Sofa: Downtime Organizer

Name: Sofa: Downtime Organizer
Rating: 4.69969 (1595 reviews)

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Sofa: Downtime Organizer

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User Reviews for Sofa: Downtime Organizer

Wow!!! Finally!!!

I rarely ever write reviews (cuz I think it’s too much work 🙈) but I just can’t help myself but to write one for this app since it literally is my dream-list-app come true!!! Not exaggerating! I have (well, had...) an Excel spreadsheet for… well… this… and I always dreaded having to have to open the file just to add things to or update the list. I’ve searched for a very, very, very long time for an app like this — simple, intuitive, eye candy, flexible, clean, uncomplicated yet simply complete in its usefulness, highly satisfying to use, etc., — with no luck, and at 2am in the morning as I delay my sleep, I found it!!! Thank you!!! You have made one avid list user, who has a list for everything, very giddy and satisfied for sure! I absolutely love this app!😍

aClair3, Jun 05, 2021

No onboarding makes this hard to learn

The app loads for the first time and just gives you the interface. Could not figure out if there was an import function. I dread the idea of adding in older lists by hand. Will try again on the Mac version in case it’s more full featured there.Not clear what is locked behind the pro subscription until you try to do something which is kind of annoying when trying to explore. It says it can tell you where a piece of media is from but warns that this functionality is not available for movies and TV. But this is the type of media most in need of this information. Stuff comes and goes from streaming services and I don’t stay subscribed to everything so I was really hoping to use this to stay organized about which parts of my backlog were available at a given time.Oh well, cool idea but doesn’t work for me. Best of luck to the developer!

Callista Sparks, Jul 19, 2022

Not a bad app

I really like this idea. I downloaded it to organize my video games because I’m an achievement hunter. So having lists for games I need to purchase, games I need to complete 100%, and all by console. The reason I’m only giving 3 stars is for a few reasons… #1 - Can’t pick game by console. Example: there are Xbox 360 games and Xbox one games and you can differentiate them. #2 - Ran into several games I wanted to add that didn’t show up on the search. It does let you add a “custom game name” but it doesn’t let you choose the artwork for it, it’s just a blank generic image. Not a huge deal but part of the reason I was drawn to the app was the imagery. #3 - Can’t add notes or anything to anything on the lists. #4 - Can’t move items on lists around. Once items are added they stay in the order they were entered. So if you want all games (or anything, really) in a series together and in order, you have to add them all in a row in the order you want. Again, not a bad app. Just not user friendly enough yet for the purposes I’m looking for. I’m going to keep the app regardless and hope the dev will make some of these changes.I do LOVE the fact that there is no data the app takes or need. Bravo on that 👏

derajpaarg, Jul 11, 2021

Great Tool

Love this app which I just found. I have been looking for a very clean way to keep track of recommendations from friends, things I read about or hear about. So easy to add them here! Very appealing and uncomplicated. Would love to see this extended to allowing custom categories (theater, recipes to make, restaurants, websites, streaming media) even without the ability to pull in info from the internet. Maybe with the possibility of using a photo to replace that section? For the moment, I am creating my own categories/lists (ie Food ideas) and just putting the info into the title as a custom Video Game! Developer is accessible and open to ideas!

gswlsw, Jan 06, 2021

Innovative Digital Storage Solution

Sofa is a great method to remember, jot down, or keep track of the material you want when you want it.For me, I was looking for a solution to construct an App Library for apps that I want to or already have explored, but were taking up space or were inconvenient at that present time on my multiple devices but that I wanted to remember without having to keep searching the App Store. Sofa's ability to browse the iOS store and how easy it was to personalize the experience to match my needs totally impressed me, as did the fact that this is just scratching the surface of what Sofa has to offer, and all for free.As I learn more about this application, the premium edition is becoming more enticing.

