
OmniFocus Reviews
Total 14 reviews
4.2
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
5
Stars43%
4
Stars36%
3
Stars21%
2
Stars0%
1
Stars0%
Satisfaction score
Ease of use
9
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Design, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“powerful GTD planning”
Pros
OmniFocus includes pretty much every power task-list feature you'd want and it fits GTD workflows really well. The forecast view is especially useful since it helps me map out my week ahead of time.
Cons
The only thing I'm not thrilled about is that adding new tasks feels a bit slow compared with Things 3 or Any.do.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Research, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“mid-price value”
Pros
It is a really strong tool for managing my tasks and projects, whether I'm organizing my own day-to-day work or coordinating something at an organizational level. The setup supports both personal and team-style workflows pretty well and the device sync is genuinely useful. Updates carry across our devices without the usual hassle.
Cons
Pricing is the part that keeps pulling it down. While the features are impressive, there are other options on the market that offer a comparable set of capabilities for a more reasonable cost so it can feel overpriced for what you're paying.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
5
Customer Support
6
Functionality
5
Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Highly customizable project organization”
Pros
OmniFocus offers a really strong level of customization and the overall look feels polished too. I especially appreciate how it supports organizing projects which makes it much easier to keep everything in the right place.
Cons
The only downside is that some features aren't always obvious in terms of what they're meant for. I often end up testing around for a bit to understand what each function is supposed to be used for.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
7
Legal Services, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“super versatile task capture”
Pros
Being able to quickly capture ideas and tasks from everyday life is fantastic. I especially enjoy the location-based reminders. When I'm at home, the related tasks and notes show up and when I'm away, I'm not juggling irrelevant stuff. This flow really helps clear my brain since I don't have to keep things in my head just because I can't handle them at that moment. It might look a bit complex at first glance but that flexibility is exactly what lets you adjust the whole system to match your personal workflow and needs.
Cons
Since the setup is very personal, sharing tasks directly with someone else isn't built-in. You can work around it with automation tools and external apps but out of the box it's not designed for simple collaboration.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Information Technology and Services, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
“Excellent dark/light modes”
Pros
The UI and overall design are genuinely one of the strongest parts of OmniFocus in my opinion. It also offers multiple viewing modes, including both dark mode and light mode which makes it comfortable to use in different lighting.
Cons
That said it's a bit pricey and it can feel challenging for brand-new users to get the hang of. Outside of that learning curve and cost, there aren't really any other problems with the tool.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Information Technology and Services, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
“powerful omni task manager”
Pros
Used it for both personal planning and business projects and OmniFocus feels genuinely solid for task management. You can adjust the views and workflows to match how you think and the syncing across Apple devices keeps everything up to date. It's one of those apps that can grow with you as your needs shift.
Cons
The price adds up pretty fast and there's definitely a learning curve if you want to set it up the right way instead of just dumping tasks in. On top of that, it's limited to Apple devices only so anyone using other platforms is basically out of luck.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Computer Hardware, 51-100 employees
Free Trial
“Great project time planning”
Pros
Setting aside time for projects has been a total game changer for me. This app keeps everything moving forward and helps me stay on track so I can manage my time much more completely.
Cons
Typing everything in can take a bit of time and getting set up at the beginning comes with a learning curve.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Real Estate, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
“flexible task lists!!”
Pros
This task management system really helps bring structure to our daily plans while still giving us plenty of flexibility. Especially when it comes to setting up workplace to-dos and organizing tasks the way I actually work.
Cons
Only thing that holds it back is the price since it's fairly expensive compared with other apps. It also feels pretty complex at first which can be frustrating for beginners who are still getting the hang of how everything is set up.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Telecommunications, 101-500 employees
Less than 6 months
“Strong macOS/iOS task management”
Pros
It's the kind of app that really fits well on macOS and iOS devices. If I'm juggling a lot during the day, it helps keep everything organized so I don't lose track of what needs to happen.
Cons
Biggest downside is the pricing shift right after the 2-week free trial. Once the trial ends, you're pushed into a subscription. A one-month free trial would feel a lot more reasonable than just two weeks.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
8
Functionality
9
Hospital & Health Care, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
“Glitchy new update”
Pros
The layout and overall flow on the newer platforms look really polished. Being able to jot everything down right inside the app while I'm out and about is a big win especially if I rely on my phone day to day.
Cons
Lately though, it can get pretty glitchy and sluggish. After the latest update, it also feels like you have to tap/click a lot more than before just to get through simple actions.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
5
Customer Support
6
Functionality
5
Hospital & Health Care, 1-10 employees
Free Trial
“keep everything right”
Pros
OmniFocus has really helped me stay organized and focused on the tasks that matter. It's been a solid way to keep everything straight and make it easier to follow through.
Cons
I honestly can't think of anything I disliked.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Higher Education, 500+ employees
Less than a year
“powerful omnifocus with live sync”
Pros
I really like how advanced and capable OmniFocus feels. It comes packed with a ton of features and the best part is the real-time syncing across all my devices once I'm logged in. I can also customize the dashboard to match how I work which helps me stay focused on the tasks that actually matter.
Cons
One thing that's frustrating is that it's limited to iOS and macOS only. It doesn't support Android or Windows and that's pretty disappointing if you're using multiple platforms. Also, it doesn't offer much when it comes to collaboration or sharing files with other people.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
7
Functionality
7
Consumer Services, 500+ employees
Less than a year
“Syncs with popular apps”
Pros
OmniFocus feels like one of the best task management tools out there. It lets me organize and run my tasks and projects in pretty much any way I want which is a huge deal for staying on track. On top of that, it syncs and integrates with a lot of popular apps so my workflow doesn't get stuck in one place. The setup is also flexible enough that I can adjust it to match how I actually think and plan.
Cons
Only available for Mac. There's no PC or Android version. Also, the pricing is a bit on the higher side compared to some alternatives.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
9
Not Specified, 500+ employees
Less than a year
“A more or less satisfactory experience with the software”
Pros
The panel within this software has a well-developed priority system, which I consider to be its greatest strength. It allowed our team to develop tasks with a balanced approach. Within a week, everyone became proficient in organizing their tasks, providing updates, and tracking software development progress.
Cons
My project review was limited, and it was difficult to enter multiple projects simultaneously. I expected a more robust program with greater capacity, and the customization of each program was not easily accessible. Instead of saving time, it caused setbacks. Moreover, the login crashed repeatedly throughout the day.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10