๐บ๏ธ Roadmap
Welcome to the ulives development roadmap!
Last updated: October 26, 2026
Version History & Milestonesโ
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v1.11.0
LatestReleased 2026-10-12
Item limits, per-cycle subtasks, negative rewards, statistics card layout, and anonymous diagnostic export.
v1.10.3
Released 2026-09-16
Pin subtasks to the Live Activity; completing all subtasks can complete the parent task; pending cycles can handle subtasks.
Android
Released 2026-09-06
Native app on Google Play; smart stickers, Drive backup.
HarmonyOS
Released 2026-09-06
Native app on AppGallery (phones & tablets).
v1.10.0
Released 2026-08-31
Subtask completion rules; Task Live Activity (iOS); repeat from completion date.
v1.9.0
Released 2026-08-10
Smart Lists & My Day; Activity Timeline; 24 app icons; historical periods.
v1.8.0
Released 2026-06-28
iOS Home Screen widgets; Focus Live Activity; reflection previews.
v1.7.20
Released 2026-05
LifeUp import (.lfbak); batch ops; tags; reflection templates; custom colors.
v1.7.10
Released 2026-04
Search & organization; task defaults; level-model recovery.
v1.7.0
Released 2026-03-12
Achievement list styles; reward templates; custom sounds; focus archive.
v1.6.0
Released 2026-02-12
System dark mode; multi-radar status; search & filters; notification deep links.
v1.5.0
Released 2025-12-30
Multi-Profile; iPad optimization; local data backup.
v1.4.0
Released 2025-10-09
Auto-achievements; item crafting; reflection prompts.
v1.3.0
Released 2025-07-29
Statistics dashboard; level models; counting tasks.
v1.2.0
Released 2025-06-03
Loot Box usage effects.
v1.1.0
Released 2025-05-13
Focus: Pomodoro, countdown, stopwatch.
For full release notes, see the Changelog.
Current Development Focusโ
Platform priorities (Android & HarmonyOS)
Android and HarmonyOS are live (Google Play & AppGallery, since September 2026). v1.11 has shipped. Current work is v1.12.0: reflection review and layouts, statistics time ranges, shop and achievement list layouts, an optional XP floor on each level curve, and iOS Shortcuts. Ongoing platform work includes:
Widgets & sheets
Home Screen widgets, bottom sheets, and other platform-native surfaces.
Backup & imports
Backup/restore flows and LifeUp data import polish.
Store flows
Purchase, membership, and review-related store flows.
v1.11 (shipped)
v1.11.0 shipped on October 12, 2026. These capabilities are in the current release:
Restore without restart
v1.11.0
Apply a restored backup immediately โ no app restart required.
Negative rewards
v1.11.0
Support negative reward values (deduct items, XP, or currency) with cross-platform notifications.
Period-independent subtasks
v1.11.0
Repeating tasks can keep independent subtask snapshots per cycle.
Statistics card layout
v1.11.0
Choose which statistics cards appear and customize their display order.
Anonymous diagnostic export
v1.11.0
Export anonymized diagnostic data to help troubleshoot issues.
Shop limits
v1.11.0
Per-item hold caps and purchase/use restrictions.
v1.12.0 (in progress)
v1.12.0 is the next version. It is not in the current store release yet:
Reflection layouts
Coming in 1.12.0v1.12.0
The reflections page adds Stream, Timeline, Gallery, and Masonry alongside the existing cards. Some new layouts can be previewed and stay locked until membership is unlocked.
Reflection Review
Coming in 1.12.0v1.12.0
A Review entry brings together Calendar, Media, Memories, and Day Canvas. An optional On This Day reminder can tell you that older reflections exist on this date, without showing their text.
Time ranges for more statistics
Coming in 1.12.0v1.12.0
Item, focus, attribute, achievement, and repeating-task statistics gain the same time-range switching as the home statistics page, including Last 7 Days, Last 30 Days, and Last 12 Months.
Shop and inventory list layout
Coming in 1.12.0v1.12.0
A horizontal list puts the title on its own line and moves the price into the purchase button. Shop and inventory remember their layouts separately.
Achievement categories as a list
Coming in 1.12.0v1.12.0
Categories on the achievement home screen can switch between grid and a horizontal list, so more categories fit on one screen. The choice is remembered per profile.
Optional XP floor per level curve
Coming in 1.12.0v1.12.0
Each level curve has an optional โkeep XP at zero or aboveโ switch. It is off by default, so attributes can still go below zero unless you turn it on for that curve.
iOS Shortcuts
Coming in 1.12.0v1.12.0
Open tasks, lists, the shop, achievements, or focus; pick a random pending task, reflection, or achievement; complete a taskโs current cycle; or start and end focus. These actions plug into your own Shortcuts.
