GTD for Family.

sumu translates David Allen's productivity method GTD (Getting Things Done) into family operations. Capture, clarify, organize, reflect, engage — five steps for households, with kids and external partners (sitters, helpers, doulas).

3 left to do!
Clean bathroom mold
Organize the fridge
Clean balcony drain
Wash kids' school shoes 🔥
APK (Android)

Android. debug.

That's sumu.

Sound familiar?

"Whose turn is it?" made things awkward.

You noticed it, but bringing it up feels like nagging.

Every time the sitter comes, you scramble to explain what to do.

What sumu does

Task List

Add things you notice. Categories, photos, memos.

External Partner Sharing

Share tasks with sitters, helpers, and doulas. Send a task sheet via link.

AI Nudging

"Now's a good time for this." AI suggests based on weather, rhythm, and schedule.

Kids Mode

Achievement and family gratitude, not point rewards. Chores become fun.

Rhythm Management

Auto-remind recurring chores like "Vacuum every Wednesday."

How sumu compares

sumu Yieto Tody OurHome
External partner sharing
AI nudging
Kids' intrinsic motivation
Rhythm management
Vivo suite integration

△ = partial support

Simple pricing. All features included.

Every feature, free for 14 days. No credit card to start.

14-Day Free Trial

¥0

  • Every feature, free for 14 days
  • No credit card to start
  • Keep the family data you build
Recommended

Pro

¥500 / month

or ¥4,800 / year — save 20%

  • AI nudging
  • External partner sharing
  • Kids mode
  • Rhythm analytics
  • Unlimited team members

After your trial, continue with Pro or pause anytime. There is no permanently free plan.

How it works

1

Create a family

Name your family group. Invite members with a code.

2

Add tasks

Notice something? Add it. Organize by category.

3

Get it done together

Share the load. Check them off one by one.

Frequently asked questions

What is sumu?

A household task management app for families and external partners (sitters, helpers, doulas). AI nudges suggest the best timing, eliminating the mental load of managing chores.

Is it free?

sumu comes with a 14-day free trial that unlocks every feature. After the trial, continue on Pro (¥500/mo or ¥4,800/yr) to keep using sumu. There is no permanently free plan.

What is external partner sharing?

A feature that lets you share tasks with non-family helpers like sitters, helpers, and doulas. Just send a task sheet via link — no need to explain everything each time.

What is kids mode?

A UI designed around achievement and family gratitude — not point rewards — so kids want to help out on their own.

Is my data safe?

Yes. Household data is shared only within your family and is never sold to advertisers or third parties.

How does sumu relate to other Vivo apps?

sumu is part of Vivo by MODALAVA. It works alongside tayori (documents), hibiko (words & memories), motchi (inventory), and nagare (time management) to support your entire family life.

Our promise

No nagging

Not "do it" but "let's do it together"

No limits by family size

We never charge more for more kids

Every family welcome

Families come in all shapes

That's sumu.

APK (Android)

Free to download.

Part of

Vivo by MODALAVA

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