Should I Build It Should I Build It
07 May 2025
Android Productivity Task Management

todo reminder manage task and focus pormodo android mobile application

Confidence
Engagement
Net use signal
Net buy signal

Idea type: Swamp

The market has seen several mediocre solutions that nobody loves. Unless you can offer something fundamentally different, you’ll likely struggle to stand out or make money.

Should You Build It?

Don't build it.

Your are here

The idea of a todo, reminder, task management, focus, and Pomodoro Android mobile application places you in a very crowded market. With 26 similar products identified, competition is high. The existing landscape of apps in this category suggests users are often seeking simple and effective solutions, but many apps fail to deliver a truly unique or compelling experience. The average engagement is low (3 comments), which might mean that people generally don't provide feedback, but more likely they don't care enough about these solutions to comment on them. The good news is that there is a surprisingly strong positive buy signal, which suggests you might be able to monetize it somehow. However, many solutions are already available, so you'll need to differentiate substantially to avoid getting lost in the noise and you'll need to find a way to convert this potential "buy" signal into a concrete business model. Given the crowded nature of the market, and the "swamp" category your idea falls into, be very careful before investing heavily.

Recommendations

  1. First, thoroughly research why existing solutions haven't fully succeeded. Read user reviews of competing apps, paying close attention to their pain points and unmet needs. Use this information to identify potential gaps in the market and opportunities for differentiation. For example, many users criticize the existing apps for lacking integrations (e.g. Todoist) or calendar sync, or for having unclear deadline formats. Consider focusing on addressing these specific criticisms in your application.
  2. If you decide to proceed, identify a very specific niche or user group that is currently underserved by existing task management apps. Instead of trying to appeal to everyone, focus on meeting the unique needs of a particular audience, for example, students with ADHD, project managers working remotely, or busy parents juggling multiple responsibilities.
  3. Explore the possibility of building tools or integrations for existing task management providers instead of creating a completely new app. This could involve developing plugins, add-ons, or APIs that enhance the functionality of popular platforms. Consider that some users have explicitly requested integrations for tools like Todoist.
  4. Before diving into development, conduct thorough user testing to validate your assumptions and gather feedback on your product concept. Create a prototype of your app and get it in front of your target audience as early as possible. Iterate based on their feedback to ensure that you are building something that people truly want to use. Remember, getting the core concept validated is the highest priority for now.
  5. Consider adjacent problems or opportunities that might be more promising than building yet another task management app. For example, you could focus on developing tools for improving focus and concentration, promoting better time management habits, or reducing stress and anxiety. The Pomodoro technique is related to all of these. Make sure you consider these during your pivots.
  6. Given that the existing metrics don't look particularly exciting, it might be best to save your energy and resources for a more promising opportunity. Explore different ideas, industries, or markets where you can leverage your skills and experience to create something truly innovative and impactful. Don't get discouraged if this idea doesn't pan out – view it as a learning experience and move on to the next challenge. Remember the surprisingly strong positive buy signal!

Questions

  1. Given the saturated market, what are the three most unique features that will differentiate your app from the dozens of existing task management solutions, and how will you validate that these features truly resonate with your target audience?
  2. The buy signal suggests people might be willing to pay for this. What specific monetization strategies have you considered, and how will you ensure that your pricing model is sustainable and appealing to users while providing real value?
  3. Considering the criticisms of similar products (lack of integrations, calendar sync issues, unclear deadline formats), how will your app address these pain points in a way that is both user-friendly and technically feasible?

Your are here

The idea of a todo, reminder, task management, focus, and Pomodoro Android mobile application places you in a very crowded market. With 26 similar products identified, competition is high. The existing landscape of apps in this category suggests users are often seeking simple and effective solutions, but many apps fail to deliver a truly unique or compelling experience. The average engagement is low (3 comments), which might mean that people generally don't provide feedback, but more likely they don't care enough about these solutions to comment on them. The good news is that there is a surprisingly strong positive buy signal, which suggests you might be able to monetize it somehow. However, many solutions are already available, so you'll need to differentiate substantially to avoid getting lost in the noise and you'll need to find a way to convert this potential "buy" signal into a concrete business model. Given the crowded nature of the market, and the "swamp" category your idea falls into, be very careful before investing heavily.

Recommendations

  1. First, thoroughly research why existing solutions haven't fully succeeded. Read user reviews of competing apps, paying close attention to their pain points and unmet needs. Use this information to identify potential gaps in the market and opportunities for differentiation. For example, many users criticize the existing apps for lacking integrations (e.g. Todoist) or calendar sync, or for having unclear deadline formats. Consider focusing on addressing these specific criticisms in your application.
  2. If you decide to proceed, identify a very specific niche or user group that is currently underserved by existing task management apps. Instead of trying to appeal to everyone, focus on meeting the unique needs of a particular audience, for example, students with ADHD, project managers working remotely, or busy parents juggling multiple responsibilities.
  3. Explore the possibility of building tools or integrations for existing task management providers instead of creating a completely new app. This could involve developing plugins, add-ons, or APIs that enhance the functionality of popular platforms. Consider that some users have explicitly requested integrations for tools like Todoist.
  4. Before diving into development, conduct thorough user testing to validate your assumptions and gather feedback on your product concept. Create a prototype of your app and get it in front of your target audience as early as possible. Iterate based on their feedback to ensure that you are building something that people truly want to use. Remember, getting the core concept validated is the highest priority for now.
  5. Consider adjacent problems or opportunities that might be more promising than building yet another task management app. For example, you could focus on developing tools for improving focus and concentration, promoting better time management habits, or reducing stress and anxiety. The Pomodoro technique is related to all of these. Make sure you consider these during your pivots.
  6. Given that the existing metrics don't look particularly exciting, it might be best to save your energy and resources for a more promising opportunity. Explore different ideas, industries, or markets where you can leverage your skills and experience to create something truly innovative and impactful. Don't get discouraged if this idea doesn't pan out – view it as a learning experience and move on to the next challenge. Remember the surprisingly strong positive buy signal!

Questions

  1. Given the saturated market, what are the three most unique features that will differentiate your app from the dozens of existing task management solutions, and how will you validate that these features truly resonate with your target audience?
  2. The buy signal suggests people might be willing to pay for this. What specific monetization strategies have you considered, and how will you ensure that your pricing model is sustainable and appealing to users while providing real value?
  3. Considering the criticisms of similar products (lack of integrations, calendar sync issues, unclear deadline formats), how will your app address these pain points in a way that is both user-friendly and technically feasible?

  • Confidence: High
    • Number of similar products: 26
  • Engagement: Low
    • Average number of comments: 3
  • Net use signal: 19.2%
    • Positive use signal: 20.2%
    • Negative use signal: 0.9%
  • Net buy signal: 0.5%
    • Positive buy signal: 1.4%
    • Negative buy signal: 0.9%

This chart summarizes all the similar products we found for your idea in a single plot.

The x-axis represents the overall feedback each product received. This is calculated from the net use and buy signals that were expressed in the comments. The maximum is +1, which means all comments (across all similar products) were positive, expressed a willingness to use & buy said product. The minimum is -1 and it means the exact opposite.

The y-axis captures the strength of the signal, i.e. how many people commented and how does this rank against other products in this category. The maximum is +1, which means these products were the most liked, upvoted and talked about launches recently. The minimum is 0, meaning zero engagement or feedback was received.

The sizes of the product dots are determined by the relevance to your idea, where 10 is the maximum.

Your idea is the big blueish dot, which should lie somewhere in the polygon defined by these products. It can be off-center because we use custom weighting to summarize these metrics.

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