Hyperiuss, Nov 12, 2021

Best app for what it does - suggestion to add note option

I am not a fan of the new aesthetic changes. The 3 options “The Pile,” “Activity,” and “Themes” now take up half the screen - in black mode you can’t see the outlines, either, so the organization looks off (I didn’t realize “The Pile” button was one long rectangle until I saw the screenshots here). Also I’m not sure “Themes” needs to be front and center all of the time (it’s also one of the few options under Settings, so it feels redundant).I also dislike that the checkbox option was removed from items on the list in favor of ellipses with options, so it now requires 2 taps rather than 1 to check an item off. The list view also looks like each item takes up more space, so you see less at a glance and need to scroll more.I still like the app but the new aesthetic/layout changes make it feel more clunky and less stream-lined. — Previous Review —⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This app is certainly the best for keeping a list of what to watch, listen to, or read.My only suggestion would be to allow for the option to add a short note to things on your list. I often see things recommended online or by friends and sometimes forget the context of why I added something. So it would be nice if I can add that to items on my list (e.g., recommended by John Doe because it’s about X, Y, and Z”).

MrDominus7, Nov 17, 2020

Well Designed

This app is really well designed, it doesn't give me a migraine just looking at it like other tv tracking apps... it is just the right amount of visual, not too much. I am glad that it is really simple, but also think it could benefot from a few more features. 1. it would be nice to record a bit more about shows/podcasts/etc. whether it be checking off what episodes/seasons you have watched or just being able to make notes about it, which could also be used for thoughts/review of the media. 2. it would be nice to be able to set notifications for the shows, podcasts, etc. you choose. 3. when you repeat an item they could be connected and share the same notes.

Nornwen, Jun 07, 2020

What Am I Missing

Based on the reviews I was expecting this to be a “must have” type app. I was thoroughly disappointed. Here is what I gleaned from using this app:I. It is merely a way to select certain ‘objects’ you want to evaluate later. These objects being limited to: iOS apps, books, podcasts, movies (and a few other generic items as such). 2 When you go to that area (let’s say podcasts) you can search for a podcast or description, and it returns a result list allowing to add it to that section. 3. I did this mainly with iOS apps (but found using the actual App Store much faster and detailed). 4. The worst part…when you are ready to listen to that podcast, or download that app you flagged…well, you can’t. 5. I can’t help but think one would be much better off simply creating notes called “Apps to check out”, Movies to Watch” etc then simply searching on the App Store, or IMBD or any place and simply sharing the link with that note. Oh, this app doesn’t have a sharing feature so if you are in the App Store and see an app you want to add to Sofa you can’t. You have to go in to sofa and go through the workflow looking it up within Sofa to add it. Hey, to each is own and I’m truly glad that many people are enjoying this. From my experience though i just don’t see any value in using it whatsoever. All the best.

Note_Luver, Nov 14, 2022

The backlog to end all backlogs

Truly the app I never knew I needed. Sometimes I put media in my backlog onto my daily to-do list just because it doesn’t really fit into any better place, so this is the perfect app to curate every piece of the pie I’ve dipped a finger in lol. It really is a great concept for those days when you know you have a nice chunk of free time, but aren’t sure what to do with it. Plus, having lists across multiple media genres in this one app consolidates many of the backlogs that I’m keeping in different places.The UI is clean and intuitive, and I love the resource lookup integration, as even obscure titles readily appear when I search for them. Adding custom items is a great feature, too.I do wish we had the ability to manually reorder items on a list rather than only by A-Z or date added. I look forward to seeing what new media formats get added to the app!

