Apps for ADHD:

Pros and Cons:

Finch:

• Pros:
  • Useful for everyday tasks.
  • Offers interesting ways of usage.
• Cons:
  • May not be used consistently ("I don’t use it often right now but I do open up the app and use it to remind myself of my basic routines").

Goblin tools:

• Pros:
  • Features a to-do list generator that breaks tasks down step by step.
• Cons:
  • Not mentioned explicitly in terms of cons.

Habitica:

• Pros:
  • Gamifies habit tracking and to-do lists.
  • Motivating and helpful for productivity.
• Cons:
  • Some users may find the novelty wears off.

Alarmy:

• Pros:
  • Helps wake users up effectively with tasks.
• Cons:
  • Requires completing a task to shut off the alarm.

Notion:

• Pros:
  • Changes how users organize their life.
• Cons:
  • May not be suitable for individuals with ADHD ("I’m too ADHD to use Notion, if you too, try Obsidian").

YNAB (You Need A Budget):

• Pros:
  • Helpful for budgeting and getting out of debt.
• Cons:
  • Not specified in terms of cons.

Zero & LIFE (LifeFasting):

• Pros:
  • Helps in fasting and weight tracking.
• Cons:
  • LIFE app no longer available, some users switched to Zero.

Easy Fast (alternative to Fastic):

• Pros:
  • Better UI and free.
• Cons:
  • Some users were disappointed as they lost their weight tracking data.

ChatGPT:

• Pros:
  • Aids in various tasks including math and providing recommendations.

ScreenZen:

• Pros:
  • Blocks distractions with schedules.
• Cons:
  • Not specified in terms of cons.

Other User Recommendations:

• Language learning apps like Duolingo, Seedlang, and Quizlet.
• Pleco for Mandarin learning.
• Assimil and LingQ for language learning.
• Rocket, Pimsleur, and Michel Thomas for visual learners.
• Rocket for a mix of audio and visual instruction.

Twitch App Redesign:

User Feedback:

Pros:

• Increased sub price.
• Improved app redesign.
• Followed list.
• Exploration features.

Cons:

• Autoplaying streams on opening app.
• Missing follower lists.
• UI changes not favorably received.
• Autoplay limits.

Suggestions for Improvement:

• Make followed list default.
• Remove autoplay feature.
• Focus on user preferences.
• Return to previous UI design.

YouTube Channel Preferences:

• Users inquiring about videos for recommendations on song titles.
• Seeking YouTube channel information.

Language Learning Apps, Websites, and Methods:

• Quizlet, LingQ, and Rocket for language learning.
• Assimil, Language Transfer, and Readlang for comprehensive input.
• ChatGPT for contextual meaning understanding.
• Learning methods combining flashcards, reading, and listening.
• Duolingo and Kwiziq for language practice.