TL;DR: Meet DoThread
Tired of overcomplicated apps that don’t fit your needs? I created DoThread, a simple, privacy-first app to organize notes, tasks, and ideas into time-based “Threads.” Designed for speed, efficiency, and security, it helps you track your progress and stay consistent without distractions. Inspired by the principles of simplicity and habit-building, DoThread is now available on the App Store. Discover how it can make staying organized easier than ever!
Link To App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dothread/id6738840479
Background
I always write things down — whether it’s for meetings, project tracking, brag documents, expenses, the story of product development, or even self-therapy by recording my thoughts. However, I’ve struggled with the existing apps; I tried any paid/free apps that you can think about, but they couldn’t satisfy me. I want an app that’s simple, quick, and efficient, organizing everything in the most straightforward way possible and KEEPS EVERYTHING in my environment (not public). Most importantly, it should focus on time, allowing every story and note to be pinned to a specific moment, and I don’t have to go through many steps to see what/when it happened! Just Do the work :)
Development
This inspired me to create an application for personal use. Although I was an iOS developer in the past (back when Objective-C was the main player :P), it had been years, so I needed to relearn everything from scratch (Of course, I used different AI tools to streamline the development). Thankfully, the foundational concepts were still familiar, and I was able to navigate the process. After spending a weekend developing it, I’ve been using the app consistently and am happy with the results. Encouraged by this, I decided to refine it further and make it public, giving others with similar challenges the opportunity to try it out.
When designing the app, I drew inspiration from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, particularly its focus on building systems rather than isolated goals. While it’s not directly based on the book, the idea of organizing tasks into “Threads” was influenced by its concepts. The app also incorporates the 2-minute rule, allowing users to quickly add to Threads and take small actions without overthinking. My aim was to make something simple, intuitive, and helpful for staying consistent over time.
DoThread App
This app introduces the concept of “Thread” where you can organize posts under specific topics. Whether you’re tracking your daily meals, documenting the progress of an eye dark circle treatment, or keeping a brag document for work achievements — the possibilities are endless. I won’t list every use case, but flexibility and simplicity are key.
One feature I’m particularly excited about is Speech-to-Text. Since I spend most of my day typing code and documents, my fingers often need a break. With this feature, I can simply talk, and the app transcribes my words into notes — effortless and efficient.
Privacy and security were my top priorities when building this app. Your data is never stored on external servers; instead, it’s securely saved in your private iCloud account. This allows you to sync and share data across your devices. Currently, the app is available exclusively on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Macbooks — these are the devices I use, so I designed the app to meet my own needs first.
Yes, technically, iCloud is an external online storage, but I trust Apple’s efforts to prioritize security and privacy. After all, we already store so much there anyway! 😄
Feedbacks
When I shared it with a couple of friends, they asked me two questions, which I believe you should have too:
Why not ChatGPT?
It’s like buying a 4x4 SUV when all you need is a simple bike for a five-minute commute. DoThread is purpose-built for quick, private, and efficient organization.
Why not Notes?
It’s like using a traditional notebook with separate pages for different topics, while DoThread organizes everything into Threads — more like a timeline where everything is captured in the flow of time.
Why not Notion?
It’s like choosing a Swiss Army knife when all you need is a sharp, focused tool. Notion is a powerful all-in-one app with endless customization, but DoThread is designed and built for simplicity and efficiency — focused on organizing content by time through Threads.
Future
What’s next? Honestly, I don’t have a concrete plan yet, but I’m happy with the result and use it daily. I might explore integrating an AI agent in the future — imagine being able to ask for suggestions, assign tasks like analyzing recent expenses, or even turning a thread into a short story. But for now, the current features are designed to tackle the main problem effectively.
So, DoThread ❤️
Thanks for reading! Drop a review so I can use your feedback to make it better!
