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12 AI Micro-Apps and Widgets That Save You Hours

Build small but powerful AI tools that solve specific problems. Clone 12 micro-apps for calculations, tracking, and everyday utilities.

December 23, 2025·5 min read·Taskade Team·Productivity
#Micro-Apps#Tools#Genesis

Big software is overrated.

The best tools do one thing well. Micro-apps — small, focused utilities — often save more time than enterprise platforms. They load fast, do exactly what you need, and get out of the way.

Taskade Genesis makes micro-apps trivially easy to build. One prompt creates a focused tool with data storage (Projects), smart assistance (Agents), and automation (Automations).

🎯 The Micro-App Philosophy:

  • One job, done perfectly
  • Zero learning curve
  • Instant access
  • Stackable with other tools

Build small, combine big.

📋 Quick Reference: All 12 Micro-Apps

# App What It Does Clone Link
1 Expense Splitter Split group costs Clone →
2 Meeting Cost Calculator Calculate meeting ROI Clone →
3 QR Code Studio Generate QR codes Clone →
4 Time Tracker Track billable hours Clone →
5 D&D Mockery Generator Fantasy insults Clone →
6 Minimalistic ToDo Simple task list Clone →
7 Invoice Generator Create invoices Clone →
8 Palette Extractor Extract colors Clone →
9 Personal Expense Tracker Track spending Clone →
10 Study/Work Timer Focus sessions Clone →
11 Note Tiles Quick capture Clone →
12 Flash Deck Maker Create flashcards Clone →

Here are 12 AI micro-apps that solve real problems in minutes.

1. Expense Splitter

Split costs among groups instantly.

Best for: Team dinners, roommates, group trips

Features:

  • Multi-person entry
  • Automatic split calculation
  • Balance tracking
  • Settlement suggestions

Clone Expense Splitter →

2. Meeting Cost Calculator

Calculate the true cost of meetings.

Best for: Managers, ops teams, meeting skeptics

Features:

  • Attendee salary input
  • Duration calculator
  • Cost per meeting
  • ROI analysis

Clone Meeting Cost Calculator →

3. QR Code Studio

Generate QR codes for any URL or text.

Best for: Marketing, events, business cards

Features:

  • URL to QR conversion
  • Custom sizing
  • Download options
  • Batch generation

Clone QR Code Studio →

4. Time Tracker

Track time spent on tasks and projects.

Best for: Freelancers, consultants, billing

Features:

  • Timer interface
  • Project tagging
  • Weekly summaries
  • Export for invoicing

Clone Time Tracker →

5. D&D Mockery Generator

Generate fantasy insults and mockery for tabletop games.

Best for: DMs, players, creative writing

Features:

  • Random generation
  • Style options
  • Save favorites
  • Share outputs

Clone D&D Mockery Generator →

6. Minimalistic ToDo App

A clean, simple task manager.

Best for: Daily tasks, quick lists, minimal tracking

Features:

  • Clean interface
  • Task completion
  • Simple organization
  • No clutter

Clone Minimalistic ToDo →

7. Invoice Generator

Create professional invoices quickly.

Best for: Freelancers, small businesses, contractors

Features:

  • Invoice templates
  • Line item calculations
  • Client tracking
  • PDF export

Clone Invoice Generator →

8. Palette Extractor

Extract color palettes from images.

Best for: Designers, marketers, brand work

Features:

  • Image upload
  • Color extraction
  • Hex/RGB output
  • Palette export

Clone Palette Extractor →

9. Personal Expense Tracker

Track spending with simple categorization.

Best for: Personal finance, budgeting, awareness

Features:

  • Expense logging
  • Category breakdown
  • Monthly summaries
  • Trend visualization

Clone Personal Expense Tracker →

10. Study/Work Timer

Pomodoro-style focus timer with ambient sounds.

Best for: Deep work, studying, focus sessions

Features:

  • Pomodoro cycles
  • Ambient music
  • Break reminders
  • Session tracking

Clone Study Timer →

11. Note Tiles

Visual note capture with tile organization.

Best for: Quick capture, brainstorming, visual thinkers

Features:

  • Tile-based layout
  • Color coding
  • Quick entry
  • Search and filter

Clone Note Tiles →

12. Flash Deck Maker

Create and study flashcards.

Best for: Learning, memorization, study prep

Features:

  • Card creation
  • Deck organization
  • Study mode
  • Progress tracking

Clone Flash Deck Maker →

Why Micro-Apps Win

Small tools, big impact.

Micro-apps succeed because they're focused:

Enterprise Software Micro-Apps
100+ features 1 job well done
Long learning curve Instant use
Monthly subscription Free or cheap
Slow to load Instant access
Complex setup Zero config

Genesis makes building micro-apps as easy as describing what you need.

Stack Micro-Apps Together

The real power is combination.

Use micro-apps as building blocks:

  • Time Tracker + Invoice Generator = Complete freelance billing
  • Expense Splitter + Personal Expense Tracker = Group + personal finance
  • Note Tiles + Flash Deck Maker = Learning system
  • QR Code Studio + Meeting Cost Calculator = Event tools

Each app connects to your workspace through Workspace DNA.

Build Your Own Micro-App

Create a custom utility in minutes:

  1. Open Taskade Genesis and click "Create App"
  2. Describe your tool (e.g., "Build a tip calculator that splits bills among any number of people")
  3. Use "Enhance Prompt" for customization
  4. Genesis creates the app with Projects, Agents, and Automations
  5. Deploy instantly
  6. Share with your team

Learn more: Create Your First App →

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