The story
Timetide started from a real frustration. One person, one problem, one belief: good software should solve real problems and respect your privacy while doing it.
Origin
I was deep in an assignment, completely focused. I looked up at the clock and realised I was seven minutes late for class. Again. Apple Calendar had my schedule — but I'd have to actively remember to check it.
That's when I thought about Flighty — the flight tracking app that uses Live Activities to keep your flight status on your lock screen. You glance at your phone and instantly know your gate and boarding time. No opening apps. No remembering to check.
Why didn't something like that exist for students?
Philosophy
If you have to open the app to know when your next class is, Timetide has failed. The lock screen should do the job.
Timetide should feel like it ships with iOS. Native controls, system fonts, Live Activities, Dynamic Island. No learning curve.
Your schedule is your data. No account required. No servers. Everything lives in your personal iCloud. This isn't negotiable.
Ship early, iterate in public, and actually listen to students. Timetide isn't perfect — but it's getting better every day.
Why Europe
Timetide is built in the European Union. This isn't just a fun fact — it's foundational. Privacy isn't a premium feature you unlock. It's the default.
Your academic schedule shouldn't be monetised, analysed, or sold. It should just work for you. That's the baseline here, not a selling point.
What's next
The MVP does one thing well: keep your next class visible on your lock screen. From there, the roadmap includes Apple Watch support, deadline tracking, personal recaps, and more.
The core mission stays the same: help students never miss class while they're deep in study.
Made by
I'm a student and independent developer based in Europe. Timetide is my first iOS app — built with SwiftUI, Claude Code, and a lot of late nights.
I believe good software should solve real problems without exploiting the people who use it. If you have questions, feedback, or just want to say hi — reach out.