Listing tasks and to-dos is a very personal process. Some users prefer apps with complex features so they can better manage their tasks, while others get frustrated by the overload of features.That's why software developers adam whitcroft I created a very simple to-do app called Twodos that doesn't remind you of pending tasks.
Whitcroft, who has worked at a16z-backed Rewind and Shopify, wanted a noise-free app for his tasks.
“I tend to default to Apple's native apps most of the time (Notes, Mail, Calendar, etc.), but I've never been a big fan of Reminders. Or you can move to a near-overwhelming workflow of adding dates, times, tags, locations, and subtasks. ,” Whitcroft told TechCrunch.
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Twodos doesn't have a lot to offer in terms of features, but that's probably what makes it appealing to some users. There is only one screen consisting of his two parts of the task: Sooner or Later. You can add tasks, mark them complete using swipe gestures, and check your archives to clear all tasks. Next to each task there are arrow buttons to move the task to other folders.
There are no reminders, but you can see the time between adding a task and marking it as complete in the Archives section. You can also sync these tasks to iCloud, but Whitcroft said he's not considering a Mac client any time soon.
On the Twodos archive page, you can see how much time elapsed between task creation and completion Image credits: Tudos
Twodos also integrates well with iOS by supporting home and lock screen widgets, light and dark themes, and customizable accent colors.
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Whitcroft built the app for himself. His idea was that this method is perfect for any task without a time limit. The developer does not intend to add a long list of features other than small improvements to the app.
App developers approach task management in a variety of ways. Earlier this month, Christian Reber, who sold his app Wunderlist to Microsoft in 2015, launched a new app called Superlist. The new app focuses on separating personal and work tasks and creating shared spaces with family and colleagues. In an interview with TechCrunch, Reber said he believes Superlist has the potential to become a decacorn.
Clear, a simple to-do app that has been a hit over the past decade, released a new version last month called Clear 2. Clear developer Phill Ryu said the app follows simple gestures for navigation and task management without being overloaded with features.