today.work

**The company appears to be a solo developer project named today.work, a SwiftUI iOS app for recording daily work moods.** The author states the app tracks workdays, holidays, and makeup days in China, supports history, pairing, widgets, iCloud sync, bilingual UI, and dark mode. It was built as part of the OpenAI 2026 hackathon.

The product is described as a lightweight daily ritual for users to acknowledge their mood without judgment, with optional pairing features and widget support. The app uses SwiftUI, Combine, WidgetKit, Supabase, and FoundationDB.

Analysis basis

The entire analysis is based on the self-reported project description provided by the caller. No external verification, revenue data, customer base, or traction evidence is available.

• The description states today.work is a SwiftUI iOS app.
• It records whether users want to go to work each day.
• It recognizes workdays, weekends, public holidays, and compensatory workdays in China.
• Features include:
  • Historical calendar views
  • Streak statistics
  • Optional iCloud synchronization
  • One-to-one mood pairing
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Onboarding and bilingual (Chinese/English) UI support
  • Light and dark mode

Inference The app is a personal productivity tool focused on emotional awareness in the workplace, with a minimalistic interface.

Evidence Author's own write-up. No independent verification or data about actual usage or adoption.

• The description states that today.work turns the emotional question “Do I want to go to work today?” into a daily ritual.
• It aims to help users acknowledge their mood without judgment.
• The pairing feature is described as inspired by sharing that moment with someone close.
• The app is positioned as a calm interface for noticing rather than judging work-related emotions.

Inference The positioning is centered on emotional reflection and personal mindfulness, not productivity optimization or performance tracking.

Evidence Author's own write-up. No claims about market positioning beyond self-description.

• The description does not name specific customer segments.
• It implies a user base that includes individuals in China (due to support for Chinese holidays and compensatory workdays).
• The app supports bilingual UI (Chinese/English), suggesting a global or multilingual audience.
• Pairing functionality suggests users may be in relationships, friendships, or professional partnerships.

Inference Likely targets individuals who value emotional awareness in their work lives, possibly in China or among Chinese-speaking professionals.

Evidence Author's own write-up. No data on actual user demographics or segmentation.

• The description does not state any pricing model.
• There is no mention of monetization, subscriptions, or paid features.
• The app is described as a personal tool with no indication of commercial intent beyond the hackathon submission.

Inference No evidence of a business model or pricing structure. The project appears to be a prototype or personal endeavor.

Evidence Author's own write-up. No claims about revenue, monetization, or pricing.

• Built with SwiftUI.
• Uses Combine for reactive state management.
• WidgetKit powers Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets.
• Supabase is used for backend services (pairing users, synchronizing partner mood updates).
• FoundationDB is mentioned as a technology used.
• App Groups are used to share data between the main app and widgets.
• iCloud sync is supported.
• Localization support for Chinese and English.
• JSON and REST API are referenced in tech stack.

Inference The app uses modern iOS development practices and integrates with Apple ecosystem features like widgets and iCloud.

Evidence Author's own write-up. No evidence of scalability, performance, or production deployment.

• The project was submitted to a hackathon (OpenAI 2026).
• Team size is listed as one person.
• No mention of user adoption, downloads, or usage metrics.
• No evidence of revenue, customers, or product-market fit beyond the author’s own description.

Inference This is a prototype or personal project with no demonstrated traction or commercial maturity.

Evidence Author's own write-up. No data on users, adoption, or business metrics.

• The description does not mention competitors.
• No evidence of existing apps in the same space (work mood tracking, emotional reflection tools).
• The app’s focus on Chinese holidays and compensatory workdays suggests a niche or localized market.

Inference There is no known competitive landscape for this specific tool. It may be unique to its niche or lack visibility in the broader market.

Evidence Author's own write-up. No mention of competitors or market analysis.

• The project is a solo effort with no team or external support.
• No evidence of monetization, user base, or product-market fit.
• The app is described as a hackathon submission — not a commercial product.
• No indication of long-term viability or scalability.
• The app’s niche focus (Chinese holidays, mood pairing) may limit its broader appeal.

Inference High risk of being a non-commercial prototype with limited potential for growth or monetization.

Evidence Author's own write-up. No evidence of traction, funding, or commercial strategy.

1. What is the intended long-term vision for today.work?
2. Is this a one-off personal project or a prototype for future development?
3. Are there plans to expand beyond China or add more features?
4. How do you plan to monetize or scale the product if at all?
5. What are your expectations around user adoption and feedback?

Inference These questions aim to uncover whether today.work is a prototype, personal tool, or potential commercial product.