Suanpan vs Simply Today

Tired of productivity systems that fall apart when life gets chaotic? Suanpan uses a simple visual approach inspired by the ancient abacus. THE PROBLEM >> Every task feels urgent. Every priority system fails when real life happens. You spend more time organizing tasks than completing them. THE SOLUTION>> Three columns: Work, Family, Self. Position tasks top to bottom by importance. Work your way down each column. No priority labels, no decision fatigue—just visual clarity when everything feels urgent. HOW IT WORKS - Create three life areas that actually matter to you - Position tasks by dragging them up or down within each column - Work from top to bottom, left to right - Reposition tasks when priorities shift (and they will) WHY IT WORKS - Visual: See what matters most at a glance - Flexible: Drag and drop to reorder instantly - Contextual: Work tasks compete with work tasks, not family emergencies - Simple: No complex rules to remember when you're overwhelmed PERFECT FOR - Founders juggling multiple priorities - Parents managing work-life chaos - Anyone who's tried every productivity system and failed - People who think better visually than with abstract priority levels THE INSPIRATION Spotted my daughter's abacus during another overwhelming late-night task session. What if tasks worked like beads? Position matters more than labels. Same task, different position, different value. Suanpan combines todo simplicity with Eisenhower prioritization, presented as an abacus. The result? Task management so intuitive, your kid could organize your life. FEATURES - Three customizable columns for your life areas - Drag and drop task positioning - Clean, distraction-free interface - Works offline—no account required - Dark mode support - Quick task entry - Visual progress tracking Try the method that works when everything else fails. Download Suanpan today.Try the method that works when everything else fails. Download Suanpan today.

Plan your day in three time blocks — Morning, Afternoon, Evening. Not a calendar. Not a todo list. No streaks, no scores, no reminders nagging you. Just a simple daily planner for days that drift: What do I want to do today? Only today and tomorrow are on the table — no far-future scheduling, no backlog guilt, no minute-by-minute planning. Whether you’re adjusting to retirement, shaping weekends, or just want Saturday and Sunday to feel intentional, you build a personal list of activities and each day choose a few for Morning, Afternoon, and Evening. That’s the whole system. WHY SIMPLY TODAY? • A light framework — not productivity theater • No meeting blocks or calendar clutter • No notifications — open the app when you’re ready to plan or adjust • No habit tracking or gamification — just planning • No ads — open the app to plan your day, not to skip a banner HOW IT WORKS Add the activities that make your days feel good Each day, place a few into Morning, Afternoon, or Evening Done — revisit anytime you want to tweak your plan WHO IT’S FOR Simply Today is for anyone tired of overbuilt planners who wants a calm way to shape real life: retirement, open weekends, or ordinary days that deserve a little intention. YOUR DATA Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. Your plans sync to your account. Delete your account and data anytime from the app. Simply Today is intentionally small: planning for real life, without the noise.