Further ahead (exploratory)
From active branches and planned work โ no fixed timeline:
More auto-achievement conditions
Weekly/monthly/yearly rules, tag-based, reflection-based, and achievement-chain unlock conditions.
Open automation API
An automation gateway so external tools can drive ulives actions.
System Calendar & Reminders
One-way Calendar sync; two-way Reminders with list selection and move-in modes.
macOS display scaling
Display size settings and window scaling for Mac.
Health Lab refresh
UI polish for Health Lab and health-linked stage goals.
Google Drive backup on iOS
Back up and restore on iOS with the same Google account already used on Android. iCloud backup stays available. This is planned and is not part of 1.12.0.
Loot box opening
A clearer animation when you open a loot box, plus refinements to how you browse the shop. Planned, and not part of 1.12.0.
Exploratory (longer term)
Server-side integration experiments
Asset library, flexible membership validation, online capabilities.
Experimental sync across Apple devices
An optional, off-by-default way to copy a full snapshot between your own iPhone and iPad through iCloud. Ordinary iCloud Drive backup stays separate. This is still experimental and is not on a release schedule.
Apple Health integration
Investigating sleep, steps, and XP growth linked to health data.
Maintenance Noteโ
ulives is currently maintained by a very small team โ in fact, just one developer working on it during spare time outside of their main job. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding.
On Development Pace & Quality:
We've observed the remarkable rise of AI-assisted development in recent years, where developers can bring apps to market in remarkably short timelines. Indeed, we've also leveraged AI to accelerate the implementation of feature skeletons and code scaffolding. However, AI is not a silver bullet โ determining the right technical approach, validating the implementation, and ensuring everything works as intended still require significant human effort.
What truly takes time is the attention to detail. Perfecting iOS animations, refining interaction smoothness, polishing edge cases โ these aspects often require several times more effort than the feature logic itself. We are committed to the long-term maintenance of ulives and our other apps. We have already outlined a multi-year development plan and goals for ulives, and we intend to see it through. This is especially true for an offline-first app like ulives, where we must ensure every version is backward-compatible, preserves data integrity, and introduces new features with minimal disruption. Each release undergoes thorough regression testing and careful validation to protect your data and deliver a reliable experience.
Cross-Platform Development Statusโ
ulives is built on KMP (Kotlin Multiplatform) + Native UI, allowing shared business logic across platforms while keeping each platform's UI truly native.
Apple Ecosystem (iOS / iPadOS / macOS)
Live- Already supports iOS, iPadOS, and Apple Silicon Macs (M-series) via SwiftUI.
- Dedicated large-screen UI adaptations for iPad and macOS.
- macOS Known Issue โ Display Scaling: macOS runs iOS apps with a default scaling that may make fonts and layouts appear smaller than ideal. Display size settings and window scaling are planned for a future update.
- macOS Known Issue โ Data Cleanup on Uninstall: macOS does not seem to proactively clear app data when uninstalling iOS-format apps, which may lead to unexpected issues. We recommend manually clearing app data if needed.
Android
Live ยท Sep 2026- Available on Google Play since September 2026.
- UI adaptation and polish continue; some details may still feel rough. Feedback is welcome from About โ Feedback.
HarmonyOS
Live ยท Sep 2026- Available on AppGallery since September 2026 (phones & tablets).
- Home Screen widgets and some system capabilities may arrive later; we're improving backup, sharing, and platform-specific flows first.
Windows / Web
Not startedNot yet explored. We may evaluate these platforms after Android and Harmony stabilize.
Future Enhancementsโ
Based on user feedback, we've identified several areas for improvement that may be flexibly scheduled for future releases:
Advanced Features
AI Assistance
Explore AI integration for features like suggesting relevant rewards or generating task ideas based on your goals.
Online Asset Library
Long-term vision includes an online library for sharing task/achievement templates and other assets with other users.
Development Notesโ
- Flexible Scheduling: Development priorities can shift based on user feedback and technical challenges
- Subject to Change: Features listed here might be modified, postponed, or even replaced
- No Specific Timelines: We cannot commit to exact release dates for future features at this stage
๐ฃ Your Feedback Matters!
Which of these potential features excites you the most? Do you have other great ideas for ulives?
We'd love to hear from you! You can reach us through:
- ๐ Feedback Form: Submit feedback
- ๐ง Email: fb@ulives.io
Knowing what our users value most helps us prioritize development efforts.
Thank you for being part of the ulives journey! โจ