The Best Task Manager/Organizer

[tdmsu]

I use SmartPad. It does a good job of tasks and events, allowing you to make plans that have subtasks. It also allows you to take notes and make those into todos or events.

[tanteoma]

I use Awesome Note for taking notes, scribbling, writing, organising my calendar and alarm clock.

[greenyouth]

I am fine with Calendar app but i will check those suggestions you have. Thanks

[carlobee]

I use the 2 todo task list method I got from Lifehacker. It's about simplifying the tasks you do in just 2 lists - daily and weekly. That way you wouldn't have to think about juggling a lot of lists and even paying for expensive software. I've been trying it out and it works pretty well for me.

You can read the full article here: http://lifehacker.com/5938353/work-l...-get-more-done

[greenyouth]

Which do you think is the best? I hate downloading unnecessary app! j

[FlorenceArt]

Originally Posted by carlobee

I use the 2 todo task list method I got from Lifehacker. It's about simplifying the tasks you do in just 2 lists - daily and weekly. That way you wouldn't have to think about juggling a lot of lists and even paying for expensive software. I've been trying it out and it works pretty well for me.

You can read the full article here: http://lifehacker.com/5938353/work-l...-get-more-done

Very interesting article, thank you! Some of the comments are also interesting and some suggest apps that could be interesting to check out. Of course, an app is not strictly necessary to follow this method, but it can help. I think I'll look up some of the names suggested, or anyway look for a way of organizing my to-do list with this method.

[jojoba]

I like OmniFocus and Smalltask. Both sync with my mac. The former is pretty elaborate (and expensive but on sale right now I believe), while the beauty of the latter is its simplicity.

[FlorenceArt]

Originally Posted by jojoba

I like OmniFocus and Smalltask. Both sync with my mac. The former is pretty elaborate (and expensive but on sale right now I believe), while the beauty of the latter is its simplicity.

I've been wondering about OmniFocus. It seems to be a good app but yes, it's expensive. I don't think it's on sale, the price seems to have dropped permanently to 16€ (something like $20).

I bought Opus Domini a few days ago. I am very happy with the way it shows tasks and appointment on the same screen to plan your day and week, and you can also add daily notes. There is a lot of room for improvement. In my opinion they have become trapped in trying to emulate a physical agenda. The interface does look nice and familiar, but an iPad is not an agenda. I used to have a beautiful red leather Filofax organizer. My iPad can never replace this as an object, but it can be much more useful. I feel the developers are failing to take advantage of the potential of a tablet. But really, I'm bitching because I like this app very much, I only think it could be a lot more. There is a free version so I would recommend trying it and seeing for yourselves. IMO all the useful functionalities are present in the free version, except that it's limited to 10 or 20 tasks. The other functionalities of the app (mission, goals, compass) are not very useful to me, but I suppose it's a matter of opinion. The contact tab is nice except that it sorts contacts by first name.

[Loosheesh]

I've been following this thread and I want to thank you all for the great suggestions! I sampled almost all the apps mentioned and my favorite so far is Awesome Note; I love that it has Calendar/Note-taking/Reminder capabilities all in one app, as I don't like switching between apps for these different functions.

For those of you using it, what is the difference between the lite and paid versions? I compared the app store pages for both versions and the descriptions are exactly the same except the lite version has this disclaimer:

*** Awesome Note Lite version allow to generates up to 10 notes.

What does this mean exactly? What does it consider to be notes? In All Notes I have more than 10 notes and it's working fine

I have no problem paying for the upgraded version but I'm wondering if I really need it ...

[FlorenceArt]

Originally Posted by Loosheesh

I've been following this thread and I want to thank you all for the great suggestions! I sampled almost all the apps mentioned and my favorite so far is Awesome Note; I love that it has Calendar/Note-taking/Reminder capabilities all in one app, as I don't like switching between apps for these different functions.

For those of you using it, what is the difference between the lite and paid versions? I compared the app store pages for both versions and the descriptions are exactly the same except the lite version has this disclaimer:

*** Awesome Note Lite version allow to generates up to 10 notes.

What does this mean exactly? What does it consider to be notes? In All Notes I have more than 10 notes and it's working fine

I have no problem paying for the upgraded version but I'm wondering if I really need it ...

I like Awesome Notes too, but somehow I never manage to actually use it. The interface is cute but a bit cluttered I find, and the integration with the calendar is not very well managed. It can get a little crowded if you have a lot of appointments. So I keep wanting to use it because it's cute, but end up abandoning it after a few tries.

I don't know the answer to your question. Maybe the limit of 10 notes is for each tab? I bought the paid version a while ago so I don't remember what the difference was.

[Loosheesh]

Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

I like Awesome Notes too, but somehow I never manage to actually use it. The interface is cute but a bit cluttered I find, and the integration with the calendar is not very well managed. It can get a little crowded if you have a lot of appointments. So I keep wanting to use it because it's cute, but end up abandoning it after a few tries.

I don't know the answer to your question. Maybe the limit of 10 notes is for each tab? I bought the paid version a while ago so I don't remember what the difference was.

I'm a serious compartmentalizer so the interface doesn't bother me. The majority of my appointments are work-related, for which I use Outlook and that works really well for me. The Awesome Note calendar for my personal appointments (which would really include only stuff that happens before or after work hours) shouldn't be two crowded.

This morning I tried adding new items and it's now asking Time to upgrade? with the 10-note limit notice, which means I can't add any more (). So, I'm off to get the paid version!

[sadievan]

Originally Posted by kyteflyer

Shoplist is simple. You make lists (as many as you want... I usually have butcher, supermarket, fruito) for what you want to have as your staples and you mark them as have or need. Its the most uncomplicated shopping list app, ever. You only need to make the list once, and tap to send to have or need. Add and subtract as desired but really subtracting isnt needed, you just never "need" those things again. I have a list in there also for my doctor, all my prescriptions are listed, so when I am out of one, it goes to the need list. etc.

Grocery IQ works the same way. You only have to make the list once. I can scan bar codes to add to lists or do it manually. It also has a 'history' feature to be able to re-add items you have 'checked out'.

I make all kinds of lists in Grocery IQ. Some for stores naturally. We have a summer place and I make a 'store' for that and put in items I have to bring when we go there. I also have a 'wine list' where I enter wines we have bought, where we bought them, the price and how we liked them. Many possibilities.

Carol

[greenyouth]

I like the Astrid!

[FlorenceArt]

There is a 50% sale on SmartPad Organizer until the end of this month. Since it's not a cheap app by iTunes standards, the price drop is tempting. I am hesitating though, because reviews are mixed to say the least. It seems that a few people love it, and the rest find it buggy and slow. Also, I can't buy it right now because I haven't upgraded yet to iOS6, and the latest version is only compatible with 6. I still have a few days to decide...

[rlowe]

Astrid is pretty good. However I just simple use Evernote for note taking, Reminder & Calendar for tasks.