App Profile: Linear Mobile

Colhoop

Rating: 5/5

Linear is by far the best issue tracker I’ve ever used as a software engineer and product manager. The mobile app is also solid, especially as an initial version. They seem to be committed to continuous improvement across all platforms including mobile. As I understand it, they are planning to add widgets for iOS too which I am particularly excited for. Keep up the good work!

superyb99

Rating: 1/5

The desktop and web Linear experiences are good, but the iOS app is not. Instead of inline editing of issue text that syncs automatically, editing an issue requires opening a separate dialogue, and the results are not saved until you upload it. I’ve lost so much data because of this, especially when I have a spotty connection, like on the subway, or when navigating away and reopening the app. Sometimes the upload button just times out, and you have to pray that your work didn’t just get deleted. Editing issues should be as reliable and fault tolerant as Apple Notes. There’s no offline support at all, unlike the desktop app. If you’re using Linear Mobile to organize your work during a commute, prepare for a frustrating and painful experience. Linear devs: make content editing inline, save drafts, and add offline support. Losing user content is never acceptable.

ch10e5

Rating: 5/5

1. Helps me manage our household chores - whenever I think of something, I just assign a ticket to my husband or myself ☺️ instead of using post-it’s, or resorting to memory. 2. For work, I can get notifications easily, and can provide help to others quickly without having to go to my work laptop!