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Just Open & Type (JOT) โ A fast journal app for those spontaneous thoughts and ideas
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@pddro I like the app, it's basic, like the k.i.s.s method. I find myself using Google Keep more and more, so it's an app I can see myself use. Search would be a great addition, Categories... I would think topics, by the use of # or something as simple as your app. Synchronization between devices too :). For the rest, I don't know, I don't like it, but I'm just one guy haha. Cheers
@pddro This is really cool, and something I had been thinking a lot about needing a solution for lately.
The only things that I really feel that it needs are search and export to text/Markdown.
The other items on your list are cool for text editors, but simplicity is really beautiful here.
@michaeltomko Glad that you see that simplicity (and speed!) are what I'm going for here. Search is on its way ๐
I really like the concept, even though the note taking app market is getting crowded. One quick feedback after using it briefly: Delete a word and Post are too close together. I posted a note when all I wanted was delete a word. Maybe putting all 4 buttons on the same line (Move cursor left, Delete word, Move cursor right, Post) might solve this issue. And typing passcode is tedious (small number grid). Maybe add Touch ID? Apart from that, great execution!
@rfreling I personally experienced the fumble of tapping on post when I wanted to delete. Was curious if other would too. I'll definitely work on this layout.
Touch ID is on the list.
Appreciate the time you took to share your feedback!!
Really like the app. Also never been asked to enter a password 3 times before :)
I did find it difficult trying to find the app in the Appstore when typing JOT. I literally had to search for 'Just Open & Type'.
In terms of what features to include:
- Categories for sure.
- Share easily with other channels.
- fingerprint ID rather than the 4 digit password.
- Option to share a journal entry with a friend. I know the idea behind a journal is to keep it private/personal, but could see value in sharing thoughts/ideas with others in 1 place.
- Website interface for JOT. OR ability to import content from another source (i.e. notes, word doc, medium etc).
@anthony_stylianou Glad you liked it. Thanks for bringing up the issue appstore optimization. Still kind of a black box for many on how exactly one reaches the top of searches.
Also, the list of features are great. A method to bring content for other sources is a good idea. Thanks for sharing!
Love it -- reminds me of @gruber's app "Vesper" https://www.producthunt.com/post... (RIP). Will there be a Mac app?
@tarungangwani @gruber Mac App, indeed is on the list of future updates. Glad you like it!
This is awesome!!!! It's one of those apps that you didn't know you need until you know it exists! Super simple and super easy to navigate. Great job and congrats on the launch @pederaadahl
@nhuebecker Thank you! Glad you liked it. Looking forward to your feedback.
To put it simply, this is what the standard in journaling apps should be -- as far as the type-straight-into-secrecy functionality goes.
So nicely done and well thought. I wish nothing but the best of luck to you guys.
@san_picciarelli Thank you so much, glad you got what we're aiming at!!
I like how simple and neat this thing is, exactly what I'd use for my quick notes, but does it have a search engine, imagine tons of notes, how can we filter them ? Thanks and keep on hacking.
@merraysy Thanks for for the feedback! Search is next on the list. Wasn't a priority for launch as people don't have many entries yet.
So simple and awesome. I really like the fact that whatever you typed no longer stares back at you. Great job! @pddro
@davidsfeng That's a great way to see it. Thanks for the feedback David!
I love this idea! Is there any option to edit or delete a note? Tapping, long pressing or 3D touching doesn't work. Also fingers crossed on android version! (Hell, I would even pay for it because it's so awesome idea and execution!)
@pawel_orzech Thanks you for the comments Pawel! I ommited delete on the launch version because I'm working on a very cool delete method.
Love the simplicity and there's a clear need: I find myself using the OneNote badge and Evernote quick note widgets (android) for this purpose. If this is the "conception and capture" phase, it will need ability to export to other destinations for fleshing out or turning into something.
@ggnall Lots of people needing the ability to export. Considering moving this higher up in priority. Thanks for the feedback!!
Love this! Built https://blankslate.io for the web for this purpose and have wanted something for iOS to get me the same.
@stoweboyd I (honestly) had no idea it worked at all on iOS! Maybe I'll bookmark it on my homescreen and try using it.
The locking up feature looks awesome, but I'm not sure its really required. Mostly phones are quite personal anyways. Maybe give it optionally or through Touch ID.
@metzgereduard Good point that phones are personal. I've found that having it lock up gives it an added * feeling * of intimacy. This, I hope, prompts people to write with more candidly.
Thought about a product like this a lot -- I love how it enables you to write down small thoughts. I think some sort of tags could be great (maybe even suggested tags based on the content in the post to make it super simple to categorize). Also, maybe a schedule later where you could have the note pop up a notification in the future if you need to finish it or need reminded of something. Along the lines of simplicity, it could be a default time, like 24 hours, so that you could schedule it in one tap.
@muuhoffman Thanks for sharing some ideas Matt, very good insight. I like that you stay in line with our goal of keeping it fast, lean and simple. I've noted your ideas.
Really good product! Keep it up!
Just found a bug you should know about.
I was typing a note while in a meeting, but then my phone went to sleep. When I woke it up again to continue typing, all the text disappeared and I was left with a blank note :(.
Cheers!
@asheinfeld "It's not a bug, it's a feature!" So privacy is very important to me. If you have a written note that's not posted into your journal, there's a risk someone would open your JOT and read it. Getting rid of it is part of my goal with absolute privacy. Thanks for letting me know that you found this to be a bug. I'll likely make this an option in a settings area somewhere.
Thanks for the comment and feedback!
@stimes Looking to make mistakes and learn just on one platform rather than make mistakes on two. I still have a few features I want to test out, gather feedback.
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