SprintPulse vs Cards Against Backlogs

SprintPulse makes sprint timelines and demo readiness impossible to ignore. See exactly where your sprint stands — every single day. APP DESCRIPTION SprintPulse makes sprint timelines and demo readiness impossible to ignore. See exactly where your sprint stands — every single day. No surprises. No last-minute scrambling before demos. SprintPulse helps engineers stay fully aware of sprint timelines, demo readiness, and real progress — not just tasks. Most sprint tools focus on tickets. SprintPulse focuses on what actually matters when demo day arrives. With SprintPulse, you always know: • What sprint you’re in • How many days are left • When the demo is • Whether you’re truly demo-ready KEY FEATURES • Sprint Snapshot – Instantly see Day X of Y, demo date, and sprint progress • Demo Readiness Tracking – Define exactly what will be demoed and track progress clearly • Lock-In Focus Sessions – Time-boxed deep work tied directly to demo items • Time Tracking by Demo Item – See how much real effort went into each demo deliverable • 30-Second Daily Check-Ins – Log progress, blockers, and notes without friction • Risk Awareness – Spot risk early when demo items stall or momentum slips • Upcoming Sprints – Plan future sprints ahead of time and let them auto-activate • Sprint Calendar – Visual calendar with sprint days and ceremonies (Planning, Demo, Retro, Standups) • Working Days & Holidays – Exclude weekends, add holidays, and auto-shift ceremonies to working days • Sprint-Specific Notification Times – Different standup and check-in times per sprint or company • Daily Standup & Check-In Reminders – Morning standups and afternoon check-ins, kept separate • Multi-Company Support – Cleanly manage multiple jobs or teams • Local-First – Your sprint data stays on your device WHAT SPRINTPULSE IS (AND ISN’T) SprintPulse is not a task manager. It’s not a Jira replacement. SprintPulse is a sprint-awareness tool built for real sprint pressure — where demos matter and time is visible. If sprint demos have ever caught you off guard, SprintPulse is built for you. No surprises. No last-minute scrambling before demos.

Cards Against Backlogs is a real-time planning poker app built for agile squads who want fast, focused estimation sessions — no sign-up required. Create a room in seconds, share the code with your team, and start voting. Choose between Fibonacci or T-Shirt sizing decks. See who voted, reveal the results, and move on to the next story. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap "New Room" and enter your name 2. Share the Room ID with your team 3. Everyone picks a card to vote 4. The room owner reveals all cards at once 5. Discuss, reset, and repeat FEATURES - Real-time voting and presence — see who's in the room and who already voted - Fibonacci and T-Shirt sizing decks - No account needed — just a name and a room code - Works alongside the web app at cab.linhares.sc - Dark mode support - Lightweight and distraction-free Built for developers, by developers. Stop overthinking estimates and start shipping.