Show HN: I built a task manager that separates "do" and "due" dates

Posted by zesfy 10/23/2024

Show HN: I built a task manager that separates "do" and "due" dates(apps.apple.com)

Hi HN,

I’m the founder of Zesfy, a productivity app that I’ve been developing over the past few years. It’s designed to seamlessly integrate your tasks with your calendar, allowing you to transform your to-do lists into actionable events in just seconds. Here are some of its key features:

  - Task Progress: Automatically update your progress based on subtasks completed
  - Step: Create step-by-step breakdown of the subtask
  - Target: Organize tasks with due date
  - Session: Insert multiple tasks to calendar event
  - Space: Filter event from specific sets of calendars

I recently introduced new features that often missing from other productivity apps: the ability to set both “Do” and “Due” dates. With these features, you can effortlessly plan your tasks for the day while keeping track the upcoming due dates. What makes Zesfy unique is it separates tasks you’ve planned and those that are already scheduled in your calendar, giving you a more organized and flexible workflow.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zesfy-planner-calendar/id64799...

160 points | 82 commentspage 3

beryilma 10/24/2024|

Not that it is everybody's cup of tea, but Emacs Org mode has Scheduled and Deadline dates, along with Effort estimates.

bitbasher 10/23/2024||

Missed opportunity.. should have named it dodue.

atorodius 10/23/2024||

It is not quite the same but Things from Cultured code does the

- do vs due date

- subproject progress view

and is just generally a super awesome app that brought me a lot of peace

ascagnel_ 10/23/2024|

I'm a Things user, but I bounce between that and Apple Reminders for household/shared tasks. I'd love a good do/die app that supported multiple accounts and assigning tasks.

magnetowasright 10/24/2024||

This is beautiful! It's so pleasant to look at. Like the other commenter, I have ADHD and I felt a bit overwhelmed with the tutorial but when I have more brain space I'll give it another go. Needs more dark mode!

Also the privacy policy is great.

I don't have a problem with the subscription page being the first thing a user sees, even though I never subscribe to, well, anything personally and am against the XaaS economy. It's clear, simple, very easy to dismiss, and doesn't feel coercive or full of dark patterns like many other apps. It's also a bit different for me when it's a solo/small/indie dev instead of a megacorp. It's nice to know how much I'm in for before I start using and integrating something like this into my life. It really annoys me when that info is hard to find. I would love the option to pay a once off price, though I realise this can be challenging for funding ongoing development. One app I love (forScore) has a one off price ($30 AUD) with the option to pay a subscription ($15AUD/y) that has only a few minor benefits and extra functionality for the end user (which is explicitly stated) but is available for people who want to donate a bit on top to help fund ongoing development. I did a year or two of this subscription because it's such an amazing app I get a lot of value from and if it were made by Avid/Sibelius it'd probably cost $700+ and require a ridiculous subscription on top to use the basic features. I don't know if that model is something you'd ever consider. Either way I like the way you've clearly communicated the subscription prices.

Suppafly 10/23/2024||

>separates "do" and "due" dates

That's a great distinction to make.

zesfy 10/24/2024|

Thanks. I was surprised to find that only a handful of productivity apps offer these features. Hopefully, you find these features useful.

dudeinjapan 10/24/2024||

This was totally my excuse as a kid… I thought “due” meant “do”

yapyap 10/23/2024||

What’s the difference between the free and pro?

andxor 10/23/2024||

Do you have any plans for an Android release?

zesfy 10/24/2024|

I’m open to an Android release in the future, but right now, I’m focused on supporting Apple devices first.

drio0 10/25/2024||

This app requires iOS 17.2 or newer

briandilley 10/23/2024|

You missed an opportunity to name your app "DoDue"

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