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Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by Swalden123 »

TameAntelope wrote: post #163

Kind of silly, but the association to ADHD makes me feel like I need to have the disorder to make the most use of this app. Maybe pull back a bit on that part of the marketing? People who have ADHD know how valuable checklist apps are, just seems like you're needlessly narrowing your target market.

I know what you mean. Pretty much any ADHD tool is actually going to be valuable to everyone.

From a marketing point of view, I had to start somewhere with an audience I knew to get my message across :)

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by Swalden123 »

mattmireles wrote: post #145

I am a single parent and I too have ADHD & found myself struggling with the same things, so I created a series of "morning routine" Alexa reminders for myself AND my son. - wake up (dad + kid) - make breakfast (dad) - eat breakfast (kid) - get dressed (kid) - make lunch (dad) - get in car (both) The results have been AMAZING!!! Voice reminders FTW. Before this, I was constantly running late. Constantly yelling at him…

I don't use too much voice apps much. Are you basically setting a reminder and at the time it just announces the reminder? In which case I can definitely see how that could help!

That's awesome you've found ways to cope as a single parent with ADHD, that must be a serious challenge.

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by Swalden123 »

desmondw wrote: post #150

I love the idea of this and echo the comments on good UI, but would need to see more convenience for it to be worth switching from my existing system. I currently use Workflowy for this, which has web/native desktop apps for easily typing out lists that can be completed on the phone like this, crossing them off in the same way. Workflowy don't have an apple watch app yet though so you have an advantage there. Also I…

I agree on needing the whole row tappable, its been recurring feedback I've been getting so I will get that happening!

I used to use workflowly, it was great :) I never could quite stick with it for some reason however no idea why.

Quick question, in workflowly can you uncheck the whole list easily?

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by Swalden123 »

Rainymood wrote: post #161

What is the reason it requires iOS 14.1 or later? I run an old version for iOS and would love this. I make repeatable checklists for everything and I feel like this could really help me out.

It's basically the overhead of testing as an indie developer as well as using SwiftUI which is missing a lot of important functionality pre iOS 14. Supporting iOS 13 would unfortunately triple the amount of code I need to write.

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by Swalden123 »

philsnow wrote: post #160
Swalden123 wrote: post #119

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Hi! Thanks for letting me know you are having a problem. I'm unable to replicate any problems with dark mode in some tests I am doing. Can you let me know what device you are using and where the text is?

I'm on an iphone 12 mini, have the same issue (I emailed you some screenshots before seeing this comment in the HN post, but it's the text box where I'm naming a new checklist and also the text entry when I'm adding items to an existing checklist). As a workaround I created some automations in Shortcuts to turn light mode on when I open the app and turn it back to dark when I close it.

Awesome workaround with shortcuts! Something I'm definitely going to find useful.

I'll hopefully have an update submitted at the end of today that fixes any bugs with dark mode.

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by Swalden123 »

tomr_stargazer wrote: post #156
Swalden123 wrote: post #119

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Hi! Thanks for letting me know you are having a problem. I'm unable to replicate any problems with dark mode in some tests I am doing. Can you let me know what device you are using and where the text is?

My device is an iPhone 6S Plus. I’m on iOS 14.4.2. I see “white on white” text in my first text entry box to create a new checklist, and also when viewing the items inside a checklist. The items in a checklist become visible as white text upon gray background only after I mark those items “completed” (ie strikethrough). Thanks again!

Thanks for the detailed info. I'm working on an update today :)

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by Swalden123 »

patentatt wrote: post #132
Swalden123 wrote: post #119

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hi! Thanks for letting me know you are having a problem. I'm unable to replicate any problems with dark mode in some tests I am doing. Can you let me know what device you are using and where the text is?

I’m having the same problem. Latest iOS, iPhone 11pro, dark mode, and white text on white background in the little white bubble right above the keyboard to enter a list name or a list item. Also, the list items themselves are white on white.

Thanks for the info, will have an update submitted hopefully today to resolve the issue.

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by Swalden123 »

renewiltord wrote: post #140
Swalden123 wrote: post #116

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So what you need is an option to have checklists that auto uncheck? I'm currently planning on having a settings that is individual to each Checklist you can set that determines this behaviour :)

Splendid. Since these are early days, is there a mailing list I can subscribe to for feature change logs so I know when I can start using it? Secondarily, is there a reason I can’t just buy this app? I don’t like this buy and then unlock business. The App Store manages the fact that the app is bought. This unlock thing makes it feel fragile.

I wanted to give people a chance to try out the app before purchasing, unfortunately there isn't a way to do both currently.

There is an email list for feature updates :) You can subscribe on the website: https://checkyourlist.app/

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by skinnymuch »

rovr138 wrote: post #92
Swalden123 wrote: post #66

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Yes. The reason I built an iOS app was it is the simplest way to get an app live, if the app gains traction I can definitely expand its availability in the future. Problem with web apps is I often end up with decision fatigue over picking platforms ect. A native app I could just jump in and build.

First thing I did was check the privacy policy and then come here to talk about it. Saw your other comment regarding the privacy policy needing a lot of rework and that’s it’s all local and I went back to download it. I was fine trusting that comment. — Personally, I would not use this app if it needed an account or server. I’m sorry. I don’t know you and the privacy policy things are too broad. I’m very conflicted n…

The good part for the developer is this mindset is a huge minority. Low single digit of population if even that.

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by tedmiston »

alasano wrote: post #31

Yes but do you have anything to remind me to check the checklist app? Even better, some sort of checklist app aggregator app which goes through my various checklist apps that I forget to check? The same thing for note taking apps would be great too. Jokes aside, congrats on launching your app

If you truly want something naggingly persistent, the Due app [1][2] is very full-featured and has an "auto snooze" feature that allows you to have a reminder send you a push notification e.g., every 10 minutes, indefinitely.

[1]: https://www.dueapp.com/

[2]: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/due/id390017969

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