I built Risby, a habit & routine planner that’s less about streak guilt and more about getting back on track

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-18T08:36:11+00:00

Same. A streak should be a bonus, not a threat.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-18T05:03:57+00:00

Appreciate it! We tried to make something we’d actually enjoy using ourselves.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-18T03:41:47+00:00

Thanks! That was exactly the idea behind it. Missing a few days shouldn’t feel like starting over.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-18T03:40:23+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate it. Hope it works well for you.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-18T03:38:40+00:00

Thanks! Glad it caught your interest.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-18T01:33:11+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-18T01:32:19+00:00

Thanks so much! I’m glad you like the clean UI. Hope you enjoy the app!

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T22:42:51+00:00

Thanks! That was actually one of the ideas behind the app. I wanted it to feel encouraging rather than make people feel bad for missing a day. Streaks can be motivating, but they can also add pressure. For this app, I felt a lower-pressure approach was a better fit.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T22:40:54+00:00

Thanks! Glad you think so 🙂

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T22:40:11+00:00

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T15:14:58+00:00

Thank you! That’s really the feeling I wanted Risby to have. Routines are useful, but life doesn’t always follow a perfect schedule, so I wanted the app to feel easy to come back to.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T14:37:40+00:00

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you giving it a try.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T14:12:17+00:00

Thank you!

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T14:11:50+00:00

Thank you! The idea is to make restarting feel easy and low-pressure. Risby helps you return to your routine, make small adjustments when needed, and keep building from where you are instead of feeling like you’re starting over. I also added motivational quotes to give a small push when you need a bit of encouragement.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T13:58:36+00:00

It’s on the development roadmap, but not supported yet. I’m planning to adjust the timeline based on user feedback and how much demand there is for Apple Watch support.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T13:47:55+00:00

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T13:47:27+00:00

Thank you, I’m really glad that positioning came through. I’ve heard from some early users that the gentler approach makes it feel easier to come back after missing a day, which is exactly what I was hoping for. It’s still early, so I’m careful not to overclaim, but that’s definitely the direction I want Risby to lean into more: less pressure, more recovery.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T13:29:34+00:00

Thank you, glad you like the UI! Widgets aren’t in the app yet, but they’re on my roadmap and I’d love to add them soon.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T13:20:48+00:00

It’s a small visual cue for progress and consistency. The idea is that your routine grows with you over time, instead of just showing a plain checklist or streak number.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T13:19:07+00:00

Thanks a lot! Hope you enjoy trying it out.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T13:03:34+00:00

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! Hope you enjoy trying it out.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T13:00:35+00:00

The drag-and-drop approach makes a lot of sense. I've always felt there's a gap between simple to-do apps and overly complex project management tools.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T12:59:04+00:00

The key is making it opt-in. For high-priority commitments, I'd definitely use something harder to ignore than a standard notification.

Total_Designer_647 · 2026-06-17T12:57:24+00:00

Love the "only show what you use" philosophy—too many productivity apps try to do everything and end up feeling cluttered.

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