# Swiping Interface Task Apps 'Todo Now' Helps Users Focus on One Task at a Time By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-30 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/todo-now References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/todo-now?utm_campaign=startup-67498&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [todonow.app](https://www.todonow.app/?ref=betalist) [To do lists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colortodo) are essential for many professionals but can be overwhelming, so the 'Todo Now' app is positioned as a [streamlined solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-does-it1) that will help them to focus on one task at a time. The app features a swiping interface that will provide users with a single task that they need to complete before gesturing it away and revealing a new one. This could potentially accelerate the user's ability to get more done in less time by letting them focus in on a single task and not getting distracted by other things that need to be done. The 'Todo Now' app works in both List Mode and Focus Mode, which will enable different types of productivity to suit a user's needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Swiping Interface Task Apps:** Using a swiping interface in task apps can help users focus on one task at a time and increase productivity. - **Streamlined To-do Lists:** Creating streamlined to-do lists can help professionals stay focused and complete tasks more efficiently. - **Single-task Focus:** Encouraging single-task focus can help users prioritize and maintain productivity throughout the day. ### Where This Applies - **Task Management Software:** Task management software can incorporate swiping interfaces to improve user focus and productivity. - **Productivity Apps:** Productivity apps can offer streamlined to-do list features to help professionals organize their tasks effectively. - **Time Management Tools:** Time management tools can promote single-task focus to enhance productivity and avoid distractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Priority-Only To-Do Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-todo-app.md) - [Minimalist Task Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focilist.md) - [Daily Task Focus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-task-x.md) - [Daily Task Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/today-app.md) - [Pressure-Free To-Do Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twodos.md) - [Drag-and-Drop Task Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayby-app.md) - [Single-Task Workflow Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focusmode.md) - [Phygital To-Do List Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/task-device.md) - [Minimalist To-Do List Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-do-list-platform.md)