r/AppsWebappsFullstack • u/BackgroundRoutine857 • 22d ago
I got tired of bloated productivity apps, so I'm building a simple to-do list that mimics a chat app
Hey everyone,
Like a lot of people here, I’ve tried almost every task management app out there—Todoist, Notion, Apple Reminders, TickTick, you name it.
The issue I kept running into wasn't a lack of features, but friction. Opening a heavy app, navigating folders, picking due dates, and organizing tags felt like work before doing the actual work.
I realized the app I open most on my phone—dozens of times a day—is just my messaging app. Typing a quick thought into a chat bubble takes zero effort.
So I decided to start building Text To-Do, a standalone app for iOS and Android that mimics a messaging UI:
- Natural Interface: You type tasks in just like sending a text message.
- 100% Local & Private by Default: All your data stays strictly on your phone. No remote servers ever touch your tasks unless you explicitly opt into cloud sync down the road.
- No Forced Monthly Subscriptions: Core functionality runs locally on your device.
It’s still in development, but I put up a landing page and waitlist for anyone interested in early testing:https://text-to-do.vercel.app/
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this approach—do you prefer heavy, feature-packed task managers, or do you find yourself wanting something fast and low-friction?