About My Leisure Time
I downloaded My Leisure Time on a Friday evening, staring blankly at my phone, completely out of ideas for the weekend. I was tired of the same old routine and wanted to actually do something. This app felt less like a corporate product and more like a friend who’s weirdly good at planning fun stuff. It’s become my go-to for turning “I’m bored” into “Oh, that sounds cool.”
Features & Highlights
The personalized suggestions are the star of the show. After I told it I was into casual hiking and wanted to try something creative, it didn’t just throw generic lists at me. It found a “Beginner’s Forest Sketching Walk” event that combined both—I wouldn’t have found that on my own. The activity planner is simple but effective; I used it to block out time for a free online mixology course it recommended, and the reminder notification stopped me from forgetting.
I was skeptical about the community part, but I ended up in a local board game group chat. People actually post about small meetups at cafes. The resource library is a mixed bag—some great beginner guides for things like sourdough baking, but other sections feel a bit thin. The goal-setting feature is a nice nudge; I set a goal to try one new activity a month, and getting that little “Goal Completed!” badge is oddly satisfying.
User Experience
Onboarding was quick—I logged in with Google and spent maybe two minutes picking interests from a big, visual list. The interface is clean and doesn’t feel cluttered. I remember a specific moment last month: it was raining, I opened the app feeling lazy, and it suggested a “Rainy Day Playlist Curation” challenge using its resource guides. It met me where I was, which was on my couch.
It’s not perfect, though. Sometimes when I’m browsing events nearby, I’ll see the same one pop up multiple times. And while the app is free, you do hit the occasional full-screen ad when switching between major sections, which can be a minor buzzkill.
Pricing
The core app is completely free, which is fantastic. You get all the key features: personalized picks, the planner, community access, and the resource library. The ads are present but mostly non-intrusive banners. There’s a premium tier that removes ads and unlocks some “premium” resource guides, but after a month of heavy use, I haven’t felt a strong need to upgrade. The free version offers plenty of value.
Updates & Support
I’ve noticed an update every few weeks, usually with small tweaks like new interest categories or bug fixes. I had one issue where my planned activities didn’t sync to my phone’s calendar. I used the in-app support form and got a helpful, non-automated reply within about 36 hours. They couldn’t fully solve the sync quirk (it seems to be an Android-specific thing) but offered a clear workaround.
Security & Privacy
I downloaded it directly from the Google Play Store. Their privacy policy is pretty standard for a free app. It collects data on your interests and activity to fuel those recommendations, which makes sense. You can opt out of personalized ads in the settings. I didn’t notice any shady permission requests—it just asks for location to find nearby events, which you can deny and manually enter a city.
