Todoist for Android Update — Feedback Appreciated!
by Drew Dahl on Jun.16, 2010, under Projects, Todoist for Android
Well, this has been a fairly slow process due to work and a laundry list of other things. But, in any case… I’m writing this for multiple reasons. The first is to let everyone know that someone has beaten me to releasing a Todoist application for the Android. Now, while I was slightly disheartened to find this out, I’m also glad to hear this since mine was taking so long. The name of this app is TodoistDroid and you can find their app on the Market. You can also find their site here.
Now, while I urge you all to go and check it out, I also hope that you all return to check out my app once it is completed. Better yet, I’d love it to hear your feedback once beta testing starts. I also hope that you all share the same feelings as I when I say that I’m not a fan for paying for apps. The TodoistDroid app has a “Lite” version and a “Regular” version. The latter of course costs money.
Now, while paying the money is surely justified, I don’t believe in it. This is why I will be releasing my application with only one version, which will be free. Their list of features and planned features are mostly composed of ideas that I’ve already had for my app (as well as a few they haven’t listed yet 
). And lastly, I can’t say I liked their interface all that much. Now, while mine probably wont’ be 100% different (for the most part at least), I was planning to design everything around querying (main screen giving you your weekly list and that sort of thing).
That is why, I would love for you all to comment on how YOU use TODOIST. I would rather not design this for how I use it, as that may not be how everyone uses it. So please, in the comments section below, tell me about how you use it!
Now, on to the app. I’m running short on time at current, so I don’t have any screenshots for you today (Sorry! 
). The login is working great, I have a support page where you can easily file bugs working, and the main section is able to display tasks. My first beta release will come before the end of the month and will show you a query of overdue items as well as items due in the next seven (7) days.
That is all for today, and please, tell me how you use TODOIST so I can design it around what you want to see 
June 17th, 2010 on 7:49 PM
After seeing what you’ve done with yours, if I had an Android.. I’d be 100% with yours. Plus, I, uh.. know you too. =]
My Todoist habits are categories, sub-categories, and such. I have a list for Homework during the school year (usually due-dated), a list for each project I am working on (with and without due dates), one for game releases, and a general tab for holidays and other important dates throughout the year. I like looking at a particular list at a time and love to minimize the ones I don’t want to look at. Very tree like structure. =)
Looking forward to see where your app goes. Hope that helps, Dr00dle. =D
June 19th, 2010 on 5:36 PM
I am looking forward to your app.
I use Todoist to group all my tasks by project for work, school, and home. I would love to see your app have a quick and easy way to create tasks within a project. Also, a pop-up calendar for the date would be nice too.
I would love to see the app have a screen for what’s due over the next 7 days (including overdue tasks), just like the website. That page on the web is the page I use most often.
I hope my feedback helps. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!
June 27th, 2010 on 12:39 AM
Hey, there. Love to see your work so far on a Todoist implementation. Done a bit of Android development, myself. If you could use an extra set of eyes on the codebase, let me know.
July 7th, 2010 on 12:13 AM
Hey Jake! You’re definitely free to have a look at the code from the trac interface and http://todoist.drewdahl.com/ or you can check out the mercurial repository at http://rcs.drewdahl.com/public/todoist_android/
You’re free to clone it and make changes if you wish. I don’t have any separate branches setup for contribution at current, but if you do make changes, just drop me an e-mail w/ a compressed archive of the mercurial repo (with changes committed) and I’ll have a look.
And, since I’m doing this for free, I can’t really give you anything in return, other than an honorable mention for your contributions
Thanks for the interest!
(Oh, and my e-mail is Andrew [a t] drew dahl [dot] com … without the spaces obviously, haha. Pesky bots ^_^)