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says:I was wondering if there were any plans for a native iPhone app... Sure, web apps are great and all, but they can't really do cool things like alerts and whatnot. Also, the iPhone lacks a to-do list app at all so there's nothing to sync with.
It would be a great app and something I would gladly pay for. The only native todo list apps now for the iPhone are not so good. I miss the functionality that my Palm E2 to-do list app had (although it was pretty low tech).
-Mike
Posted at 5:15pm on February 22, 2008
says:Native apps would be great, in order to improve speed and interface.
Posted at 6:35pm on February 22, 2008
says:I agree, the lack of a good native todo app on the iPhone is what led me to RTM in the first place. The mobile safari version of RTM is great, but making it native would be even better.
Posted at 2:16am on February 23, 2008
says:I find the web applications useful, but a bit cumbersome and slow to use on the iPhone. A native, lickity-fast RTM application on the iPhone with sync capability to the web would be huge! I prefer to send emails to RTM to record a new task rather than suffer through the web interface.
(That said, I am thankful for the web interface to get access to all my tasks remotely when I really need to)
Posted at 3:13pm on March 5, 2008
says:I just read yesterday that Google is making Google Gears available for some mobile phone platforms (Windows Mobile being one of them). Hopefully when Apple releases the SDK, Google will add functionality of Google Gears to the iPhone. I think this would allow RTM to function on the iPhone along with a host of different native iPhone apps.
Posted at 4:49am on March 6, 2008
says:yea, it's great that they finally gave a date/etc but we not dev peeps won't see anything till June.
Posted at 9:44pm on March 6, 2008
says:With the release of the SDK now, you guys have a few months to get together an amazing RTM app :)
Now I'm off to download the iPhone SDK after the Apple servers had a chance to cool off a little (couldn't get on for hours after the announcement!).
Posted at 3:12am on March 7, 2008
says:yes a native Rtm applicaiton for the iPhone/iTouch would be stellar
Posted at 1:51pm on March 7, 2008
says:clearly, it needs to be an offline app. Well, at least i would like it to be offline for the ipod touch. Then my choice of 'pda' would be clear. i've been a fan of the HTC Touch but waiting for it to come out for verizion. If/once the app is release and is usible offline then my will be choice clear.
Posted at 11:29pm on March 7, 2008
says:Agreed. A native app would be just the ticket. With full capabilities like the web version. But with a user friendly interface - date selection, repeatable events, etc. via graphical selection with minimal character input. Perhaps auto sync back to RTM every few hours along with a manual option. You've got the web utility and a customer base so you're a step ahead of the competition. The OSX ToDo program, which many developers may be forced to sync with, lacks much of what RTM offers - another advantage. I want (need) a native ToDo app and will gravitate toward whatever usable app appears that fits my needs; so much the better if RTM offers it up first.
Posted at 11:37am on March 10, 2008
says:+1 bump
I need offline capabilities on the iPhone. EDGE is ssslllooooww and connectivity is not always available. It needs to be native and not some kind of Google Gears for Mobile (only available for Windows mobile at the moment anyway) solution as otherwise you guys will get killed by dozens of native, pretty GTD apps that *will* come out for iPhone in June.
Posted at 11:50pm on March 19, 2008
says:jamieraut is right about out apps coming out from iphone dev land. Omni Group did say that they working on take there apps to the iphone/ipod touch
Posted at 12:34am on March 20, 2008
says:I agree.
Native iPhone apps for the following would make the iphone so much better.
RTM
gmail - ability to search and label
gcalendar - ability to see your other calendars
ability to sync notes
Sorry to sort of change the subject. RTM on the edge hurts and 3g is not going to be as a fast as a native app that automatically syncs on user controlled timer. so +1 for native RTM app.
Posted at 9:12am on March 24, 2008
says:
I just want to add my name to the list of interested parties wanting the RTM app to be native and "lickity-fast" as stated above. That would rule!
I find the iPhone-like site (i.rtm.com) to be too slow over edge, and end up using the m.rtm.com site instead.
Anyway - keep up the good work!
Posted at 5:29pm on March 24, 2008
says:I'll add my vote to a native iPhone app too. Obviously, thanks to the "no background processes" rule it won't be able to sync in the background - but syncing when you launch/quit it should be more than enough. Basically something that replicates the features of the current (excellent) iPHone web interface, but which is available when I'm on the subway :)
Posted at 5:15pm on March 25, 2008
says:add another vote for native iphone (online/offline) interface. A google gears capable web interface would also be meet the online/offline requirement, but wouldn't be as slick as a native interface.
I'm also interested to see what Omni Group does with OmniFocus for iPhone (assuming they will do it).
Posted at 9:43pm on March 25, 2008
says:+1 vote also for an offline version of the iphone/ipod version ... that would soooo convenient.
Posted at 7:47am on April 10, 2008
says:you can also count me in for this offline app. it would be great, now that it seems like it's available everywhere else i need it...
Posted at 1:33am on April 12, 2008
I'm a new user of RTM and signed up purely because I hope there will be a native app in June.
Posted at 10:52am on April 12, 2008
I'm a big fan or RTM... so simple and sooo flexible!... and i was just about to upgrade to PRO to be able to access with my iphone, but the actual version doesnt meets my requirement of offline browsing as a native app would do... my main problem would be those times when i dont have signal (i live abroad and travel a bit often) and therefore not being able to access my tasks and do a little organizing. So here's one more vote for a native app.
Posted at 12:06pm on April 21, 2008
I am starting out with RTM and would love this feature. I would definately pay for the software the day a native app is released.
Posted at 12:58pm on April 21, 2008
says:I'll add my vote to the list. :)
Posted at 3:02pm on May 3, 2008
says:Yes please, this would be fantastic.
Posted at 4:25am on May 7, 2008
says:I agree and would even pay for it :)
Posted at 2:28pm on May 23, 2008
says:As a Windows Mobile and iPhone user, I have found myself grumbling over the lack of one particular application. Milksync.
However RTM goes about the transmission of data via, native app or MilkSync or whatever, I would greatly appreciate it. Your web service is second to none... now, let's get it working seamlessly on the mobile device that is second to none. : )
Posted at 2:03pm on May 28, 2008
says:Yup. Sign me up. Either gears-based web app or even better a native app.
Posted at 8:34pm on May 29, 2008
says:I think RTM needs a native iPhone app and a native desktop app. Take a look at evernote.com. They haven't released a native iPhone app, but I'm sure they could and that's the functionality I would love in RTM.
As an example. I could run the RTM app on my desktop (possibly with iCal integration) sync it to the cloud. Then I can open the app on my iPhone and see the changes. Then go to iGoogle and see it there. And for quick entires I can still use the Quicksilver plugin.
I need better reminders and the more platforms the better I can stay on track. Using the web app just never works if I want to add a task quickly.
Posted at 2:44pm on June 4, 2008
says:I have been using other online todo apps that work with the iPhone and switched to RTM because of it's integration with GMail. I tried the iPhone interface trial and it was good but like others have said, a bit slow. I've been holding off on getting a Pro account to see if some good native todo apps will be available. But I would definitely get a RTM Pro account if it included a native iPhone app! I would like to know if this is being considered or currently being worked on.
Posted at 3:26pm on June 4, 2008
says:I put off buying an iPhone because they don't have a todo list. I love RTM. A native app would be awesome. I would definitely pay for it.
