3.3.9
2022-02-27
– Fixed a handful of iCloud Sync issues, and improve recoverability when things go wrong.
– Fixed Class forms crashing in some rare cases.
– Fixed task display issues in the task list.
3.3.8
2021-09-02
– Improved iCloud sync and provided an option to provide sync logs to enable easier diagnosis of sync issues.
– Fixed a crash where updating the date in the Task form might cause a crash.
– Fixed the About view sometimes rendering its content incorrectly.
3.3.7
2021-04-22
– Fixed daily classes being unsorted in the Timetable screen.
– Fixed a crash that may occur when creating or editing classes.
3.3.6
2021-04-06
– Fixed updating the First Weekday may not properly update the Timetable widget.
– Fixed some issues where an overridden First Weekday may not fetch the correct classes in Weekly Timetable.
– Fixed an issue where the Weekly Timetable view may display incorrect date labels.
– Fixed an issue where Skipped Days (Day Zeroes) are not properly skipping classes in Timetable.
– Fixed some Chinese localization issues.
3.3.5
2021-03-21
– Fixed the overridden First Weekday setting not being applied in the Timetable widgets.
– Fixed some bugs with the iCloud sync that could cause a crash in rare conditions.
– Fixed classes in the Course detail screen not being sorted by their weekday.
– Fixed Sunday classes sometimes not showing up in the Calendar when using biweekly classes.
– Fixed a bug that could happen when reloading class notifications.
3.3.4
2021-02-22
Fixed a few more bugs to make the app better for everyone :)
3.3.3
2021-02-07
– Fixed an issue where changing the override start date wouldn't be applied correctly.
– Fixed an issue where changing the month with the arrow buttons would sometimes go to the incorrect month.
– Fixed an issue where certain class notifications may be accidentally queued even though it is disabled.
3.3.2
2021-01-24
– Fixed an issue where biweekly classes aren't correctly scheduling notifications.
– Fixed some UI inconsistencies in the WeeklyTimetable view.
– Fixed an issue where the weekly timetable would not properly show the correct date.
– Fixed an issue where the app may crash when the day changes in rare occasions.
– Fixed some incorrect Chinese localization strings.
3.3.1
2021-01-12
Happy New Year!! It is time to look forward to 2021, and what better way to start off 2021 than the largest update ever for Sigma Planner! This update adds almost all the requested features that I've received in the past couple of months and also includes some design refreshes and improvements.
WIDGETS
- Brand new Timetable widget to display your weekly classes right from your Home Screen on iOS 14.
- Redesigned the Up Next widget with new Large size options to display more tasks.
- New configuration options for Up Next and Course Detail widgets to display class information.
- Up Next widget will no longer draw text outside the widget on iPhone 12.
TIMETABLE
- The Calendar screen will now display more information on selected date (i.e. Block day, and week info)
- New Minimized and Expanded design in the Calendar screen to better display classes and tasks for the selected date.
CLASSES
- Multi-period and Multi-block classes are now supported (i.e. 1st to 4th Period).
- Biweekly schedules are now supported in the app (configured via Semester).
- Added new properties to override the start and end date for a class within the semester.
- Added an override to change the first Block day of the semester.
- Redesigned the Period/Block time configuration screen and improved its load time.
- New appearance settings for displaying class time information (i.e. Period, Time, or Both).
NOTIFICATIONS
- Push Notifications for classes are now supported (enabled via the app settings).
- You can configure a specific amount of time before each class that will send the notification.
- Notifications for specific classes are on an opt-out basis once enabled, and can be individually disabled.
TASKS
- Task reminders for "Date due" now have an option between the due date's time or the default alert time.
- Task cells have been redesigned with a new action button to select multiple items at once.
- You can now search for tasks in the Tasks screen, and within the Course detail screen.
- Task swipe gestures can now be disabled through app settings.
- New appearance settings to select whether or not to show the weekday for a task's due date.
- New Options to select default priority for new tasks.
- New appearance settings to change the checkbox style for the tasks (round v.s. square).
- Delivered notifications for completed tasks will now clear on other devices connected via iCloud.
COURSES
- Courses now have an optional property for to set the default due date time for new tasks.
- Courses can now choose a custom colour on iOS 14 to replace the course icon's default colour.
