BanKan Board, the Simple Project Management Tool for Mobile Developers
Throughout my years in development, both in professional environments and personal side projects, I’ve noticed that most developers have a…
Throughout my years in development, both in professional environments and personal side projects, I’ve noticed that most developers have a love/hate relationship with project management tools. While these tools are critical to maintaining an organized development workflow, they often come with challenges especially for mobile app developers. Let’s dive into why project management tools sometimes fall short and explore a solution tailored for mobile developers.
The Challenges of Project Management Tools in Mobile Development
1. Too Many Updates: Constantly updating tasks and filling out forms can feel like busywork. For developers, this interrupts the creative and technical flow needed to write quality code.
2. Productivity Slowdown: Some tools take hours out of the week to maintain. Instead of building apps and fixing bugs, you’re stuck managing the tool itself.
3. Overemphasis on Micromanagement: Certain tools encourage over-scrutinizing work progress, creating an invasive atmosphere and reducing trust in team dynamics.
4. Unintuitive Interfaces: Most mobile project management apps feel like glorified to-do lists. They’re not designed with developers in mind, making them frustrating to use during testing or coding sessions.
5. Feature Overload: While many tools boast extensive features, simplicity is often what developers need most. Overcomplicated tools can be counterproductive.
6. Focus on Metrics Over Productivity: Spending 15–30 minutes logging each task is time better spent actually solving problems.
7. Pricing: For side projects, many tools become expensive quickly. Developers shouldn’t have to choose between functionality and affordability.
My Experience as a Mobile Developer
After working on several mobile app side projects, I tested various project management tools, including Notion, Trello, GitHub Boards, and Todoist. Here’s what I found:
- Notion and GitHub Boards on Mobile: These were cumbersome during on-the-go testing. I often found myself spending more time tracking bugs than actually testing them.
- Trello: The mobile app lacked the features and fluidity of its web version, making it less practical.
- Todoist: While useful for general task tracking, it required heavy customization to meet a developer’s needs.
Ultimately, I resorted to using my phone’s built-in notes app. While simple and convenient, it’s far from an ideal solution for managing development projects. Interestingly, many of my colleagues with side projects defaulted to the same workaround.
Enter BanKan Board: The Solution for Mobile Developers
Frustrated by the limitations of existing tools, I created BanKan Board, a project management app designed specifically for developers working on mobile apps. Here’s what sets it apart:
1. Simple and Developer-Focused:
- A straightforward Kanban layout: To-Do, In Progress, Complete Columns.
- Minimal input required — just add a task title to get started. Developers can optionally include details like descriptions, hours, priority, task type, images, and comments.
2. Collaboration:
- Add team members to your projects effortlessly(Team member don’t cost extra per seat).
3. AI-Driven Features:
- A Claude AI assistant helps research issues quickly.
- Generate release notes by selecting tasks for a release — saving time and improving quality.
4. Optimized for Mobile Testing:
- Designed to be fast, lightweight, and intuitive for developers who are often on the go.
5. Affordable Pricing:
- Free for basic use, perfect for side projects.
- Premium plans available for larger projects, at a fraction of the cost of competitors.
Why Choose BanKan Board?
With BanKan Board, you can ditch your notes app and finally use a tool built for the realities of mobile development. It’s simple, efficient, and designed to empower developers rather than bog them down with unnecessary features.
- Super simple to use: Focus on building your app, not managing your tools.
- Flexible yet powerful: Add details only when you need them.
- Affordable: No exorbitant monthly fees — just practical pricing for practical tools.
Get Started Today
Tired of struggling with project management tools that weren’t made for you? Try BanKan Board and experience the difference. It’s completely free to use, with premium options for larger projects.
Say goodbye to frustration and hello to productivity.
Ditch your notes app for BanKan Board!
