Auto-persistent task views

Problem Context

Users rely on task apps to stay organized, especially when juggling multiple responsibilities. They set up custom views (e.g., 'Today') on desktop to focus on urgent work, but iOS apps lack persistent custom views. This forces them to manually refresh or reset filters repeatedly, breaking their workflow.

Pain Points

Users waste time recreating views every few hours. Manual workarounds like bookmarking or shortcuts fail reliably. The frustration builds over time, leading to lost productivity and missed deadlines. Some users even lose visibility into daily priorities entirely.

Impact

Wasted time adds up to hours per week, directly impacting revenue for professionals. Missed deadlines hurt reputations and client relationships. The constant manual adjustments increase stress and reduce focus on actual work. Students and freelancers feel limited by the lack of automation in their workflows.

Urgency

This problem is urgent for anyone who depends on task tools to stay on track. Busy professionals can’t afford to lose visibility into daily priorities, especially under tight deadlines. Without a fix, they’ll keep wasting time and energy on manual fixes instead of their core work.

Target Audience

Busy professionals, students, and freelancers who use task apps (e.g., Todoist, Things, Microsoft To Do) on iOS. Project managers, developers, and entrepreneurs also face this issue when juggling multiple responsibilities. Anyone who relies on custom task views to stay organized is affected.

Solution Approach

Auto-Today Tasks is a lightweight automation tool that auto-refreshes and persists custom task views (e.g., 'Today') in iOS task apps. It eliminates the need for manual adjustments by automatically maintaining the user’s preferred view, saving time and reducing stress. The solution works as a browser extension or Shortcuts integration, requiring no technical setup.

Key Features

1. Persistent Filters: Saves and reapplies filters (e.g., priority, due date) so users don’t lose their view settings.
2. Cross-App Support: Works with popular task apps like Todoist, Things, and Microsoft To Do.
3. Customizable Scheduling: Lets users set refresh intervals (e.g., every 15 minutes, hourly) to balance automation with battery life.

User Experience

Users install the tool once and forget it. Their custom views stay active without manual intervention, so they can focus on their work. The tool runs in the background, auto-refreshing views at scheduled times. Users feel more organized and less stressed, knowing their priorities are always visible.

Differentiation

Unlike manual workarounds or native iOS features, Auto-Today Tasks reliably persists custom views without user input. It’s simpler than building custom Shortcuts and more targeted than generic automation tools. The solution is also lightweight, requiring no admin access or complex setup.

Scalability

The product can grow with the user’s needs by adding team plans for shared task views. Future integrations (e.g., Slack, calendar sync) will expand its utility. Pricing tiers can be introduced for individuals, teams, and enterprises, ensuring scalability without complexity.

Expected Impact

Users save 5+ hours per week on manual adjustments, reducing stress and improving productivity. Teams benefit from consistent task visibility, leading to better collaboration. The tool restores workflow efficiency, helping users meet deadlines and focus on high-value work.