Activities vs Goals Round 3 #216
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Hey, @maugsburger! Please keep attention to this discussion. Is there anything that can solve your issues from here #212? |
@maugsburger Do you mean that you don't want to see many items on the home screen, but want to have access to a lot of other activities somehow? |
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Hey, @Mlk1225! You always have a broad perspective. What do you think about this topic? |
Target time and timer are two different things. You may set "no target time", but still use countdown timer (for example for pomodoro). |
For small bars it's only visible the remaining time, without elapsed. |
There are a lot of ideas regarding the task list. But tuning activities/timers/goals seems endless ;) |
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Maybe tuning activities/timers/goals aren't super urgent—could this risk over-designing? |
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Yes, sometimes I feel like I'm going around in circles. On the other hand, after many unsuccessful attempts, I find something very useful. |
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Hey, @ConEstArthur! You always have interesting ideas. Please leave your thoughts. |
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Hey, @DancingEmptier667! |
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I like this approach! |
What problems will remain unsolved? |
I really dislike that the settings screen is cluttered with a long list of activities that cannot be collapsed. |
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I plan to make the sections collapsible. Buy what features do you use on the settings screen? |
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Hi there! ofc eventually i gonna stop misclicking, but still :)) |
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Another option came to my mind today on a way to the studio. I have 'Commute' as a goal, to keep track of time. For such cases i propose this algorithm:
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Tracking multiple activities simultaneously is a requested feature. It seems logical, but I believe that in most cases it's overthinking. |
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Question to everyone. Does anyone use the “+” button to the right of the timer on the Home Screen? |
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Yes, I have used this feature, but not very often. Sometimes when it times out, I just ignore the timer or restart it. If it gets removed, I can accept that, but I still think it’s a good design ：) |
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As I said, one of the problem is how it should work with stopwatch timer. Another one - I want to place to this position a Zen mode button. |
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“+” button is a feature for modifying the current timer. Since we already have other ways to make changes, replacing it with a Zen mode button isn’t bad either—at least Zen mode sounds pretty useful. |
Yes, modifying the countdown timer makes sense, but I can't imagine use cases when we need to increment the "count up" timer. |
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Haven't used the '+' button ever, restarting timer is more intuitive for me. I have some ideas what the button could be replaced with?
I think zen button might be better as a gesture. Like double tab the middle? |
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The first step with the stopwatch timer is here https://github.com/Medvedev91/timeto.me/releases/tag/v2026.03.08.610 |
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That's really useful in a number if occasions, thank you! |
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As long as overall timer is continuous, and whole structure of your app is awakening realtime awareness in "now" and proactive planning for "later" - i would like to suggest a little relaxed option about "past". You see, in a moment of let's say "free time" you probably far off your phone living life :) Also a word about "later". Found it incoherent, that in calendar you can create events, but not tasks for smth further than today or tomorrow. |
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Hi there Ivan, and thank you for a new update! |
Like this #200 and this #125 ?
Hmm.. Interesting idea. When moving tasks to the calendar, it is enough to set the date. This will look like dealing with tasks rather than events. Can you please create an issue for that? |
Update 15 March 2026.New Feature - Daily StopwatchStopwatch for goal with total time for the day. Edit Goal -> Timer on Bar Pressed -> Daily Stopwatch. Internal ChangesThere are a lot of internal changes https://github.com/Medvedev91/timeto.me/pull/222/changes. Please let me know if you encounter any issues. Testing
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One more step https://github.com/Medvedev91/timeto.me/releases/tag/v2026.03.25.612 |
Update 23 April 2026.1. Activities are Back2. Emojis are BackDisplayed in the task list and for short progress bars on Home Screen. 
3. New GoalsNow goal is an option for activity. 4 types of goals:
4. New TasksI call the new feature Project Mode. How it works:
5. Adding a Note for EntryA new button to the right of the timer for adding notes. Editing is also available on the history screen. 