- Added 6 new Course icons (up to 60) and updated some existing ones.
- New Duplication options to copy a course with its classes to a different semester.
- New Compact, Detailed, and Grid styles in the Sidebar (iPad and Catalyst) and Course screen (iPhone)
- New Options to display the task status for a course
- New Options to choose between displaying Course code v.s. Course name across the app.
SEMESTERS
- Redesigned the Semester screen to display more information, like all the Skipped Days.
- New options in Semester to set the schedule type (Weekly or Biweekly) and the first Block day.
BUG FIXES
- iCloud Sync will sometimes fail when you're disconnected from the internet when an edit happens.
- Fixed a rare crash that may happen while editing tasks with a custom due date.
- Fixed a display issue where the current time indicator is improperly aligned in the Weekly Timetable screen.
- Fixed an issue where the Timetable may not correctly fetch classes on the last day of a semester.
- Fixed an issue where the Weekly Timetable does not refresh correctly when the day changes.
P.S. Due to certain work commitments, Sigma Planner is now in maintenance mode and will no longer receive feature updates in the future; the app will continue to receive bug fixes. Thank you to everyone who has supported the app over these past 4 years, and I wish you all success in your academics!
3.3
2021-01-10
Happy New Year!! It is time to look forward to 2021, and what better way to start off 2021 than the largest update ever for Sigma Planner! This update adds almost all the requested features that I've received in the past couple of months and also includes some design refreshes and improvements.
WIDGETS
- Brand new Timetable widget to display your weekly classes right from your Home Screen on iOS 14.
- Redesigned the Up Next widget with new Large size options to display more tasks.
- New configuration options for Up Next and Course Detail widgets to display class information.
- Up Next widget will no longer draw text outside the widget on iPhone 12.
TIMETABLE
- The Calendar screen will now display more information on selected date (i.e. Block day, and week info)
- New Minimized and Expanded design in the Calendar screen to better display classes and tasks for the selected date.
CLASSES
- Multi-period and Multi-block classes are now supported (i.e. 1st to 4th Period).
- Biweekly schedules are now supported in the app (configured via Semester).
- Added new properties to override the start and end date for a class within the semester.
- Added an override to change the first Block day of the semester.
- Redesigned the Period/Block time configuration screen and improved its load time.
- New appearance settings for displaying class time information (i.e. Period, Time, or Both).
NOTIFICATIONS
- Push Notifications for classes are now supported (enabled via the app settings).
- You can configure a specific amount of time before each class that will send the notification.
- Notifications for specific classes are on an opt-out basis once enabled, and can be individually disabled.
TASKS
- Task reminders for "Date due" now have an option between the due date's time or the default alert time.
- Task cells have been redesigned with a new action button to select multiple items at once.
- You can now search for tasks in the Tasks screen, and within the Course detail screen.
- Task swipe gestures can now be disabled through app settings.
- New appearance settings to select whether or not to show the weekday for a task's due date.
- New Options to select default priority for new tasks.
- New appearance settings to change the checkbox style for the tasks (round v.s. square).
- Delivered notifications for completed tasks will now clear on other devices connected via iCloud.
COURSES
- Courses now have an optional property for to set the default due date time for new tasks.
- Courses can now choose a custom colour on iOS 14 to replace the course icon's default colour.
- Added 6 new Course icons (up to 60) and updated some existing ones.
- New Duplication options to copy a course with its classes to a different semester.
- New Compact, Detailed, and Grid styles in the Sidebar (iPad and Catalyst) and Course screen (iPhone)
- New Options to display the task status for a course
- New Options to choose between displaying Course code v.s. Course name across the app.
SEMESTERS
- Redesigned the Semester screen to display more information, like all the Skipped Days.
- New options in Semester to set the schedule type (Weekly or Biweekly) and the first Block day.
BUG FIXES
- iCloud Sync will sometimes fail when you're disconnected from the internet when an edit happens.
- Fixed a rare crash that may happen while editing tasks with a custom due date.
- Fixed a display issue where the current time indicator is improperly aligned in the Weekly Timetable screen.
- Fixed an issue where the Timetable may not correctly fetch classes on the last day of a semester.
- Fixed an issue where the Weekly Timetable does not refresh correctly when the day changes.
