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Re: Show HN: Habit List - my first iOS app

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Post by ya3r »

ya3r wrote: post #69

I was searching for something like this app. So far I like everything about it except the font, which makes it harder to read the tasks. As I use it I'll give you feedback, but for now, I like to be able to color code tasks.

Also my week starts at Saturday. I don't like it this way with no options.

Re: Show HN: Habit List - my first iOS app

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Post by infinitivium »

benihana wrote: post #9

Minor thing: The iPhone on the site with the app shown on the screen - the low battery percentage, the alarm icon, the odd time and the AT&T icon are all kind of distracting to me. I know it has nothing to do with the actual app, but 11:53 is not a pretty number to look at, nor is 23%. The battery icon is over 3/4 empty which instantly causes me a little bit of anxiety - I'm worried that my phone is dying, not lookin…

The status bar is literally 4.16% of these screenshots. Ignore it and give this fellow dev some relevant feedback.

Re: Show HN: Habit List - my first iOS app

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Post by eddieroger »

nanijoe wrote: post #56
benihana wrote: post #9

Minor thing: The iPhone on the site with the app shown on the screen - the low battery percentage, the alarm icon, the odd time and the AT&T icon are all kind of distracting to me. I know it has nothing to do with the actual app, but 11:53 is not a pretty number to look at, nor is 23%. The battery icon is over 3/4 empty which instantly causes me a little bit of anxiety - I'm worried that my phone is dying, not lookin…

Serious question..do those factors affect your buying decision?

Have you ever noticed when you buy a new analog clock or are walking down an aisle that sells clocks, that the hands point to 10 and 2? It's because the clock is smiling at you.

Yes, this affects a lot of people.

Re: Show HN: Habit List - my first iOS app

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Post by nathanbarry »

gee_totes wrote: post #32

There are enough comment on here, so I'm going to give some critiques. I think you should change the calendar mockup. From the Xs on the calendar, I was reminded of Jerry Seinfeld's: "Don't break the chain"[0], an anecedote about how making a chain of Xs on a calendar is the best way to form a productive habit. Someone else mentioned it in the comments as well. However, the chain on the calendar is broken! Those user…

I wrote an app called Commit (http://thinklegend.com/commit) that is based around the "don't break the chain idea". It only allows you to do things on a daily basis (rather than M W F or something similar). This is probably the most common request I get from users, though in keeping with the original methodology I don't plan to add the feature.

Now I think this Habit List looks fantastic and could be a great alternative for users that want that functionality. Well done!

Re: Show HN: Habit List - my first iOS app

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Post by parley »

frou_dh wrote: post #2

The visual design looks great. I'm a fan of such "streak" based tracking (aka Seinfeld Calendar). Looking at it can mentally transport you back to the last time things went wrong and remind you that it wasn't worth it (because you went back on track). Do you have a way to export the recorded data? That's something that bothers me about this kind of iOS app: the data might still be useful after you eventually stop usi…

This! Offering data export functionality (API or otherwise) is what allows data portability nuts like me to use things like Read It later/Evernote/whatever without cringing a bit in fear of losing the data for any number of reasons. The probability of needing it doesn't factor into my gut feelings, just the (miniscule?) risk of it. ;o) Have already started using your app though, it looks very nice!
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