DEV Community: Muhammad Aamir Yameen

I was tired of productivity apps that felt more complicated than actual work.

Muhammad Aamir Yameen — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:23:22 +0000

I was tired of productivity apps that felt more complicated than actual work.

So I built Thinkora — an AI-powered productivity app that combines:
📝 Notes
✅ Tasks
🎯 Habits
⏳ Focus Timer
🤖 AI Assistant
into ONE clean app.
No ads.
No forced signups.
No clutter.
You can:
• Turn messy thoughts into organized notes
• Break tasks into subtasks using AI
• Track habits & streaks
• Use Pomodoro focus sessions
• Add voice notes, sketches, PDFs & photos
• Stay productive without feeling overwhelmed
Built especially for:
📚 Students
💼 Professionals
🧠 ADHD-friendly productivity
🚀 Creators & founders
Would genuinely love your feedback ❤️

Try Thinkora:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkora&hl=en

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How I built a free productivity app that replaces 5 subscriptions

Muhammad Aamir Yameen — Sun, 10 May 2026 09:52:02 +0000

I was paying $42/month for productivity apps. Notion, Todoist, Habitica,
Daylio, Forest. Five different cloud accounts, five separate UI patterns,
and not one of them knew when Eid was.

So I built Thinkora — a free, on-device productivity app that combines
all five into a single daily loop. This is what I learned building it
and what's working in production.

Try it free on Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkora

Why I built one productivity app instead of using six

Muhammad Aamir Yameen — Thu, 07 May 2026 14:49:02 +0000

I started Thinkora because I was tired of opening six apps every morning — weather, tasks, habits, journal, Pomodoro, notes — none of which shared any data.

The end result is one Android app that does all of it without feeling bloated. Tech stack:

React Native 0.81 + TypeScript
WatermelonDB for offline-first local storage
Supabase for optional cloud sync
Gemini API for in-note AI (summarize, rewrite, grammar)
Open-Meteo for weather (free, no key, surprisingly accurate)
@notifee/react-native for proper Android 13+ scheduled notifications
ML Kit for OCR on scanned documents

Some lessons from the build:
• Local-first beats cloud-first for productivity apps — users want their notes available instantly, even on a flight
• Open-Meteo's minutely_15 endpoint gives you near-real-time weather data without paying for an API key
• React Native's pell-rich-editor works for note-taking but you'll want to wrap it heavily for any custom UX
• Animation budget matters — even a 4-second loop of subtle movement makes a static screen feel alive

It's free on Play Store. Would love feedback from this community on what to build next.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkora&hl=en

Building an Offline-First Productivity App with React Native, Supabase & WatermelonDB

Muhammad Aamir Yameen — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:16:24 +0000

After months of building, I just shipped Thinkora — an all-in-one
productivity app for Android. Here's the technical breakdown of what I
built, the stack I chose, and the lessons I learned along the way.

The Problem

I was juggling 5 different apps to stay organized:

Notion for notes
Todoist for tasks
CamScanner for documents
Forest for focus
Google Keep for quick notes

Each app did one thing well, but nothing was integrated. And worse —
most of them broke the moment I lost internet.

So I built Thinkora: one offline-first app that does it all.

What's Inside

📝 Rich notes with sketches, voice memos, and attachments
✅ Tasks with AI-generated subtasks
📷 Document scanner with OCR in 5 languages
📅 Time blocking with a draggable daily timeline
☁️ Cloud sync across devices
🍅 Pomodoro timer + habit tracker + mood journal
🤖 Built-in AI assistant (no API key required)

The Stack

Layer	Choice	Why
Framework	React Native 0.81	Single codebase, fast iteration
Storage	WatermelonDB	Offline-first, JSI-powered SQLite
Backend	Supabase	Auth, cloud sync, edge functions
AI	Gemini via Supabase Edge Functions	Free for users, secure proxy
OCR	Google ML Kit	On-device, 5 language scripts
Notifications	Notifee	Native Android channels & alarms
Navigation	React Navigation	Stack + tabs with custom UI

Architectural Decisions

1. Offline-First Storage with WatermelonDB

I started with AsyncStorage but quickly hit performance walls with
1000+ notes. Switching to WatermelonDB (SQLite via JSI) was a
game-changer:


typescript
async function setNotes(notes: Note[]): Promise<void> {
  await database.write(async () => {
    const existing = await notesCollection.query().fetch();
    const existingMap = new Map(existing.map((r) => [r.id, r]));
    const incomingIds = new Set(notes.map((n) => n.id));
    const ops: any[] = [];