Posted at 1:28am on June 10, 2008
says:Any official word on this from the RTM team? An iphone native app would be especially great for us iPod touch users. I love RTM but can't get to it at all if I'm outside wi-fi... With today's big announcement from apple I was hoping to hear something official if this will ne available for the launch of the application store. (July 11) Keep up the great work!
Posted at 2:32am on June 10, 2008
says:Yeah, especially when I read that developers have had the iPhone SDK for a few months already.
Posted at 12:41pm on June 10, 2008
says:Location-based (GPS) reminders please.
Posted at 7:15pm on June 10, 2008
"I would definitely get a RTM Pro account if it included a native iPhone app!" x2
Posted at 2:51pm on June 11, 2008
says:I can't wait to use the iphone native app.
Posted at 5:43pm on June 12, 2008
says:I agree - I'd like this natve on the iPhone. I'll try this and OmniFocus for free and see if either company makes an announcement.
Posted at 7:19pm on June 12, 2008
here here! A native app would be great. Congrats on winning the award last night!
Omni focus has a very interesting native app...
Posted at 12:53am on June 13, 2008
says:iPhone + GPS + background push notification service from Apple for third party developers + RTM = amazing!
Posted at 8:54am on June 13, 2008
says:iPhone++
Posted at 8:29pm on June 17, 2008
I really think that a Native App for iPhone would be great.
Posted at 8:53pm on June 17, 2008
says:I agree - Omifocus looks like the killer app at the present but unless the provide an online sync solution to MobileMe or something else I think an RTM native Iphone app would be a really killer. Don't forget there are many Windows users (forced often because of work) who can't use pure Mac offerings.
Posted at 9:22pm on June 18, 2008
I would definitely be interested in this.
It would be amazing.
Posted at 12:00pm on June 19, 2008
says:one more vote for an iPhone native app. I'm sure that you guys see this as a top priority now that the iPhone is poised to become such an important new computing platform (around the world). Having 'access anywhere' via the web is great, but native apps are important because nobody is online all the time (planes, trains and automobiles); even in online places, networks can go down for varying lengths of time.
Posted at 5:36pm on June 20, 2008
says:Yes, yes, I would love a native application!
Guys, keep up the great work; we love RTM!
Alex
Posted at 7:48am on June 25, 2008
says:One more for the native app, although knowing myself, I'm a very forgetful syncer. Push updates please!!
Posted at 12:14pm on June 26, 2008
+1 Native RTM with push tasks would be awesome.
Posted at 1:11pm on June 27, 2008
says:So, I count about 40+ people who would love an iPhone Native app but I don't see any response from RTM
Has anyone heard anything? Are the guys working on it?
Posted at 10:47am on June 30, 2008
Push is a must.
I really think a native iPhone app is the missing link here. I love GTD w/ RTM but I can't work RTM it into my daily life at this point. It's just too impractical. I need to be able to add a task the moment I think of it. No matter where I am. Inspiration strikes at random moments... rarely when I am sitting at a computer & logged into RTM. I can write it down on paper but I usually end up loosing it or being too lazy to enter all of my scribbles into RTM at the end of the day.
Posted at 3:20pm on June 30, 2008
says:Hi guys,
I'll just add mine to the list for an iPhone native-app.
It is soooo frustrating when u can't use RTM properly with no internet!
I hesitate to fully commit to it BECAUSE often I'm travelling and go in and out of coverage....
I'm sure u could build it easy, 'case ur obviously clever... ;-)
Also, it would be SUPERCOOL if u could use the iPhone's new GPS to automatically find out the location and serve u up things to do based on that. How slick'd that be?
You're probably already on it.
Look forward to a funky app soon,
K
Posted at 7:08am on July 6, 2008
says:I agree and look forward to a great native RTM app for iPhone and iPod Touch. It would be perfect !
The single problem with the web app is indeed when we cannot connect to the web or when the connection is very slow. For instance, I was doing shopping yesterday but I could not connect to the web in the supermarket. So I could not consult my errand list on my iPhone !
So, with a native app, it would be very useful that this app could keep the tasks from the last sync and send the modifications at the next sync (modifications made when the iPhone was off-line).
Posted at 11:03am on July 6, 2008
says:Just want to add my vote for an offline/native RTM for iPhone. I LOVE RTM, and brag it up to anyone I think might be interested in listening :) There are six people in my little office who own iPhones, and all of them whine about the lack of a good integrated to-do app. I keep telling them when the apps store opens this month, RTM will be there waiting.... (fingers crossed)
Thanks for the great service.
Posted at 3:54pm on July 6, 2008
says:I'm also declaring for this service. Make it happen, RTM!
Posted at 6:40pm on July 6, 2008
says:Do you know if the RTM team has the project to develop a native app for iPhone ? no answer from them about that ? again it would be great. Otherwise we could imagine that another company develops a native app which could sync with RTM, no ?... what does the RTM team think about this possibility ?
Posted at 2:10pm on July 7, 2008
Well, Bob seems to be frantically coding something here... ;)
Thanks for the feedback everyone! We love the iPhone too.
Posted at 11:28am on July 10, 2008
says:Please make it happen. We need a native iPhone RTM app !!! :-)
Posted at 11:47am on July 10, 2008
says:I'm kind of disappointed his wasn't planned in advance!
But yeah, we definitely need a native app.
Posted at 12:48pm on July 10, 2008
desenso, Bob has been frantically coding on this something for many months... :)
Posted at 1:08pm on July 10, 2008
the app store launched today.... without rtm. at least i didn't find you guys. I hope you wanted to include the new tricks bob learned at the wwdc. thumbs up for the rtm iphone native app with over the air sync !
Posted at 2:26pm on July 10, 2008
says:I was crossing my fingers with hope to find the RTM app while browsing the in the App Store. No luck. :(
Posted at 3:19pm on July 10, 2008
says:I can wait a while, as long as I know "something" is coming, haha. Yay rtm! :D
Posted at 3:23pm on July 10, 2008
Maybe we haven't been feeding Bob enough bananas? I knew we should have made him code faster...
Anyway, if there's something to share, you can be sure we'll share it. :)
Posted at 3:24pm on July 10, 2008
says:Ok Emily.. I'll wait.. don't stress Bob too much.. I think we can wait some week.. and I'm sure it will be astonishing!
Ps. Integration with Gmap!!!!!!!! ;-)
Posted at 4:13pm on July 10, 2008
says:Emily, where can I send bananas for Bob ? ;-)
Posted at 8:06pm on July 10, 2008
Oh yeah, I'd totally use an RTM app on my iPod if it was able to run offline! Yay!
Posted at 9:33pm on July 10, 2008
says:While looking for an RTM app on the AppStore on iTunes, I found the Todo app (one word, or you'll find a different app), which synchronizes with RTM, and it looks pretty good, but:
- it isn't free (10$)
- it doesn't seem to support locations, maps or anything similar
- it's not made by RTM ;-)
- I don't think the app notifies you directly on the phone for tasks, but that's apple's fault, since they don't even let apps run in the background (therefore no notifications)... I know they plan to add some notification servers sometime soon, but that would need an internet connection, and the main point is to have an offline app (and only synchronize when you're online), so... thanks Apple... :-(
I don't have an iPhone yet, but I plan to get one sometime soon now, and I will rather wait for Bob to eat many bananas and finish his coding on that something ;-)
Posted at 10:06pm on July 10, 2008
says:Alberto - could you please elaborate on how Todo syncs with RTM? On a task level, a list level, a smart list level? What metadata fields does it support, and could you please provide a URL to its developer? I don't mean to sound dubious - I am in fact excited to learn more.
