App: Wunderlist

by Matt on 10 August 2011

http://www.6wunderkinder.com/wunderlist/

A sexy-looking to-do list by those efficient Germans.

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Pros

Ta-da!

Now I know there’s quite a few different to-do list apps out there and I’ll be honest and say I haven’t used any of them. So I don’t know what other hot features may exist on other competitors but I don’t think I really need to. Because we’re talking about a to-do list here. I’ve been making them for years on notepads and post-it notes. Realistically, that’s all it needs to compare to (writing ain’t broken yet). I just want something as simple as that, which can be with me wherever I go.

It’s really easy to add a task – check. It’s really easy to tick off or delete a task – check. You can put a date on a task and it notifies you – check. In various ways actually, from choosing the day within the app, to the notifier badge on the app to even being emailed by the app. Ticked off tasks stay in there – check. I always think this is actually very important, especially to give you the sense of achievement.

It’s glorious simplicity is complimented by a beautiful interface. Really elegantly done, from the subtle icons to the ability to change the background image, all the details are there. It feels like an app and more importantly it feels the same on every platform: the desktop app, the mobile app and the web app. Great consistent UX work.

Oh and it’s all free. You really are spoiling us.

Cons

To don’t

You can create multiple lists and share some with different people. And that works really well but it leads me to my only criticism: the ability to share lists suggests you really should be able to assign tasks to other users. But as far as I can see, this is missing. Add a simple implementation of this and I’m happy. It doesn’t have to be a complex, Basecamp-style application.

Actually one more thing: I’m not that keen on the logo/icon. What is it? A wooden box of paper with a star on top? Doesn’t shout list for me…

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