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A permanent pop-up after completing a task blocks the UI and requires a restart to dismiss, wasting time and hindering workflow.

The pop-up (Undo option) stays on screen indefinitely, blocking content underneath, and there's no way to dismiss it quickly or move it out of the way.

Opp. Score

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

none

Added

Jun 1, 2026

Workarounds Described

restarts the app to clear the pop-up

Implied Software Gaps

A non-blocking notification system that auto-dismisses and allows undo access without obstructing the UI

App Concept

SmoothToast

SmoothToast is a lightweight notification overlay library for task management apps that replaces intrusive permanent pop-ups with auto-dismissing, non-blocking toasts. Users can access undo actions via a subtle sidebar or menu, not an obstructive banner.

Key Features

Auto-dismissing toast notifications (e.g., 3 seconds)
Slide-to-dismiss gesture or tap to close
Undo action available in a collapsible sidebar or notification center
Configurable duration and position (top, bottom, corner)

Target Users: Developers and product managers of productivity apps (like Todoist) aiming to improve user experience for millions of task management users.

Revenue Model: Freemium SDK: free tier for small apps (up to 1k MAU), $99/mo for unlimited usage with priority support.

Part of App Idea

A permanent pop-up after completing a task blocks the UI and requires a restart to dismiss, wasting time and hindering workflow.

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