Posted at 12:17am on July 11, 2008
says:Can we clone bob? I would love to be able to work on to do lists on planes, etc.
And thank you ahead of time for working on whatever the heck you are working on.
Posted at 12:35am on July 11, 2008
says:I just wanted to add my vote for RTM native on the iPhone. I currently access RTM via the mobile interface from a Palm Treo several times a week (I primarily use RTM through a browser). I will be purchasing an Iphone in the next few days.
Thanks!
Posted at 2:06am on July 11, 2008
i would totally pay for an RTM native app for the iphone. something that syncs all across RTM but is available without having to load a web app.
Posted at 3:41am on July 11, 2008
says:Hello,
We expect all the native application that will allow us to use RTM every 5 seconds. Access with a 2G connection to the application is quite frustrating, because this is the weak point of RTM, speed boot on the Iphone.
So we wait, and if you want Beta testers, made me sign!
Posted at 9:44am on July 11, 2008
says:ranbarton - Yes you can find information and screencasts about the app on the app website here.
Posted at 10:04am on July 11, 2008
says:Thank you, Alberto. I am grateful for the link.
Posted at 1:56pm on July 11, 2008
says:Wow. I encourage anyone interested in a native RTM ipHone app to watch this screen cast: http://www.appigo.com/screencasts/RTMConnect.mov
At first glance, it seems very much like MilkSync for Blackberry, i.e., the tasks come over but no list information.
I posted a question in the program's google groups board about how it handles lists and smart lists, and look forward to learning more.
Emily/Bob - Here you have a programmer using your API to beat you to the market. I am both impressed at your openness and worried about the competition. I think this effort compels you all to deliver a solution that includes the list constructs on the iPhone/iPod, or to duplicate his effort for less than his asking price, or to partner with him in some way, I suppose. I will watch to see the results of Bob's labors most eagerly. More bananas!
Posted at 2:23pm on July 11, 2008
says:I saw the Appigo app too while looking at the existing To Do apps in the App Store. I couldn't believe my luck in finding one that sync's with RTM.
I purchased it immediately!
Posted at 5:11pm on July 11, 2008
Thanks ranbarton, just bought a copy of Appigo's ToDo. Awesome.
Posted at 2:41am on July 12, 2008
says:I just bought Todo, and at least for a GTD type setup that uses smart lists, it is entirely useless.
Appigo's Todo will not sync any smart list whatsoever. It can only do static lists. As a result after syncing I get a single list with 200 items. It is impossible to find anything and I'll likely delete the app.
+1 for a native RTM app please!
Posted at 3:36am on July 12, 2008
says:gappenz, I must understand that, if you use smart lists, even your static lists are not synchronized and you obtain a single list with all your items ???...
Posted at 8:35am on July 12, 2008
says:Definitely interested in a native iPhone app. Would certainly pay a few bucks extra, but would also appreciate its being included in a Pro membership. Either way makes sense for me.
And it can't happen fast enough. :)
Let us know where we can send bananas for Bob to help him out. ;)
Posted at 2:54pm on July 12, 2008
says:@chrisbx
The application sync's all your lists EXCEPT smartlists. So on the application, you'll see your static, manually created lists separated, etc., and you can assign new tasks to those lists just fine.
I think that's what your asking...
For me, when mobile, I only care about things due "Today" so I'm less affected by the smartlists.
I was really, really looking for something that would allow me to use RTM on my phone that was faster than the web, and this saves me from having to learn a new system like Things or OmniFocus (aka, the most expensive task app on earth).
If RTM wants to come out with their own app, great. In the mean time, I think the Appigo app is more than what I was expecting and works (so far) flawlessly.
To each his own I guess. I was hoping to just clear up as much as possible with this post.
Posted at 4:35pm on July 12, 2008
says:Emily,
Terrific news!!!! Can't wait -- I'm very excited!
Thanks for the tip of the hat.
Best.
Posted at 4:59pm on July 12, 2008
says:This is probably one of the few apps I will purchase on the App store :)
Posted at 6:01pm on July 12, 2008
says:@chrisbox, @chriswitt
chriswitt is correct. Static lists get sync'd, but smart are simply ignored as if they did not exist. If you have mainly static lists, this probably works fairly well for you. But I have not found out yet how to get a decent GTD type setup with RTM that use mostly static lists.
If anyone has a good GTD style setup with RTM that works with ToDo, I'd love to hear about it. In the meantime I am back to the web interface.
Posted at 6:34pm on July 12, 2008
says:I was going to +1 for a native RTM app, but wow, Appigo seems to do the job just fine. Sweet!
Posted at 8:43pm on July 12, 2008
says:I also vow to buy a RTM iphone app. I already have Omnifocus but I'm hesitant to migrate as I've been a long time user of rtmilk.
Go Bob!
Posted at 9:06pm on July 12, 2008
says:Yay Bob!
Posted at 9:30pm on July 12, 2008
says:+1 for native iphone app
Posted at 1:38am on July 13, 2008
says:1 more for native iPhone app please. if you are working on it could you add a note to the blog. thanks
Posted at 9:16am on July 13, 2008
says:@ gappenz and chriswitt
Thank you for your answers. Thus ToDo is usable with RTM even if you have smart lists BUT you cannot sync these smart lists which are ignored. About these smart lists, appigo support has written that "We are looking into the possibility of supporting them and will keep you all up-to-date about the progress." (http://groups.google.com/group/appigo-todo/browse_thread/thread/f0ec596109eb48f4)
Posted at 10:02am on July 13, 2008
says:Another question : are the shared lists supported by ToDo ?
Posted at 11:10am on July 13, 2008
says:It seems that there are other important problems between ToDo and RTM : http://groups.google.com/group/appigo-todo/browse_thread/thread/9838d58a06154583
Posted at 11:22am on July 13, 2008
says:Add me to the list: i'd very happily purchase it.
Posted at 2:43pm on July 13, 2008
says:I'd love a native iPhone app. That would cause me to renew my pro subscription when it lapses or I'd pay a moderate additional fee for the app (which I think is the only way to make it happen given the app store.
Posted at 6:33pm on July 13, 2008
says:+1 for a native RTM iPhone/iPod Touch app as well. That would be incredible. I'd definitely renew my pro subscription as well.
Posted at 6:41pm on July 13, 2008
says:I would DEFINITELY purchase a native RTM app for iPhone!
Posted at 4:05am on July 14, 2008
says:I've been waiting to see if RTM has been working on a native iPhone app for some time now, and as soon as I find out one way or the other, I'll be purchasing a Pro subscription.
Posted at 4:44am on July 14, 2008
says:Wow... that's a lot of interested people. +1
Posted at 10:44am on July 14, 2008
+1. I'll go pro for this.
Posted at 1:42pm on July 14, 2008
Add me to the hungry RTMers list for a native iPhone app. Has there been an official position on this from RTM?
