Why I’m Breaking Up with Sunsama (And It’s Not Me, It’s the Mobile App)
I never thought I’d be writing this post.
For years, Sunsama has been my ride-or-die productivity companion. The daily planning rituals, the shutdown routines, the intentional approach to work — it all clicked with how my brain operates. But lately, I’ve been sneaking glances at another app. And honestly? I think I’m ready to make the switch.
The culprit? My phone. And a little thing called AI.
The Mobile Problem I Couldn’t Ignore Anymore
Here’s the thing about productivity systems: they only work if you can actually use them. And for me, that means using them everywhere — at my desk, on the couch, waiting in line for coffee, or lying in bed at 11pm when I suddenly remember I forgot to reschedule tomorrow’s dentist appointment.
Sunsama’s mobile experience has been… let’s call it “a work in progress.” For years. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve opened the app only to wrestle with syncing issues or clunky interfaces that made a simple task feel like defusing a bomb.
Enter Morgen.
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The first time I opened Morgen’s mobile app, I actually said “oh” out loud. It’s polished. It’s functional. And — most importantly — it just works. I can update recurring events without the app throwing a tantrum. I can edit meeting participants on the fly. The tablet view is actually optimized for tablets (revolutionary concept, I know).
It sounds like a small thing, but when your entire productivity system hinges on being able to capture and adjust tasks in the moment, mobile reliability isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s everything.
AI That Actually Helps (Without Being Annoying)
I’ll be honest — I’ve been burned by “AI-powered” productivity tools before. Usually it’s just a fancy label slapped on basic automation, or worse, an overeager assistant that creates more chaos than it solves.
Morgen’s AI is different. It feels less like a robot and more like having a thoughtful friend who happens to be really good at scheduling.
Here’s what I mean:
Smart Reprioritization: When my calendar inevitably explodes (because whose doesn’t?), Morgen’s AI evaluates my actual capacity and helps reschedule tasks intelligently. It doesn’t just bump everything to tomorrow — it thinks about what matters and when I realistically have time.
At-Risk Task Highlighting: The AI flags tasks that might slip based on my current workload. It’s like having someone tap me on the shoulder and say, “Hey, you might want to look at this before it becomes a problem.”
Unfinished Work That Follows You: Didn’t finish something today? It automatically carries forward. No more tasks disappearing into the void because I forgot to manually reschedule them.
But the feature that really sold me? Frames.
Frames: The Feature I Didn’t Know I Needed
Frames lets you define what your ideal week actually looks like. You set up blocks for different types of work — deep focus time, meetings, admin tasks, creative work — and the AI optimizes your schedule within those boundaries.
So when I tell Morgen “I do my best writing in the morning” and “please don’t schedule meetings before 10am,” it actually listens. And then it gives me live, preview-able recommendations that respect those preferences.
It’s the difference between an AI that imposes its will on your calendar and one that learns how you work best. I’m still in the driver’s seat. The AI is just a really good navigator.
What I’ll Miss About Sunsama
I’m not going to pretend this is an easy decision. Sunsama’s mindful approach to productivity genuinely changed how I think about work. The daily planning ritual, the end-of-day reflection, the emphasis on intentionality over just checking boxes — that philosophy matters to me.
And there’s the muscle memory factor. After years with one tool, switching means relearning habits. That’s not nothing.
But here’s what I keep coming back to: a productivity system is only as good as its weakest link. And for me, that weak link has been mobile reliability and intelligent assistance when things get chaotic.
The Verdict (For Now)
I’m still in what I’d call the “evaluation phase” — running both tools side by side to make sure Morgen is the right long-term fit. But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t already leaning heavily toward making the full switch.
Morgen’s core promise — that your time shouldn’t be scattered across a dozen apps — resonated with me immediately. Add in the rock-solid mobile experience and AI that actually earns its keep, and it’s becoming harder to justify staying with what I know just because it’s familiar.
If you’ve been frustrated by mobile productivity apps that feel like afterthoughts, or if you’re curious about AI scheduling that doesn’t feel like handing your calendar to a chaos gremlin, Morgen is worth a serious look.
Sometimes the best productivity hack isn’t a new system or framework. It’s just finding a tool that works the way you do.
Have you made the switch from Sunsama to Morgen (or vice versa)? I’d love to hear about your experience in the comments.
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P.S. If you’re happy with Sunsama and the mobile app works for you, genuinely—stick with it. This isn’t about one tool being “better.” It’s about finding what works for your specific workflow. For me, that’s changed. And that’s okay.