P.S. Due to certain work commitments, Sigma Planner is now in maintenance mode and will no longer receive feature updates in the future; the app will continue to receive bug fixes. Thank you to everyone who has supported the app over these past 4 years, and I wish you all success in your academics!
3.2.5
2020-12-02
– Updated Chinese Localizations for certain task types.
– Fixed an issue where Block days show up in the wrong order in the calendar.
– Fixed an issue where editing a task's due date may incorrectly change its time.
– Fixed an issue where the Timetable may sometimes crash while loading tasks.
– Fixed an issue where deleting a course may not sometimes clear the course screen.
– Fixed a UI glitch in the General settings on iOS 13.
– Fixed missing title in the Timetable screen on iOS 13.
3.2.4
2020-11-17
Sigma Planner for Mac is now is available on the Mac App Store. Download it for free!
– Improved iCloud sync when configuring a new device.
What's new in 3.2.3:
– Added some information for when iCloud sync is not available. If you find that your data is not syncing, please ensure that iCloud Drive is enabled.
– Allow deletion of Period time and Block time settings
– Fixed a rare crash that happens when trying to send feedback via the app settings.
3.2.3
2020-11-16
Sigma Planner for Mac is now is available on the Mac App Store. Download it for free!
– Added some information for when iCloud sync is not available. If you find that your data is not syncing, please ensure that iCloud Drive is enabled.
– Allow deletion of Period time and Block time settings
– Fixed a rare crash that happens when trying to send feedback via the app settings.
If you enjoy the app, please leave a review and share the app with your friends!
3.2.2
2020-11-12
What's new in 3.2.2:
– Released Sigma Planner for Mac, which is available for FREE as a universal purchase on the Mac App Store!
– Added a quick shortcut to switch the app appearance by long-pressing on the Settings button.
– Fixed an issue where the app may exit unexpectedly on first launch in some rare cases.
What's new in 3.2.1:
– Fixed an issue where classes with start time after their end time would crash the app when viewing the weekly schedule.
What's new in 3.2:
Holy mother forking shirt balls! This *IS* the long-overdue Sigma Planner update.
[New]
– Added a new Weekly Calendars view to quickly glance at your classes.
– Added a quick-switch menu to the Semester button in the top bar.
– Added new configuration options to the Up Next widget.
– Added notes field for Classes, and allow classes to be configured with multiple instructors.
– Class forms now respect the app's First Weekday Override settings.
– Refreshed the Calendar UI to make days with incomplete tasks more prominent.
– Refreshed the UI for configuring Period and Block times.
– Massively improved Accessibility support (notably Voice Over + Voice Control).
– Improved Keyboard support (especially in the Passcode screen).
– Improved Chinese (Traditional & Simplified) Localization.
– Many underlying improvements to improve overall stability.
[Bug Fixes]
– Fixed an issue where the Up Next widget would fail to load when the app includes block-based classes.
– Fixed an issue where the Save button would sometimes be disabled erroneously for new classes.
– Fixed an issue where classes are not correctly sorted in certain places.
– Fixed display issues where the name of the Semester may not appear correctly.
– Fixed an issue where the app does not retain the previous state when switching to the Course tab on iPhone.
Thank you for using Sigma Planner. If you enjoy the app, please leave a review for the app and share it with your friends!
3.2.1
2020-11-02
What's new in 3.2.1:
– Fixed an issue where classes with start time after their end time would crash the app when viewing the weekly schedule.
What's new in 3.2:
Holy mother forking shirt balls! This *IS* the long-overdue Sigma Planner update.
[New]
– Added a new Weekly Calendars view to quickly glance at your classes.
– Added a quick-switch menu to the Semester button in the top bar.
– Added new configuration options to the Up Next widget.
– Added notes field for Classes, and allow classes to be configured with multiple instructors.
– Class forms now respect the app's First Weekday Override settings.
– Refreshed the Calendar UI to make days with incomplete tasks more prominent.
– Refreshed the UI for configuring Period and Block times.
– Massively improved Accessibility support (notably Voice Over + Voice Control).
– Improved Keyboard support (especially in the Passcode screen).
– Improved Chinese (Traditional & Simplified) Localization.
– Many underlying improvements to improve overall stability.
[Bug Fixes]
– Fixed an issue where the Up Next widget would fail to load when the app includes block-based classes.
