Frequently Asked Questions

Set it Now — daily planner for tasks, calendar, habits, focus, and shifts

Quick answers to the most common questions about Set it Now. Can't find what you're looking for? Email us at tim@setitnow.online.

What is Set it Now?

Set it Now is a cross-platform daily planner app that combines tasks, calendar sync, habit tracking, a focus timer, work shifts, shopping lists, and a journal in a single app. It's available on iOS, Android, and the web.

Is Set it Now free?

Yes. The core app is free and supported by ads via Google AdMob in the free version. An optional Pro subscription unlocks advanced AI-powered features like daily briefings, Build My Day, schedule optimisation, and task breakdown.

Which platforms is Set it Now available on?

Set it Now runs on iPhone (iOS), Android, and the web at setitnow.online. All three platforms have full feature parity and your data syncs automatically between them.

Does my data sync across devices?

Yes. When you sign in with Google or an email/password account, your tasks, events, habits, shifts, journal entries, and shopping lists sync in real time across every device through Google Cloud Firestore.

Which calendar services does Set it Now integrate with?

You can sync events from Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook Calendar, and Apple Calendar. You can also import .ics calendar files. Imported events appear alongside your tasks in a single unified view.

Do I need to create an account to use Set it Now?

No. An anonymous account is created automatically the first time you open the app, so you can start planning immediately without entering any personal information. You can later upgrade to a Google or email/password account to sync across devices and unlock AI features.

How does habit tracking work?

Set it Now tracks four daily habits out of the box: water intake, step count (via your phone's pedometer), reading sessions, and meditation minutes. Each habit displays a progress ring and contributes to your daily Life Score.

What is the focus timer?

The focus timer is a built-in Pomodoro timer for distraction-free work sessions. You can attach it to a specific task, choose from rain, café, thunder, or forest soundscapes, and review your completed sessions over time.

Can I manage work shifts in Set it Now?

Yes. The Shifts feature lets you create colour-coded work shifts with start and end times, locations on a map view, weekly hour totals, and reusable shift templates so you can roster recurring shifts in seconds.

Is my data private and secure?

Yes. Your data is stored in Google Cloud Firestore and Firebase Authentication, encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. We never sell your personal data. See our Privacy Policy for full details on what we collect and how it's used.

How do I delete my account and data?

You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from the Settings screen inside the app. This permanently removes your tasks, events, habits, shifts, journal entries, and account information from our servers.

What is the Life Score?

Life Score is a single number that combines your task completion, habit consistency, and focus session activity into one daily snapshot of how on-track you are. It also shows weekly trends so you can see whether you're improving over time.