    // Atomic batch operation: delete, update, create
    for (const row of existing) {
      if (!incomingIds.has(row.id)) ops.push(row.prepareDestroyPermanently());
    }
    for (const note of notes) {
      const row = existingMap.get(note.id);
      if (row) {
        ops.push(row.prepareUpdate((r) => { /* ... */ }));
      } else {
        ops.push(notesCollection.prepareCreate((r) => { /* ... */ }));
      }
    }
    await database.batch(...ops);
  });
}

Try It Out
If any of this resonates, I'd love your feedback:

📲 Free on Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkora

🚀 Just Launched: Thinkora — All-in-One Productivity App (FREE)

Muhammad Aamir Yameen — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:02:31 +0000

🚀 Just Launched: Thinkora — All-in-One Productivity App (FREE)

Hey everyone! I’m a solo developer and I’ve just launched Thinkora — a powerful, distraction-free productivity app designed to simplify your daily life.
Instead of juggling multiple apps, Thinkora brings everything into one clean experience 👇
✨ What you get:
• 📝 Smart task manager with alarm reminders
• 🔥 Habit tracker with streak system (like Duolingo)
• ✍️ Rich notes + voice input
• 🎨 Full sketch pad with colors & brushes
• 📔 Mood journal for daily reflection
• 💡 120+ motivational quotes
• 📱 Home screen widgets for quick access
💯 Completely FREE
🚫 No subscriptions
🚫 No paywalls
🚫 No hidden charges
If you’re into productivity, self-improvement, or just want a clean all-in-one app — I’d truly appreciate your feedback 🙌

🔗 Download here:

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THINKORA — The Only Productivity App You’ll Actually Stick To

Muhammad Aamir Yameen — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:16:12 +0000

THINKORA — The Only Productivity App You’ll Actually Stick To
One app. Six powerful tools. 100% free. No subscriptions.
✨ PLAN — Tasks, reminders & visual Gantt charts 🔥 BUILD — Habit streaks (with freeze protection) 📝 WRITE — Notes, voice input & rich editor 🎨 CREATE — Sketch pad with brushes & colors 🧠 REFLECT — Mood journal with daily insights 💡 INSPIRE — 120+ quotes, refreshed daily
“I just wanted to try it… now I’m on a 23-day streak.” And honestly? Breaking it isn’t an option anymore.
If you’ve tried everything and still can’t stay consistent… this might be the one that finally works.

📲 Download now (Free): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkora

Thinkora #ProductivityApp #NoSubscription #AndroidApps #HabitTracker #TaskManager #SelfImprovement #DailyHabits #Motivation #Focus

Excited to announce my new React Native library on npm - react-native-smart-cache

Muhammad Aamir Yameen — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:50:26 +0000

🔗 react-native-smart-cache

A lightweight yet powerful caching solution for React Native apps.

Key Features:

✅ Unified caching layer with simple API
✅ Supports Memory, AsyncStorage & File System backends
✅ Built-in TTL (Time-to-Live) support
✅ Easy-to-use React hooks: useCached, useCachedFetchJSON, useCachedImage, useCachedVideo
✅ Perfect for caching API data, images, and videos

📦 Get it on npm:
👉 https://www.npmjs.com/package/react-native-smart-cache

💡 If you’re building scalable React Native apps, give it a try and share your feedback — your input will help shape the future of this library.

ReactNative #ReactNativeCommunity #OpenSource #MobileDevelopment #JavaScript #ReactNativeLibrary #AppDevelopment #Caching #OfflineFirst #ReactNativeApps #FrontendDevelopment #CrossPlatform #awaitsol #stacksgather #ReactNativeTools #NPM #StacksGather #awaitsol #ReactNativeDev

React Native Smart Caching Library to Optimize Offline Performance

Muhammad Aamir Yameen — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:51:23 +0000

Excited to share something I’ve been working on for the React Native community!

I just published react-native-smart-cache, a lightweight yet powerful caching library for React Native.

URL: https://www.npmjs.com/package/react-native-smart-cache

What it does:

✅ Cache API data, JSON, images, Videos and media
✅ Supports multiple storage backends (Memory, AsyncStorage, FileSystem)
✅ Built-in TTL (time-to-live) for auto-expiry
✅ Hooks like useCached and useCachedFetchJSON to simplify data fetching
✅ Video caching with useCachedVideo
✅ Image caching with useCachedImage (no more redownloading avatars 🚀)
✅ Namespace support + easy cache invalidation

💡 Why I built this:

In most RN projects, caching is a recurring challenge — developers either write boilerplate logic or use multiple libraries for APIs, AsyncStorage, and images.
With react-native-smart-cache, I wanted to provide a single, consistent solution that’s easy to integrate and powerful enough for real-world apps (offline-first, e-commerce, social, etc.).

