The Future of Calendar Apps: Cron vs Amie and Rising Stars
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Chapter 1: The Changing Landscape of Calendar Apps
In recent years, the world of calendar applications has been quite tumultuous. Woven offered an innovative approach to personal and professional scheduling but was quickly acquired by the tech giant Slack, leaving us with a fragmented selection of tools. Last month, Cron — a well-crafted calendar app — was bought by the expanding enterprise software company Notion, following discussions on how calendar capabilities could enhance Notion’s collaborative features.
Today, I want to delve into the dynamics between Cron and Amie, examining what transpired and highlighting the emerging calendar applications that are stepping up in their absence.
Cron was once a promising calendar tool, celebrated for its exceptional design. Unfortunately, Notion recognized the potential of its features and how they could align with their vision of integrating both asynchronous and synchronous experiences within their platform.
Section 1.1: Cron's Journey
Before its acquisition by Notion, Cron won the title of Product Hunt’s Best Productivity App of 2021, a recognition well-earned given the surge in productivity software that year. Cron posed significant competition to apps like Amie and Daybridge as we entered 2022, thanks to its sleek aesthetics and robust availability features that ultimately attracted Notion’s interest.
Subsection 1.1.1: The Rise of Amie
Amie quickly transitioned out of beta, adopting a vibrant and playful design. While its aesthetics may not rival those of Cron, it offers a lively and engaging user experience. Amie brings not only a fun interface but also valuable features such as availability sharing, light task management, and work planning.
Amie - Embrace Joyful Productivity
Meet the all-in-one calendar. Schedule time for tasks, events, and contacts with joy. Try it for free!
amie.so
This unique combination of features and the mantra of "joyful productivity" positions Amie as a leading contender in the calendar app space for 2022. However, it has yet to launch fully in a public beta.
Section 1.2: Emerging Calendar Competitors
Other noteworthy contenders in the calendar market include Rise, Magical, and Daybridge. Rise and Daybridge represent formidable competition, while Magical introduces a fresh take on team calendars, akin to Hugo.
Rise - Maximize Your Productivity
Reclaim focus time and easily find opportunities to meet. Protect your time with focus blocks that tighten gradually.
risecalendar.com
Hugo Calendar was recently acquired by an undisclosed entity, fueling the fire in the team calendar sector.
Hugo | Calendar, Meeting Notes & Tasks All in One Place
Be ready for meetings and drive outcomes, with notes and tasks that link to your calendar and work applications. Get Hugo…
www.hugo.team
Chapter 2: The Competition Between Amie and Daybridge
As we examine the landscape, it’s clear that this article could focus primarily on the rivalry between Daybridge and Amie. Daybridge poses a significant challenge to Amie as a popular personal calendar app, separate from Google or Apple.
What do I predict? I believe Amie will ultimately take the lead. Its blend of user-friendliness, playful design, and healthy aesthetics creates a compelling mass-market appeal. This narrative will continue into 2022, with Daybridge's public beta anticipated to launch soon.
What are your thoughts on how this competition will unfold in 2022?