Posted at 2:32pm on July 14, 2008
says:Also adding my interest, RTM is the best solution I have found so far, but edge access is to slow for real use here in Ireland.
Would love to see a iPhone app , I know Bob is working on something :-) Will be patient , but available as a beta tester
Posted at 2:47pm on July 14, 2008
says:Many apparently want this, and I'm sure the number will grow rapidly, given that apple has already sold 1,000,000 3Gs since friday.
We all bow to the will of the mighty bob, and hope he will grace us with his iPhone compatibility soon. =)
Posted at 3:21pm on July 14, 2008
says:Would love to hear how Bob is doing on his iPhone project!
Posted at 3:34pm on July 14, 2008
+1
It would be great!
Posted at 6:18pm on July 14, 2008
says:I think Bob should take as long as he needs to make a high quality and stable iPhone app. I hope the app will also work with the iPod Touch!
I'd definitely get a pro subscription for it! And, again, please don't couple it to the iPhone :P
Posted at 6:30pm on July 14, 2008
says:I am also interested in a native RTM app!
I'm also hoping for a gmail/gcalendar app.
Posted at 7:07pm on July 14, 2008
+1 for a native iPhone app. Glad to hear that it's in progress...will def upgrade to Pro if that's what it takes to get it.
Posted at 8:55pm on July 14, 2008
says:+1 for native iphone/ipod touch app!
Posted at 9:01pm on July 14, 2008
says:I just upgraded to Pro in order to support development of the native app!
Posted at 9:43pm on July 14, 2008
says:+1, paid for pro before trial was up in the hopes that the money will pay for more bananas to speed the coding of the application that may or may not be a native iphone app.
Posted at 1:25am on July 15, 2008
says:Likewise.
Posted at 5:15pm on July 15, 2008
says:I use the Web app, it's kinda okay but like others said it's kinda slowish.
Would gladly part with some euros for a native RTM, that would be flippin' sweet...
Native app FTW!!
Posted at 5:23pm on July 15, 2008
says:Here's to hoping for a native RTM application! More bananas!
Posted at 6:26pm on July 15, 2008
says:The program "Todo" has a RTM sync function.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=282778557&mt=8
Posted at 7:33pm on July 15, 2008
says:Whoa so it does. I just tried it out and it's pretty nice. I'd still reallllly like to see Bob whoop something up but this certainly works in the meantime.
Quick review:
Set up is dead simple
Initial sync took a couple of minutes (i have 1000+ completed tasks)
The data model fits nicely with RTM (tasks, lists, priorities, etc)
Adding tasks is pretty easy
So far pushing changes back up is taking quite a while... not sure if it's my connection, the server, or that maybe it's pushing/pulling all 1000+ with each sync?
Either way, totally solid app that works great.
Posted at 1:16am on July 16, 2008
says:One more support for a native RTM application for the iPhone! I'm holding out a month before I buy Todo or something like it instead - I'd love to support RTM instead of someone else.
Posted at 2:14am on July 16, 2008
says:Ok update (see 2 posts above):
The subsequent syncing works really well and is pretty zippy (5 or so seconds on my crappy vermont backwoods cowpower dsl).
So, until RTM comes up with an even better integrated homegrown app I've got to say that Todo is dang nice.
Posted at 2:31am on July 16, 2008
From one Bob to the next...
I'll throw a bundle of bananas into the mix... just tell me where to ship.
Bob
Posted at 5:25am on July 16, 2008
says:I would give my third unborn child for a native iPhone app!!!
Posted at 1:23pm on July 16, 2008
says:I think the quickest and easiest way to get bananas to Bob is to sign up for Pro, here:
http://www.rememberthemilk.com/account/order/
Posted at 1:53pm on July 16, 2008
says:Maybe if you setup an offer where if anyone that signs up for a pro account will have access (either free or discounted) to the native app when it comes out.
This way, you can have more money initially and thank the supporters.
How does that sound?
Posted at 2:37pm on July 16, 2008
+1 for native iphone app!
looking forward to seeing what Bob comes up with...
Posted at 6:48pm on July 16, 2008
says:Has anyone from RTM actually said something is in development?
I am a pro user and would prefer not to have to buy a 3rd party application for the iPhone to sync with my RTM account
Posted at 8:53pm on July 16, 2008
says:@daj_uk, above emily (Remember The Milk) says: "desenso, Bob has been frantically coding on this something for many months... :)" Posted at 1:08pm on July 10, 2008
Certainly not a 100% sure thing, but definitely seems to be an indication of what we should expect.
Posted at 9:31pm on July 16, 2008
says:I'd much rather pay $10 for a native app from RTM that supports all or most of RTMs features than $10 for a third party app that only works so-so with RTM.
Posted at 11:00pm on July 16, 2008
emily, any word on that native app? can you guys post screenshots or something? we're all dying to see!!!
Posted at 3:50pm on July 17, 2008
says:+1. Would love to see a native app soon. I'm sure that the RTM staff will bust out one that will rock. The web app is awesome on a WiFi connection but the Edge is toooooo sllloooowwww.
Posted at 7:43pm on July 17, 2008
yes to a native app. I am willing to pay for a native app because I have an iTouch and unlike an iPhone I do not necessarily have constant access to internet. I am also willing to pay if the app lives up to RTM standards (which i'm sure it will)
also, please hurry i cannot rely on those other crappy todo's available now.
Posted at 10:20pm on July 17, 2008
says:I'm actually upgrading to pro now just in the hope that a native app is around the corner. The dataplan for iPhone here in norway is pretty lousy, so I hope it comes with an offline mode. :)
Posted at 12:10pm on July 18, 2008
says:Emily, without disturbing Bob in his work, could you give information to us about the native app ? when can we expect it ? in two days, two weeks, two months,... ;-)
Posted at 7:04pm on July 18, 2008
says:We'll probably see it when the last two lines of code are written...:-)
Posted at 8:28pm on July 18, 2008
says:An offline app would be excellent. Like others, I'm an iPod touch user, so I don't have internet access everywhere I go.
Heck, if there was an offline app, I'd pay for the app AND the pro account.
Posted at 12:23pm on July 19, 2008
says:Since we have no indication when an RTM iPhone app may be released, I went ahead and coughed up the $10 for Appigo Todo. It's pretty nice. Fairly snappy and intuitive. The only issue for me is lack of support for Smart Lists which are pretty much all I use. But I suppose it'll do for now!
Maybe purchasing that app will guarantee RTM's will come out soon..
Posted at 6:31pm on July 19, 2008
Any word from RTM on if this is in development??
Posted at 3:01am on July 21, 2008
says:Adding my name to the list that a native app would rule.
Posted at 3:55am on July 21, 2008
says:Add one more to the list of people interested
Posted at 12:33pm on July 21, 2008
says:So great that I am not the only one who's looking for a native RTM app. I also have Apigo's To Do for the reasons elaborated on this thread before however I want a native native app. So Bob, we'll wait for you ... as you know we were to send you all bananas on God's great world if that was to help accelerate shipping your new something. Yours, immi from Germany.
Posted at 4:51pm on July 21, 2008
Currently evaluating RTM, loving it so far. I have to say I'd sign up for a pro account in a heartbeat given a native iPhone app. Go Bob!
