“When you think about planning something to do, it always comes down to choosing a time,” said Jan Anton, CEO and co-founder of Time to Enjoy. “This inspired us to create a time-driven app designed to sync with your calendar, so you can sift through events that fit your free time and lifestyle with just a few simple clicks.”
Rather than focusing on the "what" in event planning, Time to Enjoy focuses on the "when."
The app aggregates details on millions of hyper-local events ranging from sporting events and concerts to art exhibits, yoga classes and kid's activities. The app can be synced with your calendar and suggests activities that are being held when you might be able to attend them.
For instance, if you work 9-5, the app might suggest that you attend a book reading at 6 p.m., but it would leave out info about a wine tasting at 3 p.m.
The app offers information about events, and in some cases directions or the ability to buy tickets directly from your phone. Once you've decided which events you plan on attending, you can invite your friends via email, SMS, Facebook or Twitter from directly within the the app.
“Today’s mobile technology is completely changing the way people search for the information they need,” said Brendan Boyd, marketing director and co-founder of Time to Enjoy. “Our app is reinventing mobile search, requiring as few as three clicks to find any kind of event. Instead of having to call or text friends to join, app users can click to share with contacts.”
The iOS version of Time to Enjoy is available Monday. The Android version of the app is expected to be released later this year.