📦 NPM: react-native-smart-cache

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I just published react-native-smart-cache, a lightweight yet powerful caching library for React Native.

Muhammad Aamir Yameen — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:02:15 +0000

I just published react-native-smart-cache, a lightweight yet powerful caching library for React Native. 🎉
🔑 What it does:
✅ Cache API data, JSON, images, and media
✅ Supports multiple storage backends (Memory, AsyncStorage, FileSystem)
✅ Built-in TTL (time-to-live) for auto-expiry
✅ Hooks like useCached and useCachedFetchJSON to simplify data fetching
✅ Image caching with useCachedImage (no more redownloading avatars 🚀)
✅ Namespace support + easy cache invalidation
💡 Why I built this:
In most RN projects, caching is a recurring challenge - developers either write boilerplate logic or use multiple libraries for APIs, AsyncStorage, and images.
With react-native-smart-cache, I wanted to provide a single, consistent solution that's easy to integrate and powerful enough for real-world apps (offline-first, e-commerce, social, etc.).
📦 NPM: react-native-smart-cache

🚀 Introducing StacksGather – Your Ultimate Blogging Hub! ✍️📖

Muhammad Aamir Yameen — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:32:28 +0000

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🛠️ Admin Controls to manage content effortlessly

Join a growing community of writers & readers today! Start exploring 👉 https://stacksgather.com/

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Deepseek vs ChatGPT

Muhammad Aamir Yameen — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:00:12 +0000

🚀 Deepseek vs ChatGPT: Which AI Model Reigns Supreme? 🤖

AI chatbots are evolving rapidly! Deepseek and ChatGPT are two powerful models making waves in the AI landscape. But which one is better for your needs? 🧐

In our latest article, we compare their:
✅ Performance & Accuracy
✅ Features & Capabilities
✅ Strengths & Weaknesses

📖 Read now: https://stacksgather.com/articles/deepseek-vs-chatgpt

AI #Chatbots #Deepseek #ChatGPT #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #TechTrends #stacksgather #awaitsol #awaitsol.com #stacksgather.com

Complete Guide: Implementing Live Streaming in React Native tags: reactnative, javascript, mobile, streaming

Muhammad Aamir Yameen — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:41:17 +0000

Ready to add live streaming to your React Native app? I've put together a comprehensive guide that walks you through the entire process!
Read the full article: https://stacksgather.com/articles/how-to-live-stream-in-react-native

DEV Community: Muhammad Aamir Yameen

I was tired of productivity apps that felt more complicated than actual work.

How I built a free productivity app that replaces 5 subscriptions

Why I built one productivity app instead of using six

Building an Offline-First Productivity App with React Native, Supabase & WatermelonDB

The Problem

What's Inside

The Stack

Architectural Decisions

1. Offline-First Storage with WatermelonDB

🚀 Just Launched: Thinkora — All-in-One Productivity App (FREE)

Thinkora #ProductivityApp #AndroidApps #StartupLaunch #IndieDeveloper #BuildInPublic #SideProject #AppLaunch #TaskManager #HabitTracker #NoteTaking #SelfImprovement #ProductivityTools #TechStartup #MobileApps #EntrepreneurLife #SoloDeveloper #DigitalProduct #TimeManagement #Focus

THINKORA — The Only Productivity App You’ll Actually Stick To

Thinkora #ProductivityApp #NoSubscription #AndroidApps #HabitTracker #TaskManager #SelfImprovement #DailyHabits #Motivation #Focus

Excited to announce my new React Native library on npm - react-native-smart-cache

ReactNative #ReactNativeCommunity #OpenSource #MobileDevelopment #JavaScript #ReactNativeLibrary #AppDevelopment #Caching #OfflineFirst #ReactNativeApps #FrontendDevelopment #CrossPlatform #awaitsol #stacksgather #ReactNativeTools #NPM #StacksGather #awaitsol #ReactNativeDev

React Native Smart Caching Library to Optimize Offline Performance

I just published react-native-smart-cache, a lightweight yet powerful caching library for React Native.

🚀 Introducing StacksGather – Your Ultimate Blogging Hub! ✍️📖

Blogging #WriteAndShare #StacksGather #ContentCreators #ReadMore

Deepseek vs ChatGPT

AI #Chatbots #Deepseek #ChatGPT #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #TechTrends #stacksgather #awaitsol #awaitsol.com #stacksgather.com

Complete Guide: Implementing Live Streaming in React Native tags: reactnative, javascript, mobile, streaming

Thinkora #ProductivityApp #NoSubscription #AndroidApps #HabitTracker #TaskManager #SelfImprovement #DailyHabits #Motivation #Focus