Posted at 6:58pm on July 21, 2008
Like others I have an iPodTouch. We don't always have acccess to the internet, otherwise I would have purchased a PRO account by now. I have to agree with tswartz. I will gladly pay up for a native app, I will by ToDo soon, but I would rather support RTM. It is THE best. (I've tried, and deleted, dozens of other apps and they are weak compared to RTM.)
Posted at 7:49pm on July 21, 2008
i need a todo list, and it looks like to get a good one i will end up paying, if i knew there was an app on the way i will hold off.. otherwise (and im sure im not the only one) the omni program will likely get my $$ and once people are forced to pay they dont switch often.
Posted at 9:32pm on July 21, 2008
says:For all you ipod/iphone owners, there is an application called Zenbe lists which I'm sure you've heard of by now. It includes sync funtionality and the ability to make lists on the mobile device at the least. A native RTM application would be nice though.
Posted at 2:14am on July 22, 2008
says:Another vote for the native RTM iPhone App. I too am using Apogee's ToDo and actually a pretty nifty little app. As everyone has pointed out a very nice interface and frankly once you use a native app..there's no going back to a web-app...gosh in RTM....just to wait each screen to redraw is painful in edge....better to use the iPhone for quick on the fly checking your list adding tasks to the inbox and my favorite entry method...Jott.
While the jott iPhone app is not as good as ReQall, the phone application in jott is better than ReQall. You just call the toll free number, Jott says, who you wannna call and you say, "remember the milk" and then you blab on. Then a couple of minutes later you select the refresh button on the bottom left of ToDo and there is your transcripted blab as a task in your inbox.
You can quickly process to the desired RTM list, assign a due date, assign a priority level and add some notes in mere seconds.
What is missing are 1) tags, 2) location, 3) Repeat patterns but other than that very nice app.
One unique feature which is not in RTM but is really sweet is that you assign a task "type" and can set it as "normal" default, to call a contact, email a contact or visit a website and with each of these options other than "normal" you get a popup screen to specify a contact or web page...too cool.
Posted at 4:43am on July 22, 2008
says:Forgot to mention the other "holy grail" for my preferred way of working would be to have RTM or another system better integrate with my calendar in iCal which is also synced to the iPhone via MobileME.
Why...as many of us know...when you check your massive to do list, eventually you decide on doing one or more tasks on a specific day and perhaps even a time. For me translating tasks to a time commitment on a calendar is what better prepares me to do the task. In iCal this is pretty easy..you can actually drag todo's onto the calendar.
Also fascinating that Apple does give you access to your iCal tasks in Mobile me on the web...so you can see the same tasks online and on your mac at home but...why not the iPhone...bizzare considering Mobile Me syncs contacts, calendar and mail, and documents and bookmarks.
As of now...only Omnifocus plays nicely with iCal but that is an awfully steep price to pay for admission....$80 for the desktop app and $20 for the iPHone app....
Anyway, I'm going to try to sit tight and watch this space for a month or so and see how things and Omnifocus and RTM and a host of other task management software battle it out in the new application store space....
Posted at 4:55am on July 22, 2008
says:Any update on the iPhone app? don't want to give me money to a different company if you guys are coming out with a solution.
Posted at 11:01am on July 23, 2008
says:I too am anxiously waiting for a native iPhone RTM app. Just throwing another log on the fire. :)
Posted at 1:28pm on July 23, 2008
says:+1
Posted at 3:47pm on July 23, 2008
+1
Posted at 6:59pm on July 23, 2008
+18 (my friends agree)
Posted at 7:49pm on July 23, 2008
says:I also use Appigo because it the only option.
I think the smart lists, tags and location would be great.
The Omnifocus killer is RTM native app + location awareness (as implemented by omni focus)
Posted at 9:38pm on July 23, 2008
says:+1
Posted at 11:09pm on July 23, 2008
+1
Posted at 8:18am on July 24, 2008
chrisbx, I did ask Bob when he might be done, but he's a secretive little fellow, and wouldn't let anything slip. :(
He did say to let you all know that he really appreciates the bananas you've been sending his way (in fact, I think he's starting to look a bit chubby!).
As for a release date, I think tjndds may be onto something... when the last two lines of code are written sounds about right. :) We're doing everything we can to hurry Bob along though.
Posted at 12:52pm on July 24, 2008
says:Thanks for the update Emily, much appreciated. I do wish I had an idea of weeks vs months on this. If it's months I need to switch to another solution now, because I do indeed need an RTM native iPhone app for RTM to work in my use-case.
Very excited though!
Posted at 9:18pm on July 24, 2008
says:can't wait!
Posted at 7:31am on July 25, 2008
says:Thanks Emily !
Same as jdcoffman...
Posted at 8:52am on July 25, 2008
wooohooo. Anyway we can sign up for an email update as soon as it's ready?
Posted at 5:06pm on July 25, 2008
+1
Could it be that the RTM team is waiting for iPhone's push notification services to go live before they release a native client? I'd be happy enough with a fetch-type syncing but push-based syncing would rock!
Posted at 7:27pm on July 25, 2008
says:I am a pro user and would also like this native app to be available. AND, re-designed. The pro online app is NOT intuitive at all. A pain to use. Can't believe I paid to use it, but it works.
Zak
Posted at 9:54pm on July 25, 2008
says:Thanks emily for the update - my fiancee and I are both looking forward to the native app.
Posted at 4:16pm on July 26, 2008
says:thank you for the update, i'm really Wait for this native app
Posted at 9:43am on July 27, 2008
says:+1
Posted at 12:48pm on July 28, 2008
says:ToDo app works fine and synchs very well. However, lacking Tags and Tag filtering makes it almost useless to me.
It will do for now because it's much better than the Safari based RTM.
I'm strongly considering OmniFocus, which I also use for more complex tasks but it doesn't have a web version.
Please RTM, give us the native app! I'll pay for it!
Posted at 3:58pm on July 28, 2008
says:Here is a critical issue I want to bring up.
Let's assume this native iphone application exists for RTM.
The question I have is how exactly will it sync with the web ? As a native app, I am not looking for a long delay until I am able to flick a todo as "done" but I also want to make sure I am looking at my "latest" list, even if I had updated it just a few minutes ago on my computer.
I am hoping that RTM will implement a local DB on the iphone and while each time I enter the application, I understand that an internet connection will be created to sync the local DB to the server - don't make me wait. Show me all the tasks in the local DB and allow me to complete one right there.
And then, once the new tasks/info have downloaded from the web, update the local db.
Possible? Or will we have a few second (lets call it 5-10 seconds) delay between selecting the app and actually being able to use it...
Thanks!
Posted at 11:27pm on July 28, 2008
+1 vote
I do want a native iPhone app !
Need an alert function and quick response.
Posted at 5:24am on July 30, 2008
says:I signed up for an RTM pro account after stumbling across Appigo's ToDo app in the iTunes store. Works fine for now, but I do wish there was a version that supported smartlists. I'd happily pay for a native RTM To Do app. Fingers crossed!
Posted at 11:00am on July 30, 2008
says:+1
I am sure, this would be the best ToDo app for the iphone.
Posted at 1:01pm on July 30, 2008
says:Another vote for a native iPhone app. I'd pay $10.
Posted at 1:41pm on July 30, 2008
says:+1 again. :)
Posted at 8:18pm on July 30, 2008
+1
Posted at 8:50pm on July 30, 2008
can't wait!
