The best example of the lack of keyboard commands on iPadOS, specifically the lack of a command to set defer/due dates. The things it does get wrong are big enough issues for me that I can’t continue to pay for the app. Nope, I’m not using OmniFocus now, despite the things I like about it listed above. No other task manager I’ve seen comes even close to this level of automation and scripting support. From good Shortcuts integration to a hugely powerful JavaScript automation engine that lets power users program automation to their exact needs. Third, the automation story in OmniFocus is very strong. While Apple Reminders has Smart Lists, it’s not nearly as powerful as what OmniFocus provides in its Perspective system. You can filter your tasks based on numerous parameters so that you only see what you need to see each time you look at your task manager. The second big thing that OmniFocus gets right is the custom perspectives it lets you set up. There is nothing like the OmniFocus review system that lets you schedule when tasks/projects need to be looked at and then only bugs you when you need to check in on those tasks.Įvery other task manager I’ve seen leaves review entirely in your hands which means you have to go through everything every time instead of having a nicely filtered view that only gets addressed as needed. The biggest thing that sets OmniFocus apart from any competitors is how it treats reviewing your tasks. ![]() Now there are some things that OmniFocus gets right, which we’ll talk about today. ![]() There are enough things that drive me bonkers that I’m going to stop using OmniFocus. To keep it short, no plans for an OmniFocus course. I recently spent a few months with OmniFocus as my main task manager as I investigated building a course around using OmniFocus.
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