6. Daily StopwatchStopwatch for goal with total time for the day. Edit Goal -> Timer on Bar Pressed -> Daily Stopwatch. 7. Internal ChangesThere are a lot of internal changes. Please let me know if you encounter any issues. Testing
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It also overriding text in all cases, when i use smallest size of a button (i got 3 to 4 letter abbreviations for various mus practices), so that's really annoying part :) 
supposed to be |
i followed your instruction precisely - suggested in step 3 version fails to restore backup) but when i got back to 2026.03.25 reinstalling from Fdroid, ( backup was made in it as well) - data migrated, and beta installed over perfectly. |
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In beta, deleting entry there reset view back to main window, while expected - back there. In 2026.03.25.612 reset to main happens occasionally, and sometimes behave as expected. |
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First! Thank you @andrummer for testing. It's really valuable. Lets step by step.
I think we have a misunderstanding. The idea is that the backup DOES NOT NEED to be restored on the new app version. You have to update the app from 610 to 613.
Okay. Got it. At the moment you can make a backup, and edit a json file changing emoji to abbreviations you want. Someday I will make an option to do that using UI. |
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Hi @Straw674 ! I noticed your fork. You may be interested in the latest changes in the beta version. Please check it out. |
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Firstly thank you for the effort you have put into the development of this open-source software! For me at least, this is the best time management software, and I have benefited a lot from it (especially the weekly time allocation summary/review).
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I do like this new feature, but it doesn't solve the issue of 'having too many folders ruins navigation'. Plus having long names is not feasible for folders, and emojis do not render for folder names. A folder selection screen can work (either as a full screen selection menu or potentially a screen you can swipe to like I suggested for goals). For now, maybe add a way to render emojis for folders, and a toggle to use activity emoji for the tabs, then showing the full folder name at the bottom when you select the folder. Emojis in the update are only used for when the goal bar isnt big enough in the homescreen. Maybe a toggle to use the emoji similar to how it was before, them being shown in the list, at the top with the task name, on the side of the activity name, alongside tasks with that activity.
Great!
I shall
It can solve it for certain things, but I am thinking more specific things like "feed pets" that would be best as a repeating task. That either is made at several specific times of the day, or recreated after x amount of time after you finished the repeating task (so I feed at 10 AM, it recreates the task for 4 PM since if I select after 6 hours of doing the task). I also do gardening so I use separate alarm/timers for like draining fertilizer after adding it. So if I do a task 'fertilize' it recreates the task for 6 hours later for me to go check)
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I've tried this, but I don't like how it looks like. But you can set the emoji as a folder name instead. On the screenshots you can see how I call this types of folders (one letter: "T", "1").
Not only on the Home Screen, it displays on the tasks list (excepting activity-folders).
Okay, another big task :). Please, create an issue for that with as more details as possible. Thank you @owl-herd! |
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Sorry, been busy recently so late response Regarding the emoji as folder name, here's how it renders when put in as text: Regarding emoji displaying. I really do think a toggle to make the emoji show up in more places. For example:
Frankly, this limited use of emojis makes it more of a hindrance than anything. I'd have to add emojis to the text name of the goals for my uses, and still have a '?' or a set emoji render for only task+homescreen. So I'd end up with two emojis for task screen if I add to text, or only really in task/home screen if I use just the emoji setting Also, might've found an issue per say. If I set an activity for a task but not the timer. It shows the activity+set timers menu. Would much rather have just a time selector if activity is set I will make other things into their own issues with details Appreciate the work on the app and the communication! |
I test a new tasks UI. I plan to remove "Tasks" screen and manage tasks from home. Like this: 
@owl-herd That do you think about this?
Yes, I agree. In the current implementation emojis are useless. I'am experimenting right now. Maybe color coding works better.