Posted at 5:27am on July 31, 2008
i have not paid for a single iphone native app to this point
but rmilk has become an important tool in my life
i would love to see a well designed iphone native app
this poor college student will even pay a reasonable amount for it
so please release it soon!
thanks
Posted at 9:41am on July 31, 2008
says:Same here!
Posted at 4:28pm on July 31, 2008
says:I think RTM should release a native iPhone App that is free for Pro users and costs $32.50 for everyone else ($25 for RTM, the rest is Apple Tax).
What does everyone else say?
Posted at 8:05pm on July 31, 2008
Great idea, would be a nice reason to renew my 'Pro' account
Posted at 8:28pm on July 31, 2008
says:I'm in.
Posted at 11:44pm on July 31, 2008
Add me to the list...need the native app in order for this to really really work.
Posted at 3:34am on August 1, 2008
says:I try again : Emily, any good news for us ? when ? ;-)
Posted at 8:23am on August 1, 2008
says:+1 on the app, and +1 on the reminders function request. Would save me some SMS.
Posted at 3:22pm on August 1, 2008
says:1+ on the app
Posted at 4:36pm on August 1, 2008
not a pro...yet...just waiting for a native app :)
Posted at 6:43pm on August 1, 2008
I was thinking, will Pro members get the native app for free? If not, then there doesn't seem like much point in signing up at the moment.
Also, access to the current web app is $25 which seems pretty expensive when compared to a few of the 'ToDo' apps that are available now.
What does everyone else think?
Posted at 9:39pm on August 1, 2008
says:I gladly paid $25 for the pro account because (a) I love RTM and (b) I like to support companies I believe in. While I hope/expect the native iPhone app to be free to pro users, I would probably still buy it even if it cost extra. Since signing up for RTM less than a month ago, I have come to rely on it as my main GTD motivator. It is unbelievable how more productive I have become.
Initially, I think it should be pretty barebones, but the possibilities are endless here -- integration with Google Maps, calendaring, etc. This could be one of the top iPhone apps of all time.
Posted at 3:43pm on August 2, 2008
says:I'm hoping the native app will have full features like list creation or task deletion.
Posted at 3:45pm on August 2, 2008
says:Add me to the list of people willing to buy a native iPhone app that syncs to my web account of RTM.
Posted at 5:29pm on August 2, 2008
says:I ended up buying ToDo by appigo. It's a really great app but doesn't quite support recurring tasks etc.
Can't wait for an official client. Will probably use both when that comes around. Now all I really need is a desktop client for OSX.
Posted at 8:48am on August 3, 2008
says:I bought Appigo too - if you don't use smart lists or recurring tasks (and I don't yet) then it's perfect.
I hope the official RTM app is as nice as this app. The layout and usability is perfect.
Posted at 9:51am on August 3, 2008
says:+1
Posted at 10:46am on August 3, 2008
says:Spooky - I mention recurring tasks and then Appigo release an update that supports them...
Posted at 8:26am on August 4, 2008
says:Appigo's Todo is the best I've found. Especially now that they have the update with recurring tasks. WELL worth the $9.99.
Does anyone know if they are planning on making an app? With Appigo's ToDo I don't see a huge amount of room for improvement with an RTM native app. I mean they are working to have everything that RTM has already and they have a huge headstart.
Posted at 3:16pm on August 4, 2008
says:Come on RTM, we know the app vetting process is arcane and takes forever but some news would be greatly appreciated. I'd be happy to upgrade to a pro account and pay for the app if need be but please could you let us know about how its going? I'm going to hold off buying another app until I really need one in September but RTM would be my favourite one to use.
Posted at 3:32pm on August 4, 2008
I might consider gettting a pro account if they had a native iphone app too. It would be very useful to me. I almost feel punished for being an iphone user since I can access the mobile version just as easily without paying an extra cost. C'mon RTM you know you want to create a native app and wow us!
Posted at 3:45pm on August 4, 2008
Not sure the lingo of "native app" so i might be asking the same question.
will it ever be possible to use RTM offline on my Ipod touch then sync when I have internet service?
Posted at 9:33pm on August 4, 2008
says:Dudes, Emily just said less than two weeks ago that it is coming along, so we all just need to chill. I am fine using the clunky web app until the native app is released. I am sure it'll kick butt when it comes out.
As for another app stealing its thunder, there were plenty of todo apps and sites available before RTM, yet there is a reason RTM is the best. I am sure the reason the native app is taking a little while is they want to do it right, rather than rush it out.
That said, I'd prefer to have it before they go all-out and implement calendar and map integration.
Posted at 3:17am on August 5, 2008
says:Another reply... just to make the thread hot.. ;-))))
Posted at 2:09pm on August 5, 2008
says:+1 for an iphone app! As for the paid/unpaid, I'd hope since I'm already pro I would get it for free...seems a little steep otherwise.
Posted at 2:33pm on August 5, 2008
says:+1!!! I'm ready to pay for the RTM native app.
Posted at 6:43pm on August 5, 2008
says:+1 for a native iPhone app. After playing around with RTM for a little while I've just adopted the the GTD methodology using RTM and upgraded to Pro. Although the web app is okay I'd love a nicely laid out, seamlessly synced (ideally using mobileme), fully featured native iPhone app, linked to iCal and Google Maps. I'd happily pay for that, in fact I WANT to pay for that, I have my credit card ready and waiting, bring it on...ps: If we could have a native desktop version as well to complement the website service that would be perfect. Keep the web app free and charge for the desktop and iPhone app.
Posted at 7:03pm on August 5, 2008
says:I just paid for the web app in hopes of feeding Bob more bananas so we can see a native, offline app. I imagine it would be free, since you have to pay for the service, but I'd pay some more money to have the app native and offline so I can manage my tasks even when in airplane mode.
I'd also rather wait until Bob has time to test it than rush it out the door. Nothing quite like waiting for an app only to have its release be somewhat bumpier than it should be (*ahem* SplashID)
Posted at 8:39pm on August 5, 2008
says:+1 here too, I've bought things but would raher use rtm if there was a native app.
Posted at 2:07pm on August 6, 2008
says:I decided to help feed Bob as well in hopes it will help motivate him to work on the native iPhone app.. :-)
Posted at 2:16pm on August 6, 2008
says:please!
Posted at 5:02pm on August 6, 2008
says:iPhone app, "Things" by Cultured Code, is a native app that connects to RTM
Posted at 10:01pm on August 6, 2008
says:I can't seem to find any information on "Things" and syncing with RTM. It doesn't seem capable of syncing with RTM (??).
Any link to any info?
Posted at 11:02pm on August 6, 2008
If i could have a native iphone app that works basically like the netvibes RTM widget I would gladly get a pro account and buy the app. I'm not a huge fan of the way the iphone/safari interface is laid out.
Posted at 11:49pm on August 6, 2008
says:+1 for the native iPhone app.
I'm holding off upgrading my account to pro, because I don't got no iPhone yet.
Posted at 8:36am on August 7, 2008
says:Count me in for one more who will definitely 'go PRO' once there is a standalone RTM iPhone app.
Posted at 10:26pm on August 7, 2008
says:+1 for native iPhone app..
