Karo: The Game-Changing Task Management App That Works Even Without Everyone on Board
Do you struggle to get your family members or friends to use the same task management app as you? It can be frustrating when you’re trying to stay organized and collaborate effectively, but others simply aren’t on board. Luckily, there’s a solution to this common problem. Enter Karo, an iOS app developed by Mustafa Yusuf that aims to revolutionize task management by allowing you to delegate and track tasks to people in your address book, even if they don’t use the app themselves.
The Need for Flexible Task Delegation
Mustafa Yusuf, the brains behind Karo, developed the app out of frustration with existing task management apps. He found that none of them allowed him the flexibility to delegate tasks to people in his contacts. Whether it was his accountant, sister, plumber, or electrician, Yusuf wanted a simple way to send them tasks, have them receive it on the apps they already use (like WhatsApp or Messages), and get notified when they acted on it. He wanted to eliminate the need for manual reminders and create an automatic tracking system for tasks. And thus, Karo was born.
The App and Its Features
Karo provides a user-friendly interface that closely resembles a conversation in a messaging app. Adding tasks is as easy as having a conversation, with the app recognizing natural language and identifiers like “tomorrow” and “10 am.” If you mention a specific time and date, Karo automatically creates a task with a deadline. Furthermore, you can @mention a specific person to assign a task to them. Alternatively, there are buttons for adding a date, time, and contact to a task.
But Karo doesn’t stop there. It allows users to attach various media types to tasks, such as images, videos, PDF documents, or voice notes. Additionally, the app incorporates AI capabilities. Users can leverage Karo AI to break down larger tasks into smaller ones and even ask for AI assistance in planning a trip or creating a to-do list.
Seamless Task Assignment and Reminders
Once you assign a task to someone, they receive a notification on Karo if they have the app. However, if they don’t, Karo takes care of it by sending them a chat on WhatsApp. If that fails, the app sends a reminder via text message. For scheduled tasks, the person receives a reminder when the task is due, as well as two and four days after the due date. For non-scheduled tasks, the app sends reminders two, four, and six days after the task has been created.
Efficient Task Management Interface
Karo’s main screen organizes tasks by contact, making it easy to track and manage tasks assigned to specific individuals. Tapping on a contact’s name opens up a conversation interface where you can view past tasks and add new ones. The app also features an activity tab that provides updates on all tasks you’re involved in, keeping you in the loop at all times.
Beyond Personal Use: Karo for Businesses and Groups
While dedicated task management solutions are popular among teams and small organizations, many businesses in countries like India lack a proper system. Instead, they prefer to handle tasks directly through WhatsApp groups. Karo’s integration with WhatsApp, along with its ability to create groups within the app, makes it a compelling choice for WhatsApp users. For example, a dry fruit distributor in Mumbai is already using Karo to assign packaging and delivery tasks to their team, who can conveniently check off tasks through WhatsApp. Yusuf also suggests that study groups or book clubs can benefit from Karo’s functionality.
Pricing and Future Plans
Karo is currently available for free, but certain features like groups, themes, and attachments require a paid subscription. The app’s original pricing includes $4.99 per month, $39.99 per year, and $99.99 for a lifetime unlock. Yusuf is also planning to release an Android version of Karo to cater to a wider user base. However, he believes that the app’s ability to send reminders to contacts, even without them using the app, is its main draw.
In conclusion, Karo fills a crucial gap in the task management market by providing a user-friendly and flexible solution for delegating and tracking tasks to individuals in your address book. With its integration with WhatsApp and intuitive interface, Karo has the potential to streamline task management for both personal and professional use. So why not give Karo a try and experience a new level of productivity and collaboration?