Best by far
OmniFocus is such a fantastic app. I've been using it since before it was OmniFocus, back in the days of Kinkless GTD, and I still get as much pleasure and excitement from using it as ever. Yes, I've strayed a few times over the years, being seduced by the latest shiny new app, but I keep coming back, and OmniFocus just keeps getting better.
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Good updates
With support of Apple AI and overall sync improved a lot for an European part - much appreciated
And overall I’ve been using Omnifocus for almost a decade and appreciate a lot option of having buying software as in old good days, instead of only subscription model
And overall I’ve been using Omnifocus for almost a decade and appreciate a lot option of having buying software as in old good days, instead of only subscription model
I Don’t Understand The Negative Reviews!
On all devices, this works perfectly for me. Per.fect.ly!
Having been on the beta, I’m fairly competent at using the app.
I don’t know individual contexts people have with things like:
- How much is trying to ‘Sync’ each time. - Available Storage Space
- Device Age
- Internet Connection Speed
And all other variables you can possibly think of that can affect the app in the way reviewers report. It’s always easy to blame others!
What I do know is: it’s often true that many people don’t always look at ‘How To’s’ or User Guides etc. before they jump in and slam an app. I happily get mad at bad apps, poor management etc.
This app had something like a 2-3 year beta and to my mind, it’s a big jump forward. Personally, I like the UI a lot more than 3.0, I find the viewing options intuitive, never have sync issues, so.. yeah!
OmniFocus is the coolest functional, UI, performance ‘GTD’ App on the market, currently. The folks there ALWAYS reply to support emails - ALWAYS. I don’t believe they didn’t reply, check sent msgs.
As for statements like: ‘Hatefully’, ‘Complete Downgrade’, or ‘Hard Avoid!!!’ (That’s some real stupid buzz wordy fool talk, right there!!!) - it’s utter silliness, work with the app, learn it, check ur kit!
Honestly, if you are considering buying this app, do it with confidence. It does NOT deserve the poor ratings you see here. Folks need to hold back on hateful talk & spiteful buzz talk etc.!
Go, Omni, I’m 100% behind all of the great apps and hard work you all put in to my favourite Creativity, GTD and (OO) Writing Bazaar! All the best.
Having been on the beta, I’m fairly competent at using the app.
I don’t know individual contexts people have with things like:
- How much is trying to ‘Sync’ each time. - Available Storage Space
- Device Age
- Internet Connection Speed
And all other variables you can possibly think of that can affect the app in the way reviewers report. It’s always easy to blame others!
What I do know is: it’s often true that many people don’t always look at ‘How To’s’ or User Guides etc. before they jump in and slam an app. I happily get mad at bad apps, poor management etc.
This app had something like a 2-3 year beta and to my mind, it’s a big jump forward. Personally, I like the UI a lot more than 3.0, I find the viewing options intuitive, never have sync issues, so.. yeah!
OmniFocus is the coolest functional, UI, performance ‘GTD’ App on the market, currently. The folks there ALWAYS reply to support emails - ALWAYS. I don’t believe they didn’t reply, check sent msgs.
As for statements like: ‘Hatefully’, ‘Complete Downgrade’, or ‘Hard Avoid!!!’ (That’s some real stupid buzz wordy fool talk, right there!!!) - it’s utter silliness, work with the app, learn it, check ur kit!
Honestly, if you are considering buying this app, do it with confidence. It does NOT deserve the poor ratings you see here. Folks need to hold back on hateful talk & spiteful buzz talk etc.!
Go, Omni, I’m 100% behind all of the great apps and hard work you all put in to my favourite Creativity, GTD and (OO) Writing Bazaar! All the best.
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New Bottom Navigation Bar Slows You Down
Long time Omnifocus user here. Recently, they changed the bottom navigation bar to a dynamic one, making it hard to jump between Inbox, Review, and Forecast because they are not always in view for instant switching. What used to take one muscle memory tap now requires either H-scrolling to find the right view, or tapping "quick open" first. This is counterintuitive and adds unnecessary friction.
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Not good
OmniFocus generally is great. This iOS app, very much not great. So clunky to navigate and work with your tasks/projects. Unintuitive touch targets.
Overpriced
I have the standard license which I felt was priced a bit steep but the pro license is entirely overpriced. There really should only be one tier of license as the standard license feels quite underpowered for what you pay to get it.
Sad
It’s genuinely baffling how bad the UX is in this app. I absolutely loved using Omnifocus 3 but O4 has just gotten worse and worse as time has gone on. Nothing in the app feels good to use, with janky animations. I keep trying to come back because I love the flexibility but this app puts me off immediately.