– Fixed an issue where the Save button would sometimes be disabled erroneously for new classes.
– Fixed an issue where classes are not correctly sorted in certain places.
– Fixed display issues where the name of the Semester may not appear correctly.
– Fixed an issue where the app does not retain the previous state when switching to the Course tab on iPhone.
Thank you for using Sigma Planner. If you enjoy the app, please leave a review for the app and share it with your friends!
3.2
2020-10-31
Holy mother forking shirt balls! This *IS* the long-overdue Sigma Planner update.
[New]
– Added a new Weekly Calendars view to quickly glance at your classes.
– Added a quick-switch menu to the Semester button in the top bar.
– Added new configuration options to the Up Next widget.
– Added notes field for Classes, and allow classes to be configured with multiple instructors.
– Class forms now respect the app's First Weekday Override settings.
– Refreshed the Calendar UI to make days with incomplete tasks more prominent.
– Refreshed the UI for configuring Period and Block times.
– Massively improved Accessibility support (notably Voice Over + Voice Control).
– Improved Keyboard support (especially in the Passcode screen).
– Improved Chinese (Traditional & Simplified) Localization.
– Many underlying improvements to improve overall stability.
[Bug Fixes]
– Fixed an issue where the Up Next widget would fail to load when the app includes block-based classes.
– Fixed an issue where the Save button would sometimes be disabled erroneously for new classes.
– Fixed an issue where classes are not correctly sorted in certain places.
– Fixed display issues where the name of the Semester may not appear correctly.
– Fixed an issue where the app does not retain the previous state when switching to the Course tab on iPhone.
Thank you for using Sigma Planner. If you enjoy the app, please leave a review for the app and share it with your friends!
3.1.2
2020-10-02
– Increased the maximum number of periods to 12 to 16.
– Increased the maximum number of blocks from 6 to 12.
– Day zeroes for a semester now filter out class/period based classes too.
– Fixed an issue where the widget would show the next class rather than the current.
– Fixed an issue where the widget may not correctly reload when tasks change in the app.
– Fixed an issue where performing drag-and-drop on a task onto a Calendar date would lose its due date time.
– Fixed a crash may happen while changing the appearance in the app settings.
Thank you for using Sigma Planner. If you enjoy the app, please leave a rate the app and share it with your friends!
3.1.1
2020-09-22
Today's update brings about a few enhancements and fixes that slipped through the cracks last time. Please feel free to contact me if you have any feedbacks about the app.
– Classes now remember your last class type when creating new ones.
– Opening task notifications now highlight the task, instead of opening the edit form.
– Fixed the ordering of the context menu for Add button in the bottom bar on iOS 14.
– Fixed the missing selected date label for "Reminder Notification Time" on iOS 13.
– Fixed a crash that occurs for French localization users.
– Fixed a crash that occurs when deleting a block day mid-edit.
Thank you for using Sigma Planner. If you enjoy the app, please leave a rate the app and share it with your friends!
3.1
2020-09-16
Say hello to the first feature update for Sigma Planner. This update includes many iOS 14 Enhancements, including new menu and date picker refreshes, as well as some new features and fixes.
New & Updated:
- Brand new home screen widgets to quickly view your upcoming classes and tasks (iOS 14 only).
- Due dates in tasks can now include an optional time, so you don't miss your submission deadlines.
- Tasks can now be duplicated, allowing you to quickly copy them with different due dates or details.
- You can now override the first weekday to display in the app's built-in calendar.
- Tasks can now be filtered by different due date options.
- Improved the overall stability of the built-in iCloud sync feature.
- Bonjour, Sigma Planner is now localized in French.
Fixes:
- Fixed issues relating to Block days, Semesters, and Calendar timezones.
- Fixed some localization issues for Chinese users.
- Fixed instructors still showing in classes after deleting them in the app settings.
- Fixed an issue where the app would fail to migrate data from Sigma 1.x and crash on launch.
- Fixed a crash that may occur when two devices are trying to sync at the same time.
Thank you for using Sigma Planner. If you enjoy the app, please leave a rate the app and share it with your friends!
3.0.4
2020-08-24
– Addressed a few issues relating to Block-based classes.
– Addressed an issue where courses with the same name may cause a crash.
