Amazing app but….
Response from developer
Thanks! We will work on adapting a larger widget for the latest iOS update in the next release.
Almost Good
I'm hellbent on using Jot (or something like it) as a sort of Inbox / triage that feeds into a much more featureful Task app (i.e., TickTick, Reminders). I do *not* encourage Jot devs to try to make Jot a full-fledged Task app, but instead integrate with these other apps. I have zero intention of using *reminders* within Jot; IMO, that's better suited for a more full-fledged tool. Jot's value-add *would be* in making it effortless for an active mind to create bookmarks to return to.
Jot MCP is well-intented idea that *almost* allows me to create a bridge between TickTick and Jot using an LLM, I'd love to ask my LLM to move "migrate tasks from the Jot Inbox to TickTick", but Jot's MCP does not allow for deletion of tasks.
On MacOS, it *pains* me that Jot does not appear in the Share-sheet as it does on mobile. I'd like to use Jot to capture fleeting thoughts, as well as keep a reading-list of links, etc. Being able to right-click -> share to Jot on MacOS would be very valuable.
While Jot features some useful keyboard shortcuts on MacOS, they are not practical. I love being able to use voice dictation on my watch and phone, but on MacOS, I prefer use the keyboard (my wife would think I was mentally ill if I stayed up late talking to my laptop). That said, when I press the hotkey to create a new text note, I'm ripped me away from my full-screen app to a considerably large text-editor window. Yuck; that happened once and I disabled that shortcut. IMO, text-entry should drop-down from the notch like the voice-input elegantly does.
On that note, Jot's voice-note input descending from the notch is such a tease. There is no option to *click the notch* to create voice- or text-note. On MacOS, when a fleeting thought arrives, or I encounter a link I want to quickly save and move on, (1) I cannot use the share-sheet, (2) I cannot practically create a text note without being ripped away from my current screen, and (3) I don't want to use voice. On a laptop, talking alone is a form of context-switching I cannot afford; not to mention it's annoying to anyone around me. Thus, on MacOS, Jot is essentially worthless to me, except for it's lackluster MCP server.
Jot would also benefit from having its own URL scheme, e.g. "jot://…”, to facilitate use within custom / automated workflows. See TickTick’s URL scheme for an example. The specific use-case I have in mind here is integrating with PopClip, so I could highlight some text, click a button, and have it stored within Jot.
I also would like to set sort options per folder. I want my inbox sorted by creation date *ascending*, and my reading-list folder sorted by creation date *descending*.
TLDR; while Jot does what it needs to on mobile and watch, the lackluster experience on MacOS is what keeps Jot on the shelf for me. IMO,
MacOS should be the primary emphasis of development, with iOS and Watch apps being supplemental to a more featureful MacOS app, not the other way around. It seems the Jot devs haven't put too much thought into practical use on MacOS.
Things Jot does well:
- Watch complication for voice input
- iOS share-sheet to Jot's "save & extract feature"
Simple and elegant way to capture notes on the go
Could you please add AI features?
Response from developer
Thanks for the review and kind words! Please reach out via our email for support as we have the functionality you are talking about where it splits up a long brain dump into individual tasks each with appropriate tags applied. Please let us know if there are additional thoughts you have for improvement!
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Almost perfect
Response from developer
Thanks for the time and the suggestions! We do have basic formatting available via the menu, and can look into typical markdown formatting as well as well as adding a new global keyboard shortcut for a new text note. FYI, you can copy and paste into the dropdown during the voice note capture for quickly capturing what’s in your clipboard if that’s helpful in the mean time.
Perfect for teachers on the go
Response from developer
So glad it is helping you in your busy day! Teachers are amazing… thanks for all you do!
Superb!
Looking Great
Love it!!
Response from developer
Thank you so much! This is exactly the kind of feedback that makes building Jot worth it. The Apple Watch complication being a game changer is huge to hear - that phone-free, single-tap capture was one of the core problems we set out to solve. The fact that you can get an idea out of your head and straight into your notes without breaking your flow is everything. My dog appreciates that I don't have to stop our walk to pull out my phone to capture that quick thought. Really appreciate you taking the time to share this. Enjoy those notes!
FANTASTIC Little App!
Response from developer
This absolutely made my day... thank you! Really appreciate you giving Jot a shot after seeing it on Reddit. That community has been incredible for feedback and helping shape where the app is going. Love hearing that the UI and features are clicking for you. Knowing it's becoming a daily driver for you is the best feedback we could ask for. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. It means a lot!
Handy App
Response from developer
Thank you! Really glad you took a chance on it after seeing the Reddit post. Those random idea moments are exactly what Jot is built for - capturing them before they vanish. Appreciate the kind words about the polish, and excited to keep improving it based on feedback from folks like you. Thanks for being an early supporter!
very good
Response from developer
Thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to share this.
Thanks
Response from developer
You're the best user!
This app is nice
Response from developer
Thanks for the feedback! Just wanted to mention that Jot does support subtasks with checkmarks inside notes - and you can add and order them however you'd like. That said, we are looking to add due dates in addition to our current reminders that may also help address what you're looking for.
Merges notes and tasks nicely
Nice work.
Response from developer
Thanks so much for the thoughtful review! Really glad to hear Jot is clicking for you - especially the multi-select tidying and Apple Watch integration. We're working hard to keep improving the experience, so feedback like this means a lot. Appreciate you taking the time!
Merges notes and tasks nicely
If not already available (not in screenshots), watch complications (small and large) would be nice additions and greatly appreciated.
Nice work.
Helpful for busy people
Response from developer
Thank you so much, Hannah! As someone juggling both teaching AND being in school yourself - that's incredibly demanding, and we have so much respect for the work you're doing. Really glad Jot is helping lighten the mental load even a little bit. Getting all those thoughts organized without extra effort is exactly what we hoped it would do for people in situations like yours. Thank you for taking the time to share this, and best of luck with everything you're balancing!
Very nice for when a thought just pops into your head
Probably my favorite thing about Jot is creating multiple lists, and when I have a long list name, it doesn't get cut off, it goes onto a new line.
The multiple themes to customize as well as voice capture are also very nice features.
Response from developer
Thanks so much! Love that you're using Jot exactly as intended - capturing those fleeting thoughts before they disappear. The multiple list thing is a feature we're proud of (helps keep random ideas separated without breaking your flow). Really glad the themes and voice capture are working well for you too. Appreciate you taking the time to share this!