Honestly, I dont think setting timer is a usefull feature in most cases. I personally use stopwatch in 99% times. |
If you are making that UI, I would push for it to be an option to toggle on/off. I personally really don't like it As I've stated in the thread, a big issue with the app I find currently is space. All features get harder to use/find the more you have. The more goals you have the more chaotic your settings and home screen becomes. The more folders you have the more time consuming it is to navigate everytime. The more tasks you have in any place, the harder it is to find any specific task. The new UI I think is similar to the activity -> goal change made before. Previously activity screen being separate, while not the best for everything, still let you have as many activities as you may want without hindering other things. Now more activities you have, more other things in the settings menu are hindered. Tasks being on homepage does the same Instead of previous task screen, again having issues sure, is at least not hindering other things. In the new UI it will overcrowd the home screen even more than it currently already can be. And it doesn't solve any sorting/searching/navigation issues. It makes the app use less flexible
I think there's some confusion. I mean when I create a task, and set it's activity. When selected, it shows a full activity+timers selection menu. If a task has activity set, its better to just show a timer menu The timer menu can have stopwatch and other timer methods too. Which currently arent shown for tasks so Im not sure what you are referring to. |
Update 12 June 2026. PLEASE TEST IT!I Believe This Is the Biggest Update Since ReleaseI hope this is the final beta version. I need about two weeks to complete small things, after which I plan to release it. I ask you test this and report issues. Thank you! 1. New ReadmeI've described in detail how I use the app. Please read it. 2. Activities are Back3. Emojis are Back + Icons and Symbols SupportDisplayed in the task list and for short progress bars on Home Screen.
4. New GoalsNow goal is an option for activity. 4 types of goals:
5. Completely Redesigned Tasks
6. Adding a Note for EntryA new button to the right of the timer for adding notes. Editing is also available on the history screen.
6.1. Adding a Note for Entry by "Move to Timer"
7. Daily StopwatchStopwatch for goal with total time for the day. Edit Goal -> Timer on Bar Pressed -> Daily Stopwatch. 8. Internal ChangesThere are a lot of internal changes. Please let me know if you encounter any issues. Testing
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What about the notes section in the settings? Maybe we could have shortcut to that as well on the home screen - we already have the shortcut to calendar. One suggestion I'd like to make is - very similar to the "Landscape mode" issue posted here - to have a zen mode in the app. The home screen setup is too busy at this moment although it's never been so helpful. Accessibility could be better as well to save from accidental touches - buttons are too small I think. Thank you. |
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Thank you for the feedback, @ConEstArthur!
Yes, that's a great idea. There are a few details I will need to do to make notes as easy to use as the tasks. This feature has a lot of potential for future versions.
Thank you! Glad to hear!
Yes, in the current version, I didn't limit myself when adding features to the home screen because I plan to implement Zen Mode. |
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One more feature, I didn't mentioned: "Move to Timer" on the task deletion bar. |
Yeah.. everything sound perfect. It's the best of both worlds actually. |
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Released https://github.com/Medvedev91/timeto.me/releases/tag/v2026.07.01.615 |
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Hi folks! Please help me test a new release here #262 |
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Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, activities is back in business 😎.
Some time has passed since the activities to goals transition. There are some advantages and disadvantages. Now I plan to make another big step to build the BEST PRODUCTIVITY APP EVER.
There are changes, features, wishes:
goalsactivities I don't need a countdown timer, I need a stopwatch-like timer. But there are two cases:goalsactivities on the home screen like this:Please feel free to leave your ideas even if these are just wishes without any thought as to how they could be implemented.
Update 12 June 2026. PLEASE TEST IT!
1. Activities are Back
2. Emojis are Back + Icons and Symbols Support
Displayed in the task list and for short progress bars on Home Screen.
3. New Goals
Now goal is an option for activity. 4 types of goals:
4. Completely Redesigned Tasks
5. Adding a Note for Entry
A new button to the right of the timer for adding notes. Editing is also available on the history screen.
6. Daily Stopwatch
Stopwatch for goal with total time for the day. Edit Goal -> Timer on Bar Pressed -> Daily Stopwatch.
7. Internal Changes
There are a lot of internal changes. Please let me know if you encounter any issues.
Testing
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