Simple and Fun Productivity App

I used to exclusively make my lists on paper but since I started using an iPhone — I’ve tried lots of apps.  Some of my favorites are Astrid, Wunderlist and Ziplist.  Most recently I downloaded Clear.  It’s the newest breed of productivity app with an amazing design.  It costs $1.99 in the Apple app store.

Check out this video from RealMacSoftware.com for a look at how it works:

Clear for iPhone – Available Now! from Realmac Software on Vimeo.

Here’s the pros and cons as I see them:

Pros:

1. Stunning design
2. Easy & fun to use: swipe to delete or complete, drag to reorder tasks, etc.
3. Cute sound effects (if you’re into that type of thing)
4. Simple way to keep your to-do list organized
5. Use colors to signify priority of tasks
6. Great place to keep track of lists of things — like lists of restaurants to try, books to read, tasks to do on a specific day.

Cons:

1. Character limit on tasks
2. Doesn’t allow you to set reminders or due dates
3. Can only view 8 tasks at a time
4. Can be a little confusing at times when jumping between the “layers” of menus

Overall I think the design is elegant and very creative. It’s a really fun app to use but it doesn’t have all the functionality of an app like Astrid, which allows you to set reminders, deadlines and share your lists.  I will probably use this app to keep track of blog post ideas, long-term goals and quick shopping lists.  It’s definitely worth a look if you’re searching for a simple to-do list app.