saintlier, Jul 02, 2021

ADHD Life-Saver

My life consists of a lot of moving pieces and commitments, add in a sprinkle of ADHD and I’m the most forgetful person on this planet. I’m always looking for a way to easily log and track the different books or shows I want to watch when I finally get some free time. I’ve tried things like written notes or the notepad app but always manage to lose or forget about them. I’m also a very visual person, so not being able to easily see the cover of the media makes it harder to recall what it was about or why I even wanted to watch/read it. Sofa makes it so easy to quickly log a piece of media without having to hunt down all of the information itself. The shelf feature allows you to store media of all kinds in one category. I use it to log all of the media I am currently consuming and plan to consume next. Adding the widget to my phone makes it easy to quickly figure out what I want to watch next without having to rack my brain trying to remember that movie I saw on Netflix last week. It’s a game changer. 10/10. If the developers ever make something geared towards students or working professionals (marking conferences or technical documents), I’ll gladly use that too. My work around is adding in a custom category and inputting the titles manually. Multiple shelves would also be cool. Big thank you to the developers for the awesome app!

SamuelMeln, Oct 11, 2021

Description

Featured by Apple as *App of the Day* 9to5Mac: “I’ve found Sofa to be a delight to use.” MacStories: “My favorite app to manage my media watchlist.” iMore: “A great way to organize everything from your games to your books.” --- ONE PLACE TO ORGANIZE YOUR DOWNTIME Create lists of books, movies, tv shows, podcasts, music albums, and video games to enjoy later. --- “Never feels like a chore” Most of the apps we use today are designed for work. Sofa is one of the few productivity apps intentionally intended for play. CAPTURE IN SECONDS You can come across an interesting book or movie at random times.

Sofa is designed for these moments. • Easy Search • Throw it on The Pile • Add almost anything KEEP THINGS TIDY Keeping things tidy shouldn’t ever feel like a chore. Sofa provides many ways to organize your downtime. • Lists & Groups • Log your activity • Activity stats & filters YOUR OWN PERSONAL GUIDE It can be overwhelming to figure out what to watch, play, and read. Sofa can be your own personal guide for deciding how to spend your downtime. • Just enough detail • Prioritize with The Shelf • Remind yourself with Sticky Notes --- MORE ORGANIZED THAN A NOTES APP Keeping lists in a notes app can become an incoherent mess. Sofa’s organization brings sanity and flexibility to how you spend your downtime. UNLIMITED LISTS & GROUPS Add unlimited lists and groups for categorizing all your stuff. SHARED LISTS (BETA) Share and collaborate on lists with friends and family! THROW IT ON THE PILE Do you know that place in your home where you put things you’re not ready to deal with yet? That’s “The Pile.” A quick place to save stuff you’re not ready to organize. REMIND YOURSELF WITH A STICKY Add sticky notes to items in your lists. This is great for remembering who recommended something or for logging your thoughts. KEEP A LOG OF YOUR ACTIVITY A historical view of the things you’ve watched, read and played. Upgrade to Super Sofa for the ability to filter and see stats. PRIORITIZE WITH THE SHELF Similar to pinning, prioritize items in your lists and see them aggregated together. This is great for figuring out what you want to watch, read, play, etc. JUST ENOUGH DETAIL Get the synopsis of a book or release date for a movie—just enough detail, nothing more. Upgrade to Super Sofa for helpful detail links. SHORTCUTS Use Shortcuts to access your Sofa data to power some nerdy and fun workflows. AN APP YOU CAN TRUST Your data is completely private and secure. We intentionally can’t see the contents of your Groups, Lists, and Activity. --- SUPER SOFA Super Sofa is an optional subscription for a “pro” version of Sofa. The core experience will remain completely free. LIST CUSTOMIZATION Add a cover image, large title and description, along with more layout options. STICKY NOTES Simple notes for items in your lists. STATS & FILTERS More refined controls for filtering and understanding the things you’ve logged to Activity. THE SHELF Prioritize items in your lists and see them aggregated together. ENHANCED DETAILS Links to streaming services, music services, podcast players, and more. EDIT CUSTOM ITEMS Change the title and cover image for custom items in your lists. ALL THEMES Access to all current (100+) and future themes. --- Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Terms of Use: https://www.sofahq.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.sofahq.com/privacy