OmniFocus 3 for macOS is released; web version is already in testing

In May, the Omni group Released the latest version of its iOS task manager, OmniFocus 3. After a few months of tweaking and testing, the group is now releasing the equivalent version of the macOS app, already taking advantage of the Mojave features that were made available to the public. yesterday.


OmniFocus 3 app icon


OmniFocus 3 app icon

The first thing that can be noticed in the app is its design. Despite keeping all the visuals from the previous version, something modified was the sidebar, where are the tabs of the app.

OmniFocus 3 for Mac

Now this bar is dark even when you choose the light design of the app. Still on the bar, the icons on each tab (Inbox, Labels, Prediction, Flagged, and Revision) have had their designs changed and are also colored (in the previous version, only the tab on which the user was colored). A few small visual touches have been made here and there, and now you can also choose colors in the task texts (completely red if it has already passed the stipulated date, for example, among other options).

OmniFocus 3 for Mac

The big news is the features that had already appeared in the iOS version, which can now also be enjoyed on macOS such as the ability to select more than one tag for a task, including a specific tag and calendar events in the tab view. Forecast (Forecast) in chronological order (joining other tasks), support for some interactions with Touch Bar and more.

OmniFocus 3 for Mac

The arrangements of some elements are not "Inspector" They have also been modified, such as the status, type of task or project and also the tags, which have gained a larger checkbox (since you can now choose more than one); all are more similar to the elements in the iOS app. In addition, there are more specific options in task repetitions.

Those who choose to buy the version Pro You will also see good news and enhancements in the Outlook. There are now more rules and filter options based on different combinations of customizable labels and icons.

OmniFocus 3 for macOS can be downloaded for free from the Mac App Store or the official website, and you can enjoy it for free for 14 days (trial period). The basic version costs $ 40, while the Pro it comes out for $ 80.

If you already use previous versions of OmniFocus for macOS, you may receive a 50% discount; If you purchased the app from October last year, you can upgrade for free.

OmniFocus on the web

One of the most anticipated new features from OmniFocus is coming up: the version of the web app is being tested and will soon be enjoyed.

Thus, any user even on operating systems other than Apple can access the app directly from a browser. You only need to have purchased OmniFocus for iOS or for macOS (there is no way to access via browser only). If you are anxious and want to help the group test the feature, you can now get on the waiting list. 😉

Even in small steps, the application has been progressing and that's great for your users!