![]() Not as robust as the Pro version for iPhone (which costs $8.99 and has more features)īrendan’s biggest complaint about Opus Domini for Mac OS X was that it was unstable.Not yet optimized for iPhone 5 or iPad Mini.The iPad version has additional functions missing from the iPhone version, such as multiple planner views, master tasks with subtasks, weather info, or quotes. If used for a long time, it would cause crashes or massive slowdowns. Additionally, he noted that sometimes he would enter events and notes, only to have them disappear later on without rhyme or reason. He said it was unacceptable, and I agree with him completely. ![]() Thankfully, in the time that I played around with Opus Domini Mobile, I didn’t experience any loss of data. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean that Opus Domini’s iPhone app is perfect. Though the app is Universal, there are huge differences between how Opus Domini behaves on the iPhone versus the iPad. The iPad version has additional functions missing from the iPhone version, such as subtasks, weather info, or quotes. While I think the layout works really well (with the exception of the use of the blue dot on the monthly view, which should be swapped out for a colored number instead,) it’s all too easy to “clutter” your virtual dayplanner. While it’s nice to have the ability to prioritize the tasks on your list, the prioritization system is clunky: you assign things an A/B/C rating, paired with a number rating (so A2 is not as important as A1). Why couldn’t it just use a color-coding system for priorities? It would be much cleaner and less overwhelming on the eyes. Opus Domini Mobile looks great, but scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find that this iPhone app is still far from perfect. It’s clearly improved in the months since we reviewed the Mac version, but it still has a long way to go before form meets function. As for the PC, Pocket Informant works great with Outlook on Windows.There’s a lot to like, but you can still skip this one for now. They also make versions for other PDA's, but the Mac version would be the first desktop version they would ever do. Both the iPhone and iPad versions are great. The developer is very active and even hinted that a Mac Desktop version might be in the works. The sad thing though is that it does not sync to anything, but the look in feel of it is just like using a Franklin Planner type binder.Īlso, On the iPhone and iPad is an app called Pocket Informant which can use the Franklin Covey methods. I did end up getting the full version at $8.99 and so far I am liking it. There is a free "Lite" version as well if you want to try that out first. Pretty much everything there is in the Franklin Planner. It has the daily pages, record of events, appointments, there are even sections for goals, compass, master tasks and mission statements. I also just ran across a cute little App in the Mac App Store called Opus Domini that pretty much looks just like a Franklin Planner. You could subscribe to Plan Plus Online, it's web based though, but it does do everything and right now has a yearly fee of $50. I used Plan Plus for Windows and Plan Plus for Outlook on my Windows Laptop for years and absolutely loved the Plan Plus for OutlookĪfter switching to the Mac I am not overly happy with what is out there. I too wish there was a Franklin Planner style software available on the Mac.
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