YOOBIC Software Reviews

“Eliminates Redundant Calls with a Comprehensive Task View

Pros

Effortlessly update completed tasks and ongoing work through check-ins. Easy task editing and addition for missed items. Simple tracking of task completion. Yoobic makes keeping up with work effortless for us.

Cons

A little polish to the user interface and some tooltips to guide new users through the dashboard would make a big difference. It can be a bit tricky to navigate at first.

“Outstanding Customer Service

Pros

The dashboard gives a clear snapshot of everything in one place. Plus, customer support? Absolute legends: quick, helpful, and seriously top-tier.

Cons

I wish I could be a member of multiple teams at once to make things more flexible and organized.

“Essential for Design Teams’ Daily Check-ins

Pros

Working remotely? Yoobic keeps the team vibe strong with daily check-ins and fun team-building questions, plus a handy weekly recap to keep things on track.

Cons

I wish to have the option to customize check-in prompts on specific days.

“Stay Connected with the Pleco Team Virtually

Pros

Reporting that doesn’t feel like a chore? Yes, please! Yoobic makes updates quick, easy, and even kinda fun.

Cons

It’d be awesome to be able to customize the check-in questions for certain days to better match our team’s needs.

“Range Truly Has Range!

Pros

Standups without the grind, just one quick post that keeps everyone in the loop. Bonus: daily sentiment updates make it easy to check the team’s vibe.

Cons

There are extra features like meetings and OKRs that we don’t really use, which makes me feel like I’m paying for things we don’t need. While it’s worked great in the past, team participation can be inconsistent.

“Ideal for Keeping Virtual Teams Connected

Pros

Facilitates our team members in staying informed about daily priorities offering easy check-ins through Slack or the Range platform. And unique daily questions makes our team bonding better.

Cons

It’d be helpful to have a mix of company-wide check-ins along with smaller, team-specific ones to make sure everyone’s on the same page.

“Keeps Your Team Aligned and Focused

Pros

Works with all your favorite tools, so updates happen fast, and key info is always easy to find. Less switching, more doing. We love it.

Cons

The goal-setting features are a bit overwhelming right now. A simpler approach would make it a lot easier to use and track progress.

“One of the Best Communication Resources I’ve Used

Pros

Staying connected with the team is effortless, whether it’s quick updates or just checking in, it keeps everyone in sync.

Cons

Some features are hard to find, so it takes more time to access them. Also, the calls ringing on different platforms at once can be pretty distracting.

“Efficient Digital Check-in Tool

Pros

Google integration means no more copy-pasting updates, and the thoughtful check-in questions actually help gauge how the team's feeling.

Cons

I'd love the option to fully customize check-in questions to better fit our team’s vibe.

“Best Solution for Remote Stand-ups

Pros

It is ideal for daily standup replacements offering transparency into team activities when face-to-face meetings aren't necessary.

Cons

The way we track objectives and progress could be smoother. The use of hashtags can be a bit of a hassle, so simplifying that would help a lot.

“Effortless Team Sync for Remote Work

Pros

Setting up is really easy, and with Slack integration, it just fits right into the team’s daily flow. No extra effort needed.

Cons

The UX for Objectives can be tricky to navigate. I’d like to use it for project planning, but there’s definitely room for improvement.

“Boosts Business Productivity

Pros

After years of struggling with organization, this is the first tool that actually helps me stay on top of things.

Cons

It would be super helpful to have online tutorials to guide new users through all the different features and functions.

“The Missing Tool for Team Collaboration

Pros

I find it super easy to use, and it really helps build a strong team culture. I also appreciate how the Range team listens to feedback and is open to new ideas, it makes the experience even better.

Cons

I really appreciate the developers and designers, they’ve done great work. However, the weekend-related questions don’t always align well for teams spread across different time zones.

“Improves Team Morale

Pros

I like how it gives me a quick snapshot of what my colleagues are working on, plus the mood ratings and daily questions add a nice touch to keep morale up.

Cons

For my team’s needs, the software is mostly useful for the daily check-ins, but we don’t get much use out of it beyond that.

“A Smart Approach to OKRs

Pros

The structure fits perfectly with our OKRs, making it an easy addition to our workflow. I especially like the built-in support for meetings, 1:1s, and culture-building prompts.

Cons

Some integrations that need webhooks can be a bit of a pain and impact the overall user experience.

“Perfect for Remote Teams in Today’s Workplace

Pros

It helps me and my team kick off the workday with a clear focus, and the culture questions actually make us feel more connected.

Cons

The UI could be simpler. I find myself toggling around too much just to see all the answers from the team, which gets frustrating.

“Excellent for Managing Stand-ups and OKRs

Pros

The daily standup summaries in Slack are a lifesaver for keeping track of remote and WFH teammates without constant check-ins.

