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Martin

Gestimer - Lovely Mac menu bar app to create reminders w/ drag & drop

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Drag & drop from the menu bar to create a reminder in just a single moment. Done. Go back to what you were doing without getting distracted by other tasks until really necessary.

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Martin
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As someone who is always glued to my Mac and trying to focus, I really needed something where I could quickly empty my brain and stop worrying about other tasks until it was really necessary. Just drag and drop from the menu bar and your are golden! This often helped me remember that I should probably go to the kitchen to check on the food I have cooking, or that I should probably leave the house soon in order to make it to work or class on time. It can really be used for anything of the sorts. I am really happy with the results and hopefully this will be useful to others too. If you have any questions then feel free to ask me :)
Eddie Pratt
@imaddin Hey, just tried it out. Lovely. So simple. Playful interaction. Joy to use. I expected it to be really tricky to set precise times, but it's so easy. Well done.
Martin
Maker
@prattarazzi Thank you for the nice comment! As an app I use myself everyday it just had to be fun to use. I'm glad you think so too 😁
Ohad Assoulin
@imaddin Nice idea! I use 20 minute timers for tasks and this is way more intuitive than something that is "in browser." Could you do something like this for mobile?
Martin
Maker
@oassoulin I actually had an iOS version before this because I had to shelf the Mac version due to lack of coding experience. The problem on mobile with this type of interaction is that the screen is very limiting. You'd only be able to create timers of up to about 2 hours if you still want be able to accurately set the number of minutes. That's a problem with a small screen. Larger screens might have the problem of being too difficult to operate with long drag gestures but I have yet to confirm that. I might bring back the iOS version some day because I had some fun animation ideas.
TK
While I love the UX simplicity, I am unwilling to purchase an app to experiment whether it's a keeper. Unless there was a free version to get 'hooked' on the product, I suspect a large swath of potential buyers would pass on purchasing the app. Seems really slick nonetheless!
Martin
Maker
@im5_founder That's unfortunate to hear. I was hoping to seal the deal by using the videos and screenshots on the website. I don't have a trial/demo version because I don't want to have to maintain 2 versions. The Mac App Store is already unsustainable as it is and the only reason this app won't get abandoned due to lack of money in the future is because I like it and I use it myself. A demo/trial version will cost me more than I am willing to give. Please get in touch with me on Twitter or via email. I'd like to send you something.
TK
@imaddin My comment was in no way a knock against the product. Free versions often establish the need by proving their value and establishing a behavior change. That was the only basis of my feedback. I fully can appreciate the reasoning for not wanting to keep 2 versions in the App Store.
Olivier Heitz
Loving the pull-to-set-time interaction. Sweet! : )
Martin
Maker
@snowfish2000 Thank you very much :)
Anthony Collurafici
So simple, so fun!
Martin
Maker
@checkyourvector I'm glad you like it!
Manuel Brun
Oh how awesome that is! I'm a poweruser and already in L o v e with your tool!
Martin
Maker
@manuel_brun Thank you! I am very happy to hear that!
Fahm Sikder
Lovely interaction. Cool product!
Ralph Francois
wow, I need this in my life...
Greg Gilbert
Very original design!
Spencer Fry
Just bought it. Looks awesome!
Raul Rocawabe
WOW! Great effect!
Frank
Very nice approach to the UI.
Atahan Isik
User friendly & helpful!
Cody McLain
Would be great to see a recurring reminder feature
Vitalik
Need more updates, need more updates.
Adi Goldstein
woow I love it ! thanks
Martin
Maker
@adigold1 Thanks for the kind words :)
Luke Fitzpatrick
I need this! Tried Everynote, Anydo - I still prefer the old way, taking notes. Does it have a 'sound' notification?
Martin
Maker
@iamwormify It uses OS X notifications so yes, it will play the default OS X notification sounds!
Harold
I love it, this is going to help me a lot. It would be even better if there was an option to use the OSX reminders so I could also set reminders for when I'm not behind my computer. :-)
Martin
Maker
@hsl This has been requested a number of times and it might be something I will add in an update.
IGNACIO
Amazing app. Simple, clean and works perfect! 😎
Alon Birenbaum
Love it ! Great UX
Alex
My favorite timer app in a decade. Ui/ux with zero mental burden on mind