DayBlock is in beta: what already works and how to join

DayBlock is the day planner that feels good: your day is made of blocks, you see what is due now, and in the evening you can say: done. For a long time I built it on my own. Now it is time for real days to join in – yours. That is why DayBlock starts as a small, closed beta.

What “closed beta” means

Closed means: I invite people in small waves instead of opening the doors for everyone. That way I can read every piece of feedback, fix bugs quickly and improve DayBlock with the people who use it every day. Beta means: the important parts are finished and stable, but not everything is as polished as it will be. Now and then something changes – always in a way that keeps your data.

What you can already use

• Your day in blocks – with or without a time, drag, move, check off. The Now card shows what is due right now. More on the idea in the article Timeblocking.
• Routines with steps and habits that count “x of y” instead of streaks that break.
• Week, list, notes and journal – and in the evening “Wrap up the day” with a look at tomorrow.
• Focus mode with a timer, calm sounds and the quiet feeling that others are focusing at the same time.
• Groups to join – ready-made plans for Christmas, moving house or exams. Why that helps is in Doing it together.
• People, mood, help getting back in after a few days off – and everything synced between phone and computer.

The quickest way to understand DayBlock is to try it: the demo runs without an account with sample data, nothing is saved.

How to join

1. Join the waitlist. An email address is enough. You get one email to confirm – nothing else.
2. Invitation by email. As soon as there is a place, I send you an invite code with a link.
3. Create your account. The link fills in the code. Two minutes, and your first day is set.

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What beta accounts get

The full scope of DayBlock, free and without payment details. No trial clock is ticking. When DayBlock later launches for everyone, your data stays completely intact, and you will hear from me beforehand how things continue. After that DayBlock costs €5.99 per month, €49 per year or €99 once – nobody will be charged automatically.

What I would like from you

Honest feedback. What helps you? What annoys you? Where did you get stuck? At the bottom of the app there is “Give feedback” – it opens an email to me. I read every one, and much of what DayBlock can do today came from exactly such hints. Nothing from the app is sent along; you decide what you write.

Your data

Everything you plan in DayBlock is encrypted on your device before it goes to the server. The server is in Germany and never sees your content in plain text – not even I can. More in the privacy policy.

Frequently asked questions

What does the beta cost?

Nothing. In the closed beta DayBlock is free, and you need no payment details. After that there will be a fair subscription: €5.99 per month, €49 per year or €99 once, cancel any time – and nobody will be charged automatically.

What happens to my data after the beta?

It stays completely intact. Your account, blocks, notes and habits simply carry on. You can also export everything or delete your account at any time.

How long do I have to wait for a place?

That depends on how many people sign up. I invite in small waves so I can read every piece of feedback. Whoever signs up earlier gets in earlier.

I already have an invite code. What next?

Open the link from the invitation email – the code is then already filled in. Or enter it by hand when you create your account.

Thank you for being here – or for wanting to be soon. I look forward to your days in blocks.

René