MayDay
Mayday is an AI-assisted calendar that helps users manage, protect, and organize their most valuable asset - time. It is available for down...
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What is MayDay?
Mayday is an AI-assisted calendar that serves as an all-in-one calendar, task manager, and scheduling assistant for Mac, iOS, and iPad. The platform uses AI to help users organize, protect, and manage their day by automatically finding time for meetings with others without requiring manual schedule interpretation, and by scheduling tasks based on ever-changing priorities.
Key features include auto-scheduling that combines your scheduling preferences with productivity best practices, AI-scheduled tasks that find the best time for your work with minimal input (just duration and time frame), automatic rescheduling when priorities shift, and AI-powered scheduling links that let you make yourself available while protecting your free time. Additional features include a Chat Assistant (coming soon), FYI Events to visually minimize non-critical events, Time Windows for defining default availability, Smart Tags for calendar organization and automation, Calendar Sync with private mirrored placeholders, Buffer Time for preparation/debrief periods, a Menu Bar for instant meeting access, and Widgets for iOS/iPad/Mac.
Mayday is designed for individuals and teams who want streamlined scheduling. It works best when used with others, as it suggests optimal meeting times without requiring you to decipher co-worker schedules. The app supports Google Calendar, Microsoft 365/Outlook, and Apple iCloud (coming soon), and is built with SwiftUI for native performance on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Android and Windows support are coming soon.
The tool is for anyone who feels their old calendar makes it too easy for time to be lost, stolen, or misspent. Mayday's mission is to coordinate the world's time by reimagining the calendar as an empathetic helpful assistant that understands unique demands on your time and others' time, fixing the broken relationship people have with time management.
Important note: Mayday was sunset on May 1, 2024, meaning the service is no longer actively maintained or available for new users despite the website still displaying its features and information.
MayDay pricing
Pricing model: Free
Mayday was free for all users with no paid tiers active. The website states
MayDay pros
- AI auto-schedules meetings without manual schedule interpretation
- Automatically finds time for tasks based on changing priorities
- Combines scheduling preferences with productivity best practices
- AI-scheduled tasks require only duration and time frame input
- Automatic rescheduling when priorities shift
- One-click rescheduling option for manual control
- AI-powered scheduling links protect your free time while showing availability
- Suggests optimal meeting times for teams without deciphering schedules
- Time Windows feature for defining custom availability by event type
- Smart Tags enable calendar organization with powerful automations
- Calendar Sync creates private mirrored placeholders across multiple calendars
- Buffer Time creates prep/debrief periods before and after events
- Menu Bar provides instant access to upcoming meetings with quick shortcuts
- iOS/iPad/Mac Widgets show next schedule items and month view
- FYI Events visually minimize non-critical events to declutter timeline
- Native SwiftUI apps for optimal performance on Apple devices
- Supports Google Calendar, Microsoft 365, and Apple iCloud sync
- Never deletes or modifies calendar events without user consent
- Does not sell data to advertising or third parties
- Users always control RSVP status changes with opt-in/opt-out option
MayDay cons
- Service was sunset on May 1, 2024 - no longer active
- Only available on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS - no Android yet
- No Windows PC support yet
- Microsoft Outlook support listed as coming soon but not available
- Apple iCloud sync listed as coming soon but not available
- Chat Assistant feature listed as coming soon but not implemented
- Android support coming soon but not yet available
- Windows support coming soon but not yet available
- Currently only fully supports Google Calendar accounts
- No paid subscription model active since service sunset
Frequently asked questions about MayDay
Will Mayday delete events in my calendar?
No. Only you can delete events. You can decide to manually delete any events in Mayday in the same way you would with any other calendar software. But Mayday will never delete items from your calendar without you being involved.
Does Mayday change or modify events in my calendar?
No. Only you can change or modify your events. You can manually modify any events in Mayday in the same way you would with any other calendar software. But Mayday will never make changes without you being involved.
Does Mayday change my RSVP status to event invites in my calendar?
No. Users can decide to change their RSVP status via Mayday and have this new status reflected to other attendees on a given invite, but Mayday will not change your RSVP status without your consent. You will always have the option to opt-in/opt-out of any meeting invite that you receive.
Does Mayday read all of the content in my calendar to sell me advertisements?
No. We do not sell your data to advertising/marketing agencies or to any other third party. Your data belongs to you and we respect that.
How does Mayday make money?
We don't! At least not today. But we definitely plan to in the near future. Users that join Mayday today can use it for free, but in the future certain features will only be available to users that pay a monthly subscription fee. There won't be any surprises though, we'll keep everyone up to date as our plans here evolve.
How do I remove a linked calendar from my Mayday account?
You can disconnect a calendar from your Mayday account at any time via Settings. If you wish to disconnect all calendars and to purge your data from the application, you can delete your account via Settings and all of your data will be removed.
Does Mayday work with all types of calendars?
Not yet. Currently, Mayday only supports Google Calendar accounts. However, Microsoft Outlook and Apple iCal support are coming soon!
Does Mayday work on Android devices and Windows PCs?
Not yet. Currently, Mayday is only available on Apple iOS and macOS. But Android support and Windows PC support are coming soon!
How do I add/remove my Zoom account in Mayday?
You can integrate your Zoom account with your Mayday account to send/manage events with Zoom conference links. To connect: Login to your Mayday Account, Click Settings > Connected Accounts > Add account > Zoom, then Sign in to your Zoom Account. To remove: Login to your Mayday Account, Click Settings > Connected Accounts > Zoom Account, scroll to the bottom and click Remove account from Mayday > Remove.
How do I use my Zoom account in Mayday?
Once connected, you can manage Zoom conference link settings and add Zoom links to events. To manage settings: Login to Mayday, Click Settings > Connected Accounts > Zoom Account, make changes to Default Settings (Meeting ID, Waiting Room, Host Video, Participant Video, Mute on Entry, Enable Join Before Host). To add Zoom link: Create a New Event (or edit existing), Click Add Conferencing > Add Zoom, then Click Schedule.