Posted at 3:00pm on August 8, 2008
says:+1 for native app
Posted at 7:35pm on August 8, 2008
says:I add my request for a native IPhone ap. I have been using Things for IPhone and there are some things about it I prefer to RTM on the IPhone. If you made these changes, I would be oh so happy! I want to be able to move to-do's from one list to another in multiples, including the TODAY and TOMORROW lists. Also, I love how Things requires just one touch to show an item completed. Is there a log somewhere of items done? There may be, but I love that about Things, too. I am considering RTM because it has no calendar or email synching and I don't own a mac so all my to-dos could be gone if my phone crashes. Things is definitely quicker than RTM, too. More integration with gmail and google calendar online would be great, too!
Posted at 9:33pm on August 8, 2008
says:Any news on an app?
Posted at 2:50am on August 9, 2008
says:+1. C'mon RTM, be a pal and respond to your followers!!!
Posted at 12:10pm on August 10, 2008
says:+1 Please make it available.
Posted at 9:02am on August 11, 2008
says:reminders, and geo location reminders
Posted at 6:39pm on August 11, 2008
says:+1
Posted at 11:08pm on August 11, 2008
says:Native app! Native app, I say. :p
+1
Posted at 5:32am on August 12, 2008
says:+1
Posted at 2:06pm on August 12, 2008
says:esnatos *SORRY* it's not Things, it is:
Appigo, Todo
www.appigo.com
They have a Todo application that syncs with RTM
Posted at 5:03pm on August 12, 2008
says:hwangeruk - smart lists aren't supported in appigo, which is a personal pain for me. Honestly, I'm monitoring Things and waiting for the sync feature to be introduced with their cool native iPhone app and their desktop app. If that works well I'll switch, but will continue to monitor RTM as I have a soft spot for this service. Just wish RTM would hurry up and release the darn thing, but at least there's an alternative...
Posted at 6:05pm on August 12, 2008
says:+1 for native app! This would be *so* helpful for me with my iPod touch
Posted at 4:56am on August 13, 2008
says:Dear Remember The Milk Genius Developers:
There is obviously a critical mass of people out there who are desperate for an RTM iphone app. You're obviously working on it, or decided against working on it for some reason. Why not make a public statement, so we can stop worrying?
This is keeping me up at night.
Love you,
Juan
Posted at 11:57am on August 13, 2008
says:+1
Posted at 12:57pm on August 13, 2008
says:This is keeping my up at night too
Appigo To Do doesn't cut it if you want to use tags, so any chance of using a GTD methodology is out
Hopefully a RTM iPhone app would sort all that out
Posted at 2:50pm on August 13, 2008
says:Juantastic--If you'll note above, Emily has made a number of statements to the effect that they are working on an application. Most recently, see July 24th.
Posted at 5:06pm on August 13, 2008
says:Native app is a must - the savings that I would accumulate from NOT receiving text message reminders but rather have the native app remind me on the iPhone directly - it's huge, and totally worth the money.
Posted at 5:54pm on August 13, 2008
says:Thanks for your post Emily (July 24th at 14:52). It's always a good feeling to be kept in the loop...
Please add my name as a banana supplier for Bob and whatever I can do to help him get through those codecrunching nights.
I am dreaming of an RTM app which allows me to consult my RTM ToDo lists when I'm offline (somewhere with niether WiFi nor mobile coverage) and am allowing myself to fantasize about even being able to modify my RTM information offline and sync afterwards when I'm back online. This is what I'm doing with Zenbe Lists while waiting...
Although I certainly understand why you can't predict release dates or pre-announcements... I mean how long has RTM been in "beta" now? But I appreciate you keeping us informed and letting us know you are working in this direction...
Go for it Bob we're all counting on you!!!
;-)
Posted at 10:17am on August 14, 2008
says:+1
= )
Posted at 9:26pm on August 14, 2008
says:Google Gears is and RTM are working with Linux on N800. Does Google Gears work on Safari?
Posted at 2:05am on August 15, 2008
says:Enjoy the bananas, Bob!
...but please, make the native app soon!!!!!!!
Posted at 4:51am on August 15, 2008
says:Any release date set?
Posted at 4:59am on August 15, 2008
says:Can't waiiiiiiiiiiit!
Actually, I can. Bob is probably caught up in the hype of Australia doing so well in the Olympics.
=]
Posted at 9:59am on August 15, 2008
says:I would love to see this soon!
Posted at 12:34pm on August 15, 2008
This would make me use this site for all of my tasks were it integrated with my iPhone.
Posted at 2:28pm on August 15, 2008
+1 :) would use this big time.
Posted at 5:14am on August 16, 2008
says:Keep in mind that they can't make it free for only pro users since apple's store doesn't have a "discount code" or anything like that. Apple does not offer different prices for different people, and it's not as if they can distribute it directly.
What they can do is limit what people can do based on their pro status. The API can tell if you're pro and let you do different things. Maybe for example, the app would be free, but would only connect to a pro account. An even better solution to be would be make it free, full connect to pro accounts, but let non-pro connect to shared lists or something. That way the pro users can convert people ;) "I want to share a list with you, just download the free RTM app, and you will have my grocery list" etc.
Very excited about this btw. :)
Posted at 5:55pm on August 16, 2008
says:Go, Bob, go! I look forward to using the Apple RTM on my iPod Touch.
Posted at 7:37pm on August 16, 2008
says:Emily! How is Bob's progress coming along? Is he still locked away working on something? :) or has he taken his creation hostage and will be posting a ransom note soon?
Posted at 5:25pm on August 17, 2008
says:+1 :)
I cannot wait to see the native application!!! Definitely need it! I would like to pay for the Pro account once this application comes out!
Posted at 8:13pm on August 17, 2008
says:+1 on native rtm iphone app.
Posted at 2:05am on August 18, 2008
says:Another vote here. I almost purchased To Do, until I read this thread. In terms of pricing, if you can make it modest, you will definitely attract more users. Of course, you can also stipulate that a Pro account is required (given the syncing support). So, if a Pro account is $25, maybe the iPhone app is $10?
Impatiently waiting...
Posted at 2:11am on August 18, 2008
says:+1 on native rtm app. I am ready to purchase a pro account, but spend a lot of time out of internet service so it useless to me without a native app to be able to go to. I second getting some kind of estimate on when it will be ready. Only because if you say 2 weeks I will wait to spend my money with RTM, but if you say 3 months, I need to look elsewhere.
Thank you,
Posted at 2:28pm on August 18, 2008
says:+1 I'm ready for the native iPhone REM app. please please ... bring it on.
appreciatively.
Posted at 3:59pm on August 18, 2008
+1, when the IPhone App comes i buy the Pro
Posted at 10:05pm on August 18, 2008
says:FYI - Things has just been updated to include syncing between their iPhone app and the desktop version and now includes Tags.....
Posted at 9:01am on August 19, 2008
says:Things' netive app is very tempting. I really need something to start using now, and the webapp is not ideal, as I need to be able to use the app when I'm not connected, e.g. commuting.
Would be good to get some kind of idea how long is expected before the RTM app is released. If it's soon, I'll hold off, otherwise I might have to go with Things instead.
Posted at 3:36pm on August 19, 2008
I was just looking at doing what Scott has done and buying Appigo.
A native iPot app would be the killer app for me. No access to wifi where I work so my Touch cannot use the online site.
