackers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money at stake | Yes | Yes | No |
| Setup effort | Minutes | Ongoing data entry | Minutes |
| Penalty resets | After third default | Varies | Not applicable |
| Community | Group chat | Forum | Rarely |
Frequently asked questions
Do financial incentives help people quit smoking?
Studies suggest they can. In a field experiment in the Philippines by Giné, Karlan and Zinman, smokers who deposited their own money were 3 to 6 percentage points more likely to pass a nicotine test a year later. Combining stakes with medical support gives the best chance.
Is Remindeeu a quit smoking treatment?
No. Remindeeu supports motivation and accountability. Speak with a doctor or pharmacist about nicotine replacement and other treatments, and use free services such as NHS Stop Smoking Services in the UK or 1 800 QUIT NOW in the US.
What is a commitment contract?
A commitment contract is an agreement with yourself, backed by a consequence if you do not follow through, usually money. Economists call it a commitment device. Remindeeu stake goals are commitment contracts with dated milestones called dots.
Do commitment contracts actually work?
Research suggests they can. In a 2008 JAMA study by Volpp and colleagues, people using a deposit contract lost about 14 pounds in 16 weeks versus about 4 pounds in the control group. Effects can fade after stakes end, so set milestones that last as long as the habit needs.
How much do I need to stake?
The minimum stake is $5. Each missed dot adds at least $2 to your penalty, and you can set a bigger amount per default if you want more pressure.
What happens when I miss a check in?
Your penalty grows by your chosen amount each default. On the third default the total goes to Mr. Remindeeu, the counter resets to $0 and the cycle continues. You get a 12 hour grace period after each due time.
Is this like a betting app?
No. You are not betting against anyone or trying to win money. You choose a penalty for yourself in advance, and you avoid it entirely by doing what you promised.
Can I cheat by dotting without doing it?
Technically yes, which is why stakes work best for goals you truly want. Honest dotting is part of the commitment. If you want outside confirmation, add an accountability partner whose calls are dotted by both of you.
What goals work best with stakes?
Goals with clear, checkable milestones: reading plans, workout days, savings deposits, study sessions, quitting a habit and writing targets. Vague goals such as being happier are hard to dot honestly.
What is the future self message?
When you create a stake goal you write a message to your future self. Remindeeu emails it to you on your deadline, as a reminder of why you started.
Can I pause a stake goal?
Yes, for 1 to 7 days. Your upcoming dots move forward by the same number of days, so pausing never creates defaults.
Do you accept cards from my country?
Yes. Payments are processed by Bachs, which accepts cards issued in every country, including the US, Canada, the UK and all of Europe. Prices are shown in US dollars and your bank converts the amount if your card uses another currency.
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