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Next Time Notes

Next Time Notes is a location-based reminder app that helps you remember things you want to do when you arrive at specific places, like notifications for errands, tasks, or ideas tied to a location.

Timeline

12 weeks

Role

Product + iOS Dev

Stack

Xcode, SwiftUI, Core Data, Core Location, Clo…

Overview

Next Time Notes is a location aware reminder app that assists users in jotting down notes about places they’ve visited. Upon entering the vicinity of a location, the app prompts users to review their previous notes and offers the option to write another one.

What was included

  • Location-based reminders
  • CloudKit sync across devices
  • StoreKit
  • Onboarding and empty states
  • App Store release

Challenge

User wanted an app that allows them to create location notes and receive notifications when they’re near a location. These notifications would prompt them to review notes from previous visits. Additionally, users would be able to create new notes for future visits, with options to include text and pictures.

Approach

Mapped out the full geofencing workflow before design began, then collaborated with the user iteratively on UI layout and tested notification triggers at each stage.

Process

From concept to shipping

01

Discovery

Mapped user journeys, defined core jobs to be done, and validated location based reminders with early prototypes.

02

Design

Crafted UI flows for capture, browse, and notification moments with accessibility and clarity in mind.

03

Build

Implemented Swift UI views, Core Location hooks, and CloudKit sync with offline friendly caching.

04

Launch

Shipped to TestFlight, iterated on feedback, and released on the App Store with analytics in place.

Outcome

Results after launch

5/5

Average App Store rating from early adopters.

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