Memos
Quick lists,
zero pressure.
Not everything needs a due date. Bobby’s memos are simple checklists for the things you just need to jot down and check off — no schedule, no urgency bar, no score. Just a clean, fast way to capture what’s on your mind.
Not everything needs a schedule
Bobby is built around recurring tasks with floating recurrence — and that’s great for chores, routines, and maintenance. But some things in life don’t repeat. They don’t have a due date. They’re just... a list. That’s where memos come in.
A memo in Bobby is a simple checklist item. No interval, no urgency bar, no points. You add it, you check it off when it’s done, and that’s it. Need to remember to buy milk? Memo. Packing for a trip? Create a list of memos. Gift ideas for your partner’s birthday? Memos.
Memos live inside your lists alongside recurring and one-time tasks, but in their own dedicated section. They’re always there when you need them, never nagging you, never turning red. Just a quiet, helpful notepad that’s always in your pocket.
Perfect for
A thousand uses, zero overhead
Memos are the simplest feature in Bobby — and one of the most used. Here’s what people use them for.
Grocery shopping
Running out of eggs? Add a memo. Need olive oil? Memo. When you’re at the store, open Bobby, check items off as you go, and you’ll never come home without what you need. Share the list with your partner and they can add items too.
Packing lists
Traveling soon? Create memos for everything you need to pack: passport, charger, sunscreen, medication. Check them off as they go into the suitcase. No more “did I forget something?” anxiety at the airport.
Gift ideas
Your partner mentions wanting a new book in June. Your mom says she loves that candle brand in September. Add them as memos and when December comes, you’ve got a ready-made gift list without scrambling.
Project checklists
Renovating a room? Planning a party? Create a list of memos for every step: buy paint, call the electrician, order the cake. Check them off as you go. Simple project management without the complexity.
Quick reminders
Need to cancel a subscription? Return a package? Call the dentist? Throw it in as a memo. It sits there quietly until you get to it — no nagging, no pressure, just a gentle reminder that it exists.
Shared shopping lists
Memos work inside shared lists too. Your whole household can add grocery items to the same list. Whoever goes to the store first sees everything that’s needed. Real-time sync means items appear instantly.
Pressure-free
No score, no stress
Memos don’t affect your leaderboard score. They have no urgency bar, no due date, and no points. They exist in a calm, pressure-free zone within Bobby.
No due date
Memos never expire. They sit in your list until you check them off or delete them. No time pressure.
No urgency bar
No green, yellow, orange, or red. Memos are calm. They don’t demand your attention.
No points
Completing a memo doesn’t affect your score or leaderboard position. It’s purely functional.
Tap and done
Check it off with a single tap. Or swipe to delete. Fast, simple, no friction.
Memos vs. tasks: when to use which
Bobby gives you three types of items, each designed for a different purpose. Here’s a simple guide to choosing the right one.
Rule of thumb: if it repeats, make it a recurring task. If it has a deadline but only happens once, make it a one-time task. If it’s just something you need to remember — no date, no pressure — make it a memo.
Always in your pocket, even offline
Bobby works offline — and that matters especially for memos. You’re standing in the grocery store aisle with no signal? Bobby still opens instantly with your full shopping list, ready to check off items. Add something new and it syncs the moment you’re back online.
Shared memos sync in real time across all members. Your partner adds “eggs” to the shared grocery list while you’re already at the store — it appears on your screen instantly. No refresh button, no “pull down to update.” It’s just there.
Ready to simplify your lists?
Download Bobby for free. Create your first memo in seconds — no account, no setup, no fuss. Just open and start listing.