Going astray?
Upon reflection, I’ve decided I was too harsh in the removal of two stars from this product. While it may be moving away from my needs, it’s still an excellent product created by a dev who clearly cares about their users. I’ve restored one of the removed stars to reflect this.
Updated review:
Nyblit is still my daily to do app, but lately I’ve been feeling like it’s going off course. It’s no longer the simple, focused task manager that originally grabbed my attention. Feature bloat is a real danger, and Gmail integration, collaboration tools, reMarkable tablet support, chips, etc, etc, all just increase the distraction that keeps me frozen and unproductive. I recognize that these are features that others might find useful, but as I said in my original review, I’m starting to spend more time fretting about how to use the tool than getting the work done, so maybe Nyblit is just no longer right for me…
Original review:
I struggle with classical task managers. They’re either too over engineered or too restrictive. I spend more time fretting about how to use the tool than getting the work done, and end up feeling stuck. Nyblit strongly appeals to my slightly scattered, constantly evolving organization. Very strong start!
Response from developer
Thank you for updating your review. Nyblit was created to avoid exactly the feeling you describe, so it’s difficult (but genuinely useful) to hear that it has begun creating that feeling for you. The Gmail, reMarkable and other features are optional experiments in Nyblit Labs and are switched off by default. Chips were intended to make the main experience quieter by showing task controls only when they’re needed. But good intentions don’t outweigh your experience: if Nyblit feels less focused, that is something I need to understand. I will certainly take a close look at how Labs and Chips are presented, and whether they create mental overhead even for people who don’t use the optional features. Thank you for continuing to use Nyblit and for explaining so clearly where it has started to lose you.
Going astray?
Nyblit is still my daily to do app, but lately I’ve been feeling like it’s going off course. It’s no longer the simple, focused task manager that originally grabbed my attention. Feature bloat is a real danger, and Gmail integration, collaboration tools, reMarkable tablet support, chips, etc, etc, all just increase the distraction that keeps me frozen and unproductive. I recognize that these are features that others might find useful, but as I said in my original review, I’m starting to spend more time fretting about how to use the tool than getting the work done, so maybe Nyblit is just no longer right for me…
Original review:
I struggle with classical task managers. They’re either too over engineered or too restrictive. I spend more time fretting about how to use the tool than getting the work done, and end up feeling stuck. Nyblit strongly appeals to my slightly scattered, constantly evolving organization. Very strong start!
Response from developer
Haha, I feel seen! You have perfectly described why I built this. My brain also loves to jump from 'Critical Task A' to 'Reading about The Who’s abandoned Lifehouse project from 1970.' I needed a tool that didn't collapse under its own weight (like that rock opera did), so I made Nyblit to handle the chaos. Thank you for the fantastic review. It means a lot!
Nice
Response from developer
Thank you for your kind words. Glad you find it helpful :)
Intuitive and functional, but needs notification fixes
I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because notifications are currently not working, which is a core need for a productivity tool. Additionally, a great "nice-to-have" would be the ability to customize the icons for each state to allow for better personalization.
Once the notification bug is squashed, this is easily a 5-star app!
Response from developer
Hi and thanks for the review. Notifications are working. We have not had any other reports of this issue. I have personally checked on all our notifications and they are working perfectly. This may be related to the notification settings on your device. If you could please reach out via the app with details about the exact issue you’re having we’d be happy to provide some support. Many thanks!
A refreshing take on task managers
Nyblit is the first tool that actually mirrors a real-world workflow. The ability to move a task to a 'Blocked' state—where it's hidden from my immediate 'In Progress' view but still tracked—is a game changer. I can set custom statuses like ‘Approval Pending' or 'UAT' that automatically categorizes the task's state. It also syncs across all of my devices—perfect when an idea strikes and I’m not in front of my laptop. If you're tired of 'Not Done' lists that don't reflect the reality of your work, you need this app.
Response from developer
Thanks for this fantastic review. I’m really glad Nyblit is working for you. Thanks for taking the time to review it. It means the world. David.
