๐บ๏ธ Roadmap
Welcome to the ulives development roadmap!
Last updated: September 9, 2026
Version History & Milestonesโ
| Version | Release Date | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Version 1.1.0 ๐ | 2025-05-13 | Introduced focus features (Pomodoro, countdown, stopwatch) |
| Version 1.2.0 ๐ | 2025-06-03 | Introduced Loot Box usage effects |
| Version 1.3.0 ๐ | 2025-07-29 | Statistics dashboard, level model system, counting tasks |
| Version 1.4.0 ๐ | 2025-10-09 | Auto-achievements, item crafting recipes, reflection prompts |
| Version 1.5.0 ๐ | 2025-12-30 | Multi-Profile system, iPad optimization, local data backup |
| Version 1.6.0 ๐ | 2026-02-12 | System-aware dark mode, multi-radar status insights, task/store search and filtering, notification deep links to list/task details, and richer week/date customization. |
| Version 1.7.0 ๐ | 2026-03-12 | Achievement list new styles, reward templates, custom in-app sound effects, task-to-focus quick start, focus archive management, proportional/overflow count rewards, and status page customization. |
| Version 1.7.3 ๐ | 2026-03-31 | Stability improvements and minor experience polish. |
| Version 1.7.10-1.7.12 ๐ | 2026-04 | Search and organization improvements, task setting defaults, level model recovery, and continued stability fixes. |
| Version 1.7.20-1.7.22 ๐ | 2026-05~06 | LifeUp data import (.lfbak) to continue Android user experience; batch operations across modules; profile duplication; reflection templates; tag management; data management controls; custom colors for items/attributes/reflections; enhanced statistics and sorting. |
| Version 1.8.0 ๐ | 2026-06-28 | iOS Home Screen widgets (tasks, shop, achievements, statistics, focus, attributes, streaks, heatmap, countdown, random, and more); Tasks List widget deep link with iOS 17 direct-complete; Focus Live Activity refinement; auto-record reflections on achievement rewards; related reflections preview & filter across task/achievement/item details. |
| Version 1.9.0 ๐ | 2026-08-10 | Smart Lists and My Day (built-in lists, custom rules, display groups, sorting, configurable default task-list destination); Activity Timeline layouts and filters with a contribution heatmap; 24 new app icons; app icon badges; historical period management. |
| Version 1.10.1 ๐ | 2026-09-06 | Android release on Google Play |
Current Development Focusโ
Cross-platformโ
- Android is now available on Google Play (September 2026). The Android version is actively being improved; see the Cross-Platform Development Status section below.
v1.10.0โ
- Subtask Completion Rules: Set a default rule for how subtasks complete a task, with per-task overrides โ including flexible challenge, automatic settlement, gentle reminders, and strict prerequisites.
- Task Period Live Activity: Pin a task's current period to the Dynamic Island or Lock Screen, with interactive actions to complete it or update counts right from the live activity.
- Recurrence Based on Completion Date: For daily and custom-interval tasks, choose to restart the cycle from the date you actually completed the task.
Other Upcoming Updatesโ
- More Achievement Unlock Conditions: Support additional unlock conditions such as:
- Weekly/monthly/yearly based conditions
- Conditions based on tags
- Conditions based on reflections
- Conditions related to unlocking other achievements
- Negative Rewards: Allow negative reward values (deducting items, XP, or currency) to express deductions and penalties.
- Restore Without Restart: Apply a restored backup immediately, without needing to restart the app.
Exploratory Features (Experimental)โ
- ๐ Server-side integration experiments (asset library, more flexible membership validation, and other online capabilities).
- Investigating capabilities related to Apple Health app data integration: such as sleep duration, step count, and experience point growth.
- Revamping the health lab and health-linked stage goals (experimental).
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.
๐ Apple Ecosystem (iOS / iPadOS / macOS)โ
- ulives already supports iOS, iPadOS, and Apple Silicon Macs (M-series) via SwiftUI.
- We've made 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.
๐ค Androidโ
- 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.
๐ช Windows / Web / HarmonyOSโ
- Not yet explored. We may evaluate plans for these platforms after Android stabilizes. The implementation difficulty is currently unknown.
Future Enhancementsโ
Based on user feedback, we've identified several areas for improvement that may be flexibly scheduled for future releases:
User Experience Improvementsโ
Advanced Featuresโ
- ๐ค AI Assistance: Explore AI integration for features like suggesting relevant rewards or generating task ideas based on your goals
- ๐ Public Community Features: Long-term vision includes features for sharing task/achievement templates or 'roadmaps' with other users
- โก Shortcuts Integration: Enable automation and integration with the Apple Shortcuts app
- ๐ System Calendar & Reminders Integration: Sync tasks with the system Calendar (one-way) and Reminders (two-way) on iOS; Android can sync with the system calendar and Google Calendar
- โ๏ธ Smart Sticker Icons: Turn the subject of any photo into a clean sticker-style icon with one tap
- ๐ More Flexible Item Rules: More flexible restrictions for purchasing and using items
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