Show HN: Quickly Start Your Morning with Top of the Morning iPhone App

by morcutt on 6/6/2013, 3:07 AM with 17 comments
  • by dylangs1030 on 6/6/2013, 3:27 AM

    I put my number in to be notified about when this becomes available. I also looked at your vine video demonstrations.

    A few questions:

    1. Do reminders sync with your reminders app, or are they submitted by the user into this (separate) app? It specifically says it syncs the calendar, but it doesn't say this for the reminder.

    2. Does the RSS feed reader aggregate multiple sources, ala Feedly or Flipboard?

    3. I couldn't really see, but how much detail does the weather section give? And does it use the same source as the Apple app or does it have its own weather source it scrapes information from?

    What I like:

    Great website design, if a bit hacker oriented, but that's okay. It's very easy and not exhausting to scroll through slides of each design facet for the app. The mockup is excellent and very sleek, it makes me want to use this app.

    Great concept, it cuts time out of the morning jumping from one app to another. I would pay $2.99 for this at the highest, and I would expect this to at least cost me $0.99. However, I'm not indicative of all users, I don't mind paying a premium for apps.

    Did you do the development and design work yourself? Are you an individual or a team?

    Good job!

  • by hawkharris on 6/6/2013, 4:07 AM

    I think the design looks great and this app could be useful for people who want to jumpstart their day. My only concern is that the market for reminder and to-do list apps is extremely crowded. I've used some apps that seem similar, and I'd be hesitant to download another. That said, you might need to hone in on the features that makes your app stand out. This may sound vague, but maybe incorporate tips or news related to breakfast, driving to work, etc.?

  • by morcutt on 6/6/2013, 3:08 AM
  • by dkris on 6/6/2013, 4:16 AM

    I live outside the United States. India, to be more specific. I tried to key in my number with my country code (+91). I got error-ed out. Is there a way I can add an Indian number?

  • by woah on 6/6/2013, 3:51 AM

    Cool! Looks like the bright colors in the background might make the white text hard to read.