Notion Paid 8 Figures for This Indie Calendar App And Most Devs Overlooked It. Here’s What You Need to Know.

THE BACKSTORY:

Raphael Schaad, a Swiss product designer with a background in startups, always had an eye for beautifully crafted tools that enhanced productivity.

While tools like Superhuman were reinventing email, he noticed that calendars something professionals use daily were still stuck in the past: slow, cluttered, and uninspiring.

That insight led him to build what he called the “Superhuman for calendars” — a fast, elegant, and intuitive scheduling experience called Cron.

THE PRODUCT

Cron is a fast, minimalist calendar app that simplifies scheduling with a sleek design and powerful features, making it ideal for busy professionals and teams.

Why use it?

• Lightning-fast UI with keyboard-first design
• Clean, minimal interface for deep focus
• Seamless Google Calendar sync
• Smart time zone handling and team coordination
• Built-in scheduling links (no need for Calendly)

Who uses it?

Product builders, startup teams, busy professionals

How to use it:

Download → Connect your calendar → Use keyboard commands to schedule, share links, and manage your time like a pro.