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iPhone To-Do Apps: Part 2

Sunday, December 6th, 2009 – running time 07:02

In this week's episode of AppJudgment, David Prager reviews the popular "Getting Things Done" Apps: Things and OmniFocus.

"Getting Things Done" is one of the most popular productivity methodologies created by a guy named David Allen.

If you're like me, you have a zillion ideas in your head, a bunch of things that you'd like to prioritize to get done, and you'd like to have an organized way to manage all of it - that's what "Getting Things Done" is designed to help you do.

In this episode, we'll explore the two most popular apps for "Getting Things Done", Things and Omnifocus.



Review by: David Prager

Things

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Things

Version 1.3.11 | Developed by Cultured Code | $9.99

PROS:
- Excellent ability to create tasks quickly and organize them on the fly
- Good prioritization of tasks and sub-categories within projects
- Easy and convenient to sort categories of tasks with tags

CONS:
- Only syncs to the desktop app via LAN
- Not accessible via the cloud
- Pricey, especially if paired with the $49 desktop app
- if you want strict adherence to "Getting Things Done" methodology, Things is not your app

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OmniFocus

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OmniFocus

Version 1.5.3 | Developed by The Omni Group | $19.99

PROS:
- Based fully on the battle tested "Getting Things Done" methodology
- Organizing tasks by context is very handy
- Project management and sub-task capabilities are great

CONS:
- Pricey $20 for the iPhone app, $79 for the desktop app
- Too many sub-categories and statuses to cross label tasks and projects
- Seemingly impossible to go back and undo or see completed tasks

01:33 | Play

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The Verdict

Changing the way you get things done is definitely a noticeable paradigm shift. There's a necessary learning curve involved in taking advantage of a good application. It's actually more work in the beginning - but the payoff should be substantial.

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Show Title:
AppJudgment
Description:
With hundreds of apps to choose from for your iPhone, Android, iPad or whatever device you may have, how do know what's worth the download? AppJudgment is your daily source for app reviews and previews.
Categories:
Technology & Gadgets, Video Games
Launch Date:
Aug 9, 2009
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