How to Build Your Own Due
Replace Due with a custom build. The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 9 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
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Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
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Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 6 categories. See all 9 features
Synchronization(3 features)
Create reminders on iPhone and access them on iPad and Mac with always-updated information across all devices
Syncs reminders and timers across devices through Dropbox integration
Syncs reminders and timers across iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices through iCloud
Notifications(2 features)
Repeatedly notifies users of overdue reminders until marked complete, rescheduled, or auto snooze is turned off to ensure todos never get stale
Allows users to mark reminders complete or defer them to a later date directly from the notification without opening the app
Customization(1 features)
Customizable appearance options allowing users to change the app theme between dark, bright, and other color schemes
Platform Support(1 features)
Companion app for Apple Watch that works with paired iPhone to access reminders and timers
Time Management(1 features)
Lightning-fast to set due dates with 12 fully customizable buttons for instant reminder setting to common times like noon or 10 PM, and ability to add or subtract time from current date
Timers(1 features)
Precise to the second countdown timers perfect for repetitive tasks like cooking eggs or brewing coffee, with ability to run multiple timers simultaneously and reuse created timers
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