Oblique: Productive Strategies

Oblique: Productive Strategies

by Squarevibe Inc.

532 ratings
117 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 17 Sep 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 30, 2014
  • April 22, 2019

Features

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About

This app provides creative prompts and strategies designed to inspire artists, engineers, and problem-solvers. It helps overcome creative blocks and encourages unconventional thinking to tackle difficult challenges.

โœ“Inspires creative strategies
โœ“Overcomes writer's block
โœ“Breaks dilemma situations
โœ“Encourages lateral thinking
โœ“Questions traditional approaches
โœ“Boosts creativity
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What users say

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What's New in Oblique

3.4

April 22, 2019

Oblique v3.4: New strategies - 5th Edition and 6th Edition - We've added two new strategies to the app - the 5th and 6th Editions! - Remove promotional text on bottom of screen. - Squashed some small bugs. Thank you for all your feedback and support! We look forward to making this app even better for you. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for new updates or questions relating to the app at @squarevibe. Happy problem solving everyone!

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

Add unlimited number of strategy notes

Add unlimited number of strategy notes

User reviews

Great app.

Love all the versions and that it supports dark mode as well.

Get out of the box

Endless interpretations of and inspirations for solving a problem.

foxing said so

thanks foxing

Problem with Watch app

Sadly, this version truncates each card to two lines of text on the Watch, resulting in truncation of longer strategies.

Freedom.

You shouldnโ€™t force the hand.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Repeated cards

Bug

Truncated text on Apple Watch

Bug

Frequent prompts to rate the app

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Requested Features

4 requests

More card options and editions

Feature

Ability to save and export notes

Feature

Randomization/shuffling of cards

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Customizable alert settings

Feature

FAQ

What does the Oblique: Productive Strategies app do?

This app offers a collection of creative prompts and strategies originally developed by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt. Its purpose is to inspire users, spark new ideas, and help overcome challenges by encouraging unconventional thinking.

What are the key features of this app?

The app's key features include providing strategies to inspire your mind, exciting creative approaches, and helping to break through dilemma situations. It is designed to encourage lateral thinking and question traditional methods.

How much does the Oblique: Productive Strategies app cost?

The app is currently offering an 80% discount as part of a spring sale. While the base app may be free or have an initial cost, the description mentions in-app purchases, suggesting additional content or features might be available for purchase.

Who is this app intended for?

This app is intended for anyone grappling with a problem they cannot solve, including artists, engineers, and writers. It is particularly useful for overcoming writer's block and breaking out of dilemma situations.

Is this app available on all devices?

The description mentions the app being featured in the UK and US App Stores, indicating it is available on iOS devices. Compatibility with other operating systems like Android is not specified in the provided information.