– Addressed an issue on iOS 14 where the app would exit unexpectedly when it goes into the background.
Thank you for using Sigma Planner! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review and rate the app, I'd really appreciate it!
3.0.3
2020-08-18
– Fixed an issue where opening a date picker when creating tasks would show the keyboard and block the calendar.
– Fixed a crash that may occur when courses or semesters with the same name appear in the option selector.
– Fixed a few issues relating to editing classes for time- and block-based classes.
– Fixed issues where some buttons weren't functional on a certain iOS version.
Say hello to the brand new Sigma Planner 3! Redesigned and rebuilt from ground up with massive improvements to user experience and productivity. There is not enough room to list all the changes in this update, so let us talk about the important ones.
– Brand new unified UI for iPhone and iPad.
– iCloud Sync is here! Your data now automatically syncs between your devices automatically without additional logins.
– Added iPadOS productivity features: multiple-windows, keyboard shortcuts, trackpad support, and more.
– Redesigned existing Course icons and added new ones.
– New Alternative App Icons and Theme options.
– Massive architectural changes to improve overall stability and usability.
– Coming soon: Sigma Planner for Mac!
Thank you for using Sigma Planner! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review and rate the app, I'd really appreciate it!
3.0.2
2020-08-13
New in 3.0.x:
– The iCloud Sync button is now hidden when iCloud is not available.
– Fixed an issue where creating an instructor while creating a new class would cause the app to crash.
– Fixed an issue where your planner data may not migrate correctly from Sigma Planner 2.x
– Fixed an issue where the app may crash when selecting an invalid accent colour.
Say hello to the brand new Sigma Planner 3! Redesigned and rebuilt from ground up with massive improvements to user experience and productivity. There is not enough room to list all the changes in this update, so let us talk about the important ones.
– Brand new unified UI for iPhone and iPad.
– iCloud Sync is here! Your data now automatically syncs between your devices automatically without additional logins.
– Added iPadOS productivity features: multiple-windows, keyboard shortcuts, trackpad support, and more.
– Redesigned existing Course icons and added new ones.
– New Alternative App Icons and Theme options.
– Massive architectural changes to improve overall stability and usability.
– Coming soon: Sigma Planner for Mac!
Thank you for using Sigma Planner! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review and rate the app, I'd really appreciate it!
3.0.1
2020-08-12
New in 3.0.1:
– Fixed an issue where your planner data may not migrate correctly from Sigma Planner 2.x
– Fixed an issue where the app may crash when selecting an invalid accent colour
Say hello to the brand new Sigma Planner 3! Redesigned and rebuilt from ground up with massive improvements to user experience and productivity. There is not enough room to list all the changes in this update, so let us talk about the important ones.
– Brand new unified UI for iPhone and iPad.
– iCloud Sync is here! Your data now automatically syncs between your devices automatically without additional logins.
– Added iPadOS productivity features: multiple-windows, keyboard shortcuts, trackpad support, and more.
– Redesigned existing Course icons and added new ones.
– New Alternative App Icons and Theme options.
– Massive architectural changes to improve overall stability and usability.
– Coming soon: Sigma Planner for Mac!
Thank you for using Sigma Planner! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review and rate the app, I'd really appreciate it!
3.0
2020-08-10
Say hello to the brand new Sigma Planner 3! Redesigned and rebuilt from ground up with massive improvements to user experience and productivity. There is not enough room to list all the changes in this update, so let us talk about the important ones.
– Brand new unified UI for iPhone and iPad.
– iCloud Sync is here! Your data now automatically syncs between your devices automatically without additional logins.
– Added iPadOS productivity features: multiple-windows, keyboard shortcuts, trackpad support, and more.
– Redesigned existing Course icons and added new ones.
– New Alternative App Icons and Theme options.
– Massive architectural changes to improve overall stability and usability.
– Coming soon: Sigma Planner for Mac! (Later this year)
Thank you for using Sigma Planner! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review and rate the app, I'd really appreciate it!
2.2.4
2020-05-11
– Fixed an issue where changing the reminder time would cause the app to crash.
– Fixed an issue where loading some tasks would sometimes crash the app.
– Updated internal dependencies with bug fixes and improvements.
Thank you for using Sigma Planner! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review and rate the app, I'd really appreciate it!