A few examples (I could write a whole book):
Spacing between items in lists are not good or consistent. This makes swiping to delete or flag feel like I have to guess where to pull from.
Second, the “swiping” animation feels tacked on and jittery. Like it doesn’t slide over naturally it kind of just appears. It’s also WAY too thin. Try doing a quick swipe on an item. It’ll probably look really messy or just not work.
Third, what in the world is the bottom bar navigation. A double stacked bar where the bottom bar scrolls? The delay between presses…
A few examples (I could write a whole book):
Spacing between items in lists are not good or consistent. This makes swiping to delete or flag feel like I have to guess where to pull from.
Second, the “swiping” animation feels tacked on and jittery. Like it doesn’t slide over naturally it kind of just appears. It’s also WAY too thin. Try doing a quick swipe on an item. It’ll probably look really messy or just not work.
Third, what in the world is the bottom bar navigation. A double stacked bar where the bottom bar scrolls? The delay between presses…
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いいですね！
2からのユーザーです。タスク管理以外にも自分の色々な情報を入れていますので、少しぐらいバグっぽいのがあっても大変助かっております。
A Maddening Confusion of Panels
I’ve been trying to use omnifocus for years on my Mac and iOS devices. On the mac, I can easily see the project and task hierarchy. On an iPhone… forget it. The only way to find my way back to a list of all my projects is to restart the app. The ios is so confusing.
缺点
缺繁体中文，要求加入繁体中文，缺自定义图片背景，要求加入像微软To Do或极简待办一样自定义图片背景功能，自定义透视里面可以选择的图标太少，没有awesome habits图标丰富，要求加入可设置主题各个细节和块状的透明度，要求加入更多颜色主题可以更丰富的自定义功能，要求加入habits功能，要求加入时间轴功能
Can OmniFocus tasks and schedules be synced to the calendar? I really need this!!!
Has the development team considered scheduling this feature? Please reply!!!
Response from developer
Thanks for taking the time to write a review! OmniFocus does not currently offer built-in support for syncing OmniFocus tasks to a calendar. You can however display calendar events in the Forecast perspective in OmniFocus.
Not Great
The new features aren’t that impressive and it is full of bugs and clunky new interface problems.
It’s changed the way I use the app, and not for the better.
It’s changed the way I use the app, and not for the better.
The program is excellent but needs some improvements.
I love OF it is good app the best
Occasionally clunky but great at handling many disparate projects
The review functionality is fairly unique and works really well.
The mobile app is noticeably more janky than the desktop version, but still works pretty well. I’m also occasionally frustrated by the cumbersome and busy UI (lots of things require a bit of navigation, or too many taps).
However, the combination of defer dates and review functionality is great for limiting the amount of tasks I’m looking at, without losing anything across many projects.
The mobile app is noticeably more janky than the desktop version, but still works pretty well. I’m also occasionally frustrated by the cumbersome and busy UI (lots of things require a bit of navigation, or too many taps).
However, the combination of defer dates and review functionality is great for limiting the amount of tasks I’m looking at, without losing anything across many projects.
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OmniFocus 3 was perfect
I’ve been using OmniFocus for years. They over engineered OmniFocus 4 into an absolute monstrosity that goes against the basic premise of the app. So much for a simple, distraction free design.
Leistungsstarkes Tool für Ambitionierte
Zugegeben: die Einarbeitung dauert etwas. Wenn man aber viele Projekte begleiten muss und den Überblick behalten will, kommt man um die GTD-Methode und ein Werkzeug wie OF 4 nicht herum. Mit den neuen Funktionen der Versionen 4.7/4.8 gewinnt die Software weiter an Professionalität. Weiter so!
Simply the best
I can’t imagine any way to improve Omnifocus. It has all the features I could ever use, but what I most appreciate is its flawless reliability. I’ve literally never had a problem with it.
Cures an endless list
By allowing dates to be both
- don’t think about this until X
- plan to do this on X
- actually due on X
You’re able to look from a menu of tasks (the endless todo lists we all have) and choose/prioritize what needs to happen today.
All I’ve ever looked for.
- don’t think about this until X
- plan to do this on X
- actually due on X
You’re able to look from a menu of tasks (the endless todo lists we all have) and choose/prioritize what needs to happen today.
All I’ve ever looked for.
Approaching Unusability
It is sad to see an app that gets worse over time not better. I have used the previous versions. The latest is the worst ever. The way the screen scrolls automatically is horrible. Often I click on something and either nothing happens or a different action is marked complete. Using notes is an exercise in frustration. Copy and paste is nearly impossible. I wish I could go back to an earlier version. Looking for a replacement.
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