Comments on: Getting things done with style

By: vagabond

vagabond — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:07:30 +0000

I’ve been using Things since early beta. I think that its interface is simple and looks very good. And if you’re not a strict GTD user it's perfect choice.

But since I started to follow GTD more I had to switch to OmniFocus. The reason is that Things lack sequential projects. Without them all contexts are useless. And working strict GTD style is simply impossible. You can't filter only next actions for given context (tag). And 90% of my projects are sequential so until Thing would implement this feature i'll stick with OF.

And I have to say that OF is a great app. You've got to get used to interface and workflow but then working with it very easy and intuitive.

By: seahose

seahose — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:27:52 +0000

I’m hoping to find a substitute for Entourage’s Project Center — a GTD-like software that allows me to include emails into a project. I tried OmniFocus and SohoNotes, but neither seem to allow dragging emails over to a project. I hear Midnight Inbox does, but the reports of it’s bugs scares me off. Can you recommend something? Cheers!

By: markb

markb — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:49:15 +0000

just got the things invite yesterday and couldn’t agree more about it vs. omnifocus. i love omnioutliner and use it whenever possible but OF, not so much. which is weird since they have so much in common — but OF started to feel fiddly after using it for a while. it’s really powerful and i can see how some folks would love it, but for me things is a great breath of fresh air. i just hope it doesn’t lose its elegance as they start adding features.

By: Ankur

Ankur — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:42:13 +0000

I’ve reverted to VoodooPad for now, but Things is looking good. I just need to get my hands on a copy.

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:21:10 +0000

I’ve tried them all.

OmniFocus is unintuitive and (sorry, Jason) unattractive.
iGTD’s UI is an utter mess.
Midnight Inbox is extremely buggy.

The new “it” GTD app is Things.
http://www.culturedcode.com/things/

I’m using it, and I love it. It’s gorgeous, intuitive, and deceptively simple. It’s not even in beta, yet, and I’m already sold. I migrated everything out of OmniFocus and into Things. (Disclaimer: I’m not affiliated with Cultured Code in any way. I’ll be paying for it, like everyone else.)

I tried to like OmniFocus. I really did…. But it “beat me over the head” with too much rigidity and too many “rules.” It felt like a stern babysitter. Her way or not at all. Then I found Things.

Things is “GTD for grownups.”

OmniForgotten.

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:08:17 +0000

iGTD has a not too bad concept but is more than poorly realized. The UI is just crap.

Midnight Inbox has nice look but is well known to be more than buggy.

OmniFocus is just beautiful, both in GUI and workflow. But it is still in private beta.

Another (yet unreleased) promising GTD app one should keep an eye on is called “Things” from the makers of “Xyle Scope”.
http://www.culturedcode.com/things/

Jason

By: Mathias

Mathias — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:32:54 +0000

I second the voices on OmniFocus. Been using it for more than two months now, and I don’t want to miss it. It’s power is its simplicity in my opinion. It’s not for everyone, but I tried Inbox and iGTD and both were just too bloated for my taste. I wouldn’t say you should drop everything for OmniFocus though. Everyone has a different taste and different workflow, so I’d suggest giving iGTD a try and then maybe OmniFocus when it’s out.

By: elliottcable

elliottcable — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:01:22 +0000

Drop both Inbox and iGTD. I followed Inbox from early, EARLY, in beta - and I just recently dropped it for OmniFocus. And OmniFocus is EARLY in alpha.

OmniFocus is absolutely AMAZING. That's all I can really say - I suggest you don't get too used to anything else, and maybe if you know how, find a way to try out omnifocus - so to speak d-:<

By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:44:45 +0000

I’ve tried many GTD apps. Midnight Inbox looks so pretty but sadly the workflow sucks (for me). Currently I prefer iGTD like Sergio. It works for me although I must admit it doesn’t have much style. But I’m still hoping for someone to combine usability with style. Maybe Midnight Inbox 2.0 will get it right. Or maybe Things from Cultured Code will do the trick. Judging from their website it looks very promising… Too bad they don’t have a beta yet.

By: Andre

Andre — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:54:02 +0000

I actually own a copy of Midnight Inbox. It is indeed pretty, but I came to find it too much, too over the top. I’ve been much better pleased with OmniFocus, which I do not believe is generally available, but looks soon to be. Inbox has a habit of being everywhere and doing everywhere. Focus slides in and slides out just when I need it to, and it has some very nice touches. I’d at least give it a gander.