Posted at 5:52pm on August 19, 2008
+1 on the native RTM iPhone/iPod app. and it'd be really good if it'll give offline access to the RTM lists. The RTM webapp is gr8 but you need internet for it.
Posted at 6:19pm on August 19, 2008
says:add me to this list.
Posted at 12:26am on August 20, 2008
says:I'd also like to know how long to hold off buying "todo". If its a month, I'll wait, a year- not so much
Posted at 8:46am on August 20, 2008
says:I'm really tired of waiting. Bought ToDo instead and it fits for my needs.
Posted at 11:42am on August 20, 2008
says:Seriously, I'm all for patience and waiting for a good product, as opposed to something rushed. But it has been a long time since the app store opened (over a month) and still nothing but promises. The web interface is good enough to hold a lot of us over, but there's obviously a lot of interest in a native app. What gives?
Posted at 1:19pm on August 20, 2008
bought Things instead, couldn't wait any longer.
Posted at 3:30pm on August 20, 2008
says:Emily,
Can we please get a estimated release date? I know many companies don't like to put release dates out there--and that's understandable--but having some clue would be great. A native "todo" app is the main reason I was so looking forward to the iPhone app store and it would help me immensely.
Thanks,
James
Posted at 3:34pm on August 20, 2008
says:+1 from me too. I'll go pro as soon as this is available.
Posted at 5:44pm on August 20, 2008
says:+1 for me. I need a native app on phone before I want to commit to a pro account... If I can't get the native app then I'll need to invest in some sort of desktop syncing solution.
Even just an official notice that an iPhone app is planned would be enough for me to go pro today.
Posted at 6:03pm on August 20, 2008
says:Still anxiously awaiting :)
Posted at 10:48pm on August 20, 2008
says:No response from Emily... and I couldn't wait any longer. I went with Todo, works nicely, no smartlists is the only disappointment I have seen so far. Otherwise looks nice, even got me thinking about switching over to toodledo but I am a RTM loyalist, just would like to see some action on a native app.
Thanks!
Posted at 3:04pm on August 21, 2008
If I want to add something to my inbox with RTM, I first have to wait the 4 to sometimes 30 seconds for the pages to load on my iPhone 3G. Then I have to click the + button and wait another couple seconds, then click on the task name to start entering the task.
I want RTM to work more like the new version of Things. Within 4 seconds I can be entering a new task into my inbox.
I want to use RTM, not Things. But, I simply can't use a program that requires me to wait 15 to 40 seconds (depending on wireless reception) to enter in a task.
For the iPhone user, a native app is a must.
Posted at 8:43pm on August 21, 2008
says:@scott224 - I am not an iPhone user, so I cannot comment on the platform, but I can only assume composing an email is faster than what you describe. Assuming that is so, why not add your RTM import address as a contact and then zip off an email on the go, which will be waiting for you in RTM when you next have time to cull your inbox?
https://www.rememberthemilk.com/help/answers/sending/emailinbox.rtm
Posted at 10:29pm on August 21, 2008
Just for the people who seem to not be reading the whole post, I guess that's reasonable considering the length it's getting ;)
It's littered with clues by Emily :) Clues that don't need Sherlock Homes on the case hehe
I saw Bob the other day and I guess I could report, the bananas some of you sent are doing wonders :)
Posted at 1:29am on August 22, 2008
says:@scott224: Or better yet, Jott it.
http://www.jott.com
Posted at 1:37am on August 22, 2008
Man, I'm buying the RTM app the day it comes out. Can't wait for it!
P.S. I'm typing this from my iPod touch right now. :)
Posted at 7:51am on August 22, 2008
says:HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
It is six months ago today that someone suggested a native app. Since then 257 posts have followed, with that majority in full support.
Let's have some cake and hope the competition does not come up with something better (I know there are others out there already but they are not as good as RTM, yet!!)
Posted at 12:06pm on August 22, 2008
says:+1
The RTM web.app is nice but suffers from long response times on 3G and Edge.
Many clues but no release date for the iPhone native app...
Maybe I'll have to consider the alternatives as some of you did. :-(
Posted at 12:50pm on August 22, 2008
says:I'd like to add another vote for a native iphone app that syncs with the web service. The web service is wonderful, but it would be nice to have the functionality of native app (sorting to do lists, etc) on the iphone.
Keep up the great work!
Posted at 2:19pm on August 22, 2008
says:I don't get it. Why wouldn't RTM at least provide some info about a native app??? I understand not publishing features, etc but can you at least write a blog confirming that the app is indeed on the way and give a rough idea of when it will arrive??
I am in the same boat as many others... I thought the RTM app would arrive sometime shortly after July 11th but here we are at Aug 22nd and still not even a confirmation that it will exist.
I *really* need an RTM app for offline task entry on my iPod touch and Todo already exists and is apparently pretty good... I would wait if I had *something* to go on... but without out, I will have to give up and buy Todo instead.
Loyal RTM Pro user who desperately needs a native app.
Posted at 3:55pm on August 22, 2008
says:Apple is postponing push for apps. :(
I'm actually surprisingly satisfied with the Todo/RTM syncing for now, but I'm still rooting for Bob! Missing my tags and smartlists too!
Posted at 4:18pm on August 22, 2008
says:+1 (what are we up to now 1000? Ha).
Posted at 5:53am on August 24, 2008
says:+1
Go Bob, go Bob, go. We are all pulling for you!
Posted at 5:32pm on August 24, 2008
says:+1
Posted at 5:52pm on August 24, 2008
says:I think those of you griping about a "native" iPhone would do fine with the Todo app from appigo or whatever they call themselves.
As much as I'd jump on a native app, I saved myself headache and heartbreak waiting on Bob the monkey. You're already paying $25/year for Pro (which you will need for the native app if you're not already) so the $10 for the Todo app is not that steep. You could even switch to toodledo for the time being and forego a pro subscription altogether. Not to mention it's a $500 phone you're tacking this onto.
If you value your time and productivity, $10 for immediate gratification and additional productivity is but a small price. Plus, helping third party developers eat is the best way to keep these great third-party solutions coming our way.
Just my 2 cents. Not starting a flame war. It's just that I was in a similar position but after buying Todo, I can just lay back and check here every now and then.
Native RTM better be really good to blow the competition away though. Better feed Bob some bananas laced with crack! lol
Posted at 1:21am on August 25, 2008
says:+1
...whew, just read the entire thread. Also wanted to say that this is my second-favorite webapp, first is Gmail. And I use a LOT of webapps. I was so proud when you guys won the ADA
Posted at 12:20pm on August 25, 2008
says:Also, people waiting should realize that programming forthe iPhone is very different than the previous programming RTM has done. I'm sure we all will agree with the blizzard stance "products will be released when they are finished, polished and can meet the fan expectations and the blizzard name"
Posted at 12:25pm on August 25, 2008
says:I think many of us would be satisfied to know for sure that an app will be released (even if it doesn't have a specific date).
However, I have taken the many clues and hints in good faith that the RTM will in fact be released and I went pro. The web app is good enough to hold me over for awhile longer.
Posted at 4:45pm on August 25, 2008
says:ab, the clues Emily dropped are hardly definitive. Throw us a bone -- are we talking this year? How about getting us down to the quarter? Q3 2008? Q4? Q1 2009?
Posted at 3:20am on August 26, 2008
says:Yeah, I've ju