Inclr: Mindmap Notes Organizer

I’m not sure when I last wrote a review for an app, but it would be a shame to hide this stunning app from yall. Inclr is a productivity/workflow app that artists and creatives may thrive with. It’s visual, tactile, stunning to look at with loads of built in tools: synced calendar app, notes, album, internet access, music player, drawing capabilities, social media posting to Twitter and other platforms and so much more! But the jewel of the app, in my opinion, is how one can view their work in an “Inclr.” An inclr is a circular interface that is like a virtual backpack prefilled with the items mentioned above. So then you can take said photo customizable Inclr, open thr interface (like opening a backpack) and use the preloaded tools, customizing the functionality of that Inclr (backpack) to your specific needs. But instead of having a single Inclr for all your needs, you can make more Inclrs and keep them in the same project with different jobs or have them work together. Thus instead of a single traditional workspace. You can set up your onclrs as individuals, as groups in limitless configurations. And the different views to choose from, 3d, Kaban, mind map, ar, and more helps to keep the project stimulating and dynamic too. Now, there is a learning curve to using Inclr. And thst den feel frustrating, however Ken is a short website away. When I struggled with a bug or such, I was able to message Ken on a messenger window on the Inclr website itself. And he was kind enough to answer promptly and fixed the issues I had. So right now the app is still undergoing refining, but it’s amazing to be part of the Inclr Journey being able to give and receive fast feedback to help improve the app. And it’s a one time buy which is so appreciated too! So thank you, Hugs and Blessings!

This wonderful app can be used to keep any kind of information. What is special is the app makes it easy to see on your screen all of what you entered. Other apps may hide it from view and you have to do a search to find it. It’s simple, you create categories of your info you want to keep. Each is called a inclr (like you’re in control). An icon shows on the screen for every category you create. Then you go to a category icon and and add items to it. Pick from a long list of kinds of data you want to add like a note, picture, file, PDF, Web page, album, Sketch, Podcast, etc. and enter it in. The app automatically adds an item icon next to that category icon on the screen. Go on and on and add more data items and on the screen the app automatically adds icons for each entry you make, around that center icon category name. In one easy look you can see all of what you entered. Category icons with item icons around them. Just tap on any icon next to one of your categories and your entry opens right up … the note (with Rich Text) or picture or Web page (with its links included), a Sketch you made, etc. You can easily see all of your categories icons with your data icons around them visible your screen. And you can drag them around to any order or view you like. Great app and has many other abilities too. Wish I had discovered it sooner.

What I like about Inclr, in no particular order: I love the visual aspect - I have ready access to multiple Inclrs from one screen on my iPad and can drill down from there - a lot of information fits nicely into a relatively small screen without feeling cramped or lost from sight. It is easy to give each Inclr and each node within an Inclr a visual personality. I love how the nodes ‘orbit’ the Inclr - again lots of information readily available without feeling cramped for lost from sight. I love all the different types of objects that can fit into any given node, and how each type of object is designed for a particular use - notes, sketches, photos, website links, etc, etc. - and so works really well for that use. There is no need to try to force all things into the form of a written page. I have used all kinds of things for digital note taking and journaling from OmniOutliner to Microsoft One Note, and all sorts of things in between. Inclr is the most effective tool of them all. You’ve made it easy for me to capture my projects, ideas, reference points, checklists, etc. quickly without the tool getting in the way, and the organization keeps it all readily at hand and easily found. For the first time, I actually prefer my digital journal over my scattered paper journals.