I’ve tried almost every productivity app out there. The cycle is always the same: download it, spend hours setting it up, and then abandon it a week (most of the times say day), later coz logging tasks feels like a second job. I realized I had a few specific problems that no single app was solving for me: - I couldn't visualize my day. List views are boring and calendar blocks are rigid. I wanted to see my day at a glance. - Logging tasks is a friction point. I don't want to tap 5 buttons to add "Buy milk." - I kept missing things. Tasks would get buried in sub-menus or different days. - Context was missing. I’d plan a huge outdoor run only to realize it’s raining. So I built Pala to fix this. Here is how it solves those issues: The Circular Timeline I built a custom view (CircularTimeline) that visualizes your entire day on a 24-hour clock face. You can see your free slots, overlaps, and current status in one single, friendly view. It handles task overlaps intelligently so you can see when you're overbooked without it looking cluttered. 2. AI Planning (To avoid manual logging) I added an AI feature where you just dump your brain. Type "I need to finish the report, go to the gym at 5, and call mom", even you can do it for future like "Plan my weekends and make them health centric and some entertainment'. The app understands that text and plans your day for you automatically. It’s the feature that finally stopped me from avoiding task logging. 3. Never Miss a Task I created a dedicated home view that combines the timeline with a smart list. It’s designed so nothing slips through the cracks—you can manage, reschedule, or complete tasks right from the dashboard. Or simply ask AI feature to plan all the missed tasks to my current day. 4. Context-Aware Calendar The calendar doesn't just show dots for events; it pulls in real weather data. Now when I plan my week, I can see if it’s going to rain on Tuesday before I schedule that hike. 5. True Focus Mode To stop getting distracted, I built a dedicated Focus Mode. It’s a clean, full-screen timer that tracks your progress and blocks out the noise so you can actually get work done. 6. Productivity Insights Finally, I wanted to know if I was actually improving. The app tracks your completion rates and gives you detailed insights into your productivity trends over time. 7. Notifications. Yes. Reminder is needed before the task starts. I built this because I needed it, but I’d love to hear what you think. Here is the link : https://apps.apple.com/in/app/pa... Thanks, Maya

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8mo ago

The Circular Timeline is what hooked me first. Seeing my day on a 24-hour clock just clicks in my brain way more than long, never-ending lists. It feels calmer and more realistic. Could be helpful for ADHD. Is there any premium promo code you are offering ?

@abhishek_dhyani3 Hey Maya why are you commenting on your own software review?

7mo ago

Pala - Productivity Planner

The productivity app that doesn’t feel like a job.

The productivity app that doesn’t feel like a job.