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Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
I used to use org-mode, loved the flexibility and power of it. Which unfortunately for me was its downfall as well as I spent too much time messing around with it.

For sublists, are you referring to have like a group of Checklists or do you mean an item inside a checklist having sublists?

Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
Interesting idea with the auto creating of an alarm based on a reminder. That solves a different problem for me - settings reminders as alarms that will go off regardless of do not disturb being on.
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
For me the reward of not having to drive 20 minutes home for things I've forgotten is enough ;)
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
Its definitely the best resource out there! Just a heads up re iPad, some people have been reporting issues with the iPad version. I'll be working on the iPad compatibility soon to ensure it all works.
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
Thanks for pointing that out! An issue with my Gatsby config. I just resolved it and it should work now
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
So I don't actually have a server behind the app at all, no account is needed besides your default iCloud account using apples core data to persist data offline on your device (you don't need to provide credentials as everything is managed by Apple and never goes to me.). I don't collect any crash data at all. I also won't be tracking anything in the app itself.

I'm going to add a section above the privacy policy with a bit of this info whilst I work on writing a better one.

I may build a web version in the future, however it will be opt in only if you have signed up via an iCloud method. I believe it is actually possible to use iCloud on the web, as apple do have a Javascript API, however I have not looked into this in detail.

Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
Thank you :)
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
The main thing is the lists are repeatable. After completing a list you can uncheck the whole list. It's set up for routine checklists/daily tasks that you do over again. Or packing lists you need to repeat.
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
Thanks for letting me know. I have not done any testing on iPads yet. I actually didn't mean to allow the app to be installed on iPads yet as I haven't had time to work on compatibility. I'll have to check my config files. I'll support iPads correctly soon :)
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
At the moment I haven't done anything around notifications yet which I will explore soon. I have to be careful not to assume what a persons checklist is for though, as I want to be careful that notifications are always wanted.
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
I spent ages searching for an option to uncheck a checklist in TickTick. I had just assumed it was going to exist.
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
A lot of this app was written with one hand while holding a baby :)

I never realised how overwhelmed I was by my todo app until I pulled my checklists into this app, I've found it definitely helped.

Let me know how you go :)

Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
I've personally found if I end up ignore it, it simply wasn't the right tool for me.
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
The privacy policy needs a lot of work which I hope to do soon. Everything in the app is through iCloud managed by Apple. I don't actually see or use any data at all, there is no sign up process, I don't capture email ect. Its akin to using Apple notes on your iPhone. If you delete your iCloud data it deletes all the data. I hope that helps in the meantime?
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
Yes. The reason I built an iOS app was it is the simplest way to get an app live, if the app gains traction I can definitely expand its availability in the future.

Problem with web apps is I often end up with decision fatigue over picking platforms ect. A native app I could just jump in and build.

Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
That's the exact thing I use it for :)
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
Great feedback! I'll add check your list to the apps keywords in the next update so it comes up in the future.
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
I'm heading offline soon, but if you drop me an email to help@checkyourlist.app I'm happy to build you a version with it disabled that is also fully unlocked.
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
Habit apps are definitely the closest thing I've found.
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
I hope the app can help :) If it helps, my experience with ADHD is its such a broad umbrella term that often crosses with other disorders. It's also something that everyone has varying degrees of. Focus on specifically what you need to improve, and don't worry about defining it. I think simply accepting something is overwhelming is often a big step in reducing it's impact on you.
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
I think thats the problem. There are a lot of apps that are almost there but not quite specific enough to this problem. Ones i've found have been frustrating to use.
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
Just saw your edit. Is it because you need the list to stay checked so you can make sure you have completed it before day end? This behaviour is one of the challenges I need to handle. I was planning on having some settings available around how the checklists uncheck, like you could have automatic daily unchecked set on some checklists but not others. For editing the items, at the moment you need to delete and re-add, however I have an updated version coming within the next few days with with the ability to edit the items. I just need to finish testing it before I make it live.
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
If you put the app on your home screen it does say "CheckYourList", that might help :P
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
Hopefully I'll make an Android version in the future, or a web app.

I used TickTick alot for this previously, I used to check the items complete then when I wanted to go through the list again I would just uncheck them and then the next day it would be checking them if that makes sense.

Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
A web app is definitely a possibility as it is something I can build, where as Android I'm starting from scratch.
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
Thank you :)
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
I hope too in the future :)
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
Great analogy with the wheelchair!
Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
Haven't seen it before, but it is quite different I think.

CheckYourList basically lets you create a list with multiple items in it, which when complete can be reset, ready to go through again.

doableapps is more fo a todo app if i'm not wrong?

Swalden123··on Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
That book was one of the things that started me looking for an app to let me make recurring checklists :) I still to do this day can't believe I finished a book on checklists!
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