Cons

Some of the team members who are used to older systems are a bit resistant to switching, but they don’t have any real issues with the software itself.

“Simplifies Team Agendas and Meetings

Pros

I love how straightforward the software is, no unnecessary clutter. The meeting manager is great, and the UI keeps things simple without feeling overwhelming.

Cons

I like that it’s web-based, but sometimes when using the app, it redirects to the webpage, which is a small inconvenience.

“Helps Structure My Workday Effectively

Pros

This tool actually makes me pause and reflect on my top priorities each day, which helps me stay focused.

Cons

I'll admit, sometimes navigating through the software can be a bit tricky.

“Clean UI That Maximizes Efficiency

Pros

The UI is super, and I picked it up quickly. I also love how well it integrates with Calendar, JIRA, GitHub, and Slack. The drag-and-drop updates make tracking progress no big deal.

Cons

Some settings are tucked away and could be easier to find, especially when it comes to removing users, it’s a bit confusing.

“Range gets your team on the same page

Pros

Enhances transparency on different teams' activities ensuring alignment on shared goals.

Cons

Observes that some personal questions seem random and unrelated.

“Range Review

Pros

Allows the creation of a to-do list and easy sharing with the team. Integration with other software applications is a notable feature.

Cons

Initially struggled with publishing daily check-ins but resolved the issue; questions the necessity of publishing to the team.

“Range review

Pros

Appreciates the daily personal question as it effectively humanizes team members fostering a deeper understanding and connection among colleagues in their day-to-day interactions.

Cons

Encounters occasional random logouts and finds Slack integration noisy with direct pings and channel notifications.

“I like using it not sure I would pay for it

Pros

Appreciates reminders Google Calendar integration and daily team questions.

Cons

Expresses a lack of understanding of the meeting function questioning its utility and cost-effectiveness.

“Ruthless Efficiency Making Way For Human Connection

Pros

Values the daily personal question for humanizing team members and reinforcing a sense of humanity in daily interactions.

Cons

Notes occasional questionable suggestions from integrations with GitHub JIRA and Google Calendar sometimes referencing outdated information.

“A happy user of Range

Pros

Effectively addresses the challenges of daily stand-ups by providing a convenient way to track history engage with colleagues and receive reminders for upcoming tasks.

Cons

While I use Range for my daily check-ins a minor inconvenience is having to navigate to the "daily check-in" option in the menu rather than having it pop up on my screen automatically at the outset.

“A daily drumbeat for my team

Pros

Range simplifies staying informed about my team's activities and emotions proving especially valuable during the remote work scenario amid the COVID-19 lockdown. It offers an uncomplicated means to keep everyone apprised of team happenings.

Cons

Acknowledges the effectiveness of the meeting feature but suggests customization options could be enhanced. The user mentions resorting to a Google Doc for added flexibility and expresses a desire for more customization capabilities.

“Don't know what I'd do without you!

Pros

Highly praises Range for its frequent addition of new features intuitive design and functionality coupled with exceptional customer service. The user feels heard emphasizing Range's attentiveness to user feedback.

Cons

Indicates that some integrations could benefit from deeper development implying a need for more comprehensive integration features.

“Range is a great to-do list

Pros

Expresses a strong preference for the Daily Check-in feature utilizing it for task management. Appreciates the ability to create a to-do list for the day and the automatic task completion associated with calendar events like meetings.

Cons

Identifies a limitation in not being able to drag events (Calendar events JIRA tickets Asana tasks etc.) into pre-existing tasks in the My Plan section suggesting an enhancement in this aspect.

“The easiest way to support agile remote work and workers

Pros

Highlights the utility of Range for a widely dispersed team emphasizing its role in setting shared objectives providing visibility into team activities and tying updates to goals. Appreciates how it addresses blockers and concerns in a clear and digestible manner.

Cons

Notes the G-Suite-centric nature of Range which was suitable in a Google-centric environment but poses a challenge in a Microsoft tools environment. While not impossible it requires additional effort.

“Helps keep everyone in the loop!

Pros

Acknowledges Range's contribution to obtaining an overview of everyone's tasks facilitating effective meeting management and note-taking. Enables efficient daily prioritization through the check-in process.

Cons

Critiques the notes and topics section during meetings pointing out potential confusion. Specifically the user mentions the need to add a note for the edited topic to be saved deeming this extra step as unnecessary and proposing a more streamlined approach.

“Great tool for teams

Pros

Commends Range for supporting a distributed team across different campuses and remote locations. Emphasizes the tool's significance in keeping the team synchronized particularly through the use of daily check-ins that offer insights not only into work tasks but also team members' well-being.

Cons

Appreciates Range's strength in fostering transparency within and among teams. Advises that individuals or teams not comfortable with this level of transparency might find it challenging although it hasn't been an issue for the user.