Compact design choice
The new design of ManicTime 2024.3 may look modern, but it wastes a lot of space with margins and padding that make the timeline and lists look crammed while lots of space is wasted with non functional elements.
It really needs a compact option where white margins and padding are reduced to a minimum like before. Especially for Laptop displays that have small size, the new design is a step backwards.
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Craig Albert
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Agreed. The main window is so large on a laptop that you can't even use the windows feature to dock it onto half the screen (while using the screenshot viewer on the other half).
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Rafael Silva commented
As a designer, I understand that bringing changes to products can sometimes result in negative comments. However, I'm concerned that this update focuses too heavily on trends while losing sight of what makes ManicTimic unique.
`Now? We’ve entered the era of modern design. Everything is more open, airy, and spacious. Much like humans, animals and your houseplants, even designs need to breathe, according to our lead designer.`
ManicTimic is not your average task tracker found on the App Store. It's designed for power users who manage multiple projects and need accurate billing data. I personally keep it open on a dedicated section of my 4K screen all day long. The new version feels cluttered under the same are, making it difficult to tag or access any of its features.
Also, the new interface feels slower and less responsive. For example, sliding the time window is not as smooth as it used to be.
I've downgraded to the previous build for now, but I would appreciate another look at this update. Is there any way to regain the same level of information density from before?
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John Ranson commented
The new UI devotes too much real estate to non-functional elements.
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Alex McHugh
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The new design is a step backwards for those who those who rely on consistency and predictability.
Not against dark mode per-se, but the UI elements are just wasteful of space and not an improvement.
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Peter Jannesen
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After the update and opening 2024.3.2.2 I got a headache right away (no joke).
That blue background in dark mode is too much. The thick blue borders. Please smaller border, less space around etc. The old UI was good. -
Heather Floyd
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YES! I was shocked when the update completed and this hideous (in my view) new design appeared. Ugh. The "appification" of everything continues... (sigh)
The buttons in the top row are way too big, and yes, the padding is such a waste. Is this designed to only be used on touch-screens? I know I might seem "old-fashioned", but I do think most people doing WORK are using a mouse/trackpad pointer to point-and-click on stuff.
Additionally, the rounded-corners are also space-consuming without any user benefit.