Diem – The Better To-Do List

Wow. It truly is minimalistic: no distractions, no intrusive ads, no jarring colors, no lines or divider panes... it’s just you and your list. It almost has a calming effect to use, which is important to those of us who feel overwhelmed at times. Digital zen. UI design is gorgeous. Very clean and functional. Font type is perfect for me in an app like this. Font choice is a monumental consideration for any app, and it is obvious that the developers of this app were very careful in their selection. That said, a light sans serif font would work well also. I did encounter a problem with the app. Initially, I tried to load up tasks in the app using my Bluetooth keyboard, but that didn’t work out too well. Maybe there are some key bindings I’m not aware of, but about four items in, things took a turn for the worst... list items started disappearing and leaving gaps, then some of the remaining ones began duplicating themselves. There was no undoing or fixing it. Eventually, I had to turn off the keyboard (the excellent Logitech K480), delete each item, restart the app, and re-type them in using on-screen. Also, I am curious why the developers chose to omit the option to enter a new item from the keyboard. As it is, the user presses the ‘+’ to add an item, types it out, and then must press ‘Done’ which returns them to the list to begin the process all over again. Starting a new item without having to close the keyboard would be the better path. Of course, this isn’t a deal-breaker, but I do wonder. I mean, this is a list app after all... wouldn’t there be an expectation that users are going to add several items to it and not just one? That “start-stop” routine interrupts flow, momentum, and just feels clunky and counterintuitive. I realize it’s only one extra key press, but an app this minimalistic shouldn’t have an ‘extra’ anything. Overall, this is a beautiful and elegant app for which I would gladly pay; Iwill continue to use it. And to the developers - thank you. 🙏

I first got the app a few days ago, and after opening it I wasn’t all that impressed. It is a small app with only one area to create list or a series of notes. I am one who has become a frequent note-taker. I am now at the point where I am trying to write down a lot of the random nonsense and ideas that come into my head somewhere. So, I didn’t use it the rest of that first day I got it. Although, I picked it back up the next day for I had a lot going through my head that I wanted to do that day—most of it little tasks and goals for that day. After using it more the second day, the app began to grow on me. It’s simple, but it’s a nice running list of daily tasks. They’re easy to add and check off. I think I’ll continue to enjoy it.

I like it. Very simple, easy to use, and without useless features that would just complicate things. I am sure many might have certain additions they’d like but I recommend keeping it just as it is. Maybe offer a paid pro version with extra features. Personally I’d like the ability to sync this across my devices and would be happy to pay for that to help support you.