Trello Team,
After years of exploring nearly every productivity and project management app, I am seriously considering returning fully to Trello.
Trello was my starting point years ago, but I eventually left because I needed a stronger Calendar and Planner experience.
Since then, I have used:
(Trello, ClickUp, Todoist, TickTick & others)
After all my testing, Trello remains one of the most flexible and intuitive tools — but a few important improvements could make it my complete solution again.
Key Areas to Improve:
1. Native Calendar and Planner Features (Especially on Mobile)
- Ability to reschedule tasks easily within the Calendar view.
- Native Calendar support (not just Google Calendar sync).
- Drag-and-drop tasks directly in the Calendar (similar to how TickTick does it).
2. Subtasks / Checklists Visibility
- Checklists should appear in the Calendar as scheduled items. (and also have durations & be dealt with as if it is a task)
- Or alternatively, an easy way to create Sub-cards/Subtasks that can be independently scheduled.
3. Task Duration and Hourly Planning
- Allow setting start and end times for tasks (not just due dates).
- Support for hourly scheduling, especially important for detailed daily planning.
4. Recurring Tasks and Reminders
- Simplify repeated tasks and reminders, especially from the mobile app.
- Allow users to set repeat rules easily (e.g., every Monday, every 2 weeks, custom patterns).
5. Unified, All-in-One Calendar View
- A single calendar where tasks, events, and reminders are integrated — without needing third-party tools.
PLEASE:
Please try using the calendar features in TickTick’s mobile app.
It’s by far the best example of what a real, powerful, mobile-first Calendar and Planner experience should feel like.
Why This Matters:
- Mobile-first users (like me) need a true Planner experience on the go.
- Dragging and scheduling tasks from mobile Calendar is critical.
- Minimizing third-party dependency (e.g., Google Calendar) will make Trello much stronger and more competitive.
- With these improvements, Trello could replace multiple apps (Calendar, Task Manager, Habit Tracker) — offering a full productivity ecosystem.
Finally
I truly believe in Trello’s potential.
If these improvements are made — especially around Calendar and Mobile usability — I would return fully to Trello and even recommend it more actively to others.
Thank you for considering my feedback and for continuing to make Trello better.
— A loyal early user hoping to return!
