Comments on: Invoicing Stunts

By: freddy

freddy — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:08:31 +0000

Another UI problem: open the Address Book sheet and try to resize it. Uh oh.

By: Ian Beck

Ian Beck — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:38:00 +0000

I tried On the Job, but although the interface is pretty the functionality still doesn't hold a candle to OfficeTime for my use (why does everyone focus on invoices without paying temporary reports, a la OfficeTime, the attention they are due?). I also wasn't a big fan of the level of complexity (you have to travel down three levels of hierarchy before you hit a timing session, and even then its broken up into pieces). I had great hope for On the Job 3, but I think the above comparison to Billings 3 is most apt. If you like Billings, you'll probably like On the Job 3. For us OfficeTimers, though, it isn't worth the switch.

By: leeg

leeg — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:50:39 +0000

That is exactly how I decide the minimum size for my windows.

By: Davide

Davide — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:07:59 +0000

I gave it a try as soon as you tweeted it. I cannot but compare On The Job to Billings3, and I’d say that On The Job wins hands up. Billings3 has a also a polished UI, but I much prefer the minimalism of this app’s approach. And although this app seems more targeted at time tracking (rather than invoicing or sending estimates) it seems to cover more ground than Billings. It’s more targeted, but at the same time more attentive to the details. To mention one, multiple currencies support, the one missing feature that convinced me not to buy Billings after the expiration of the trial period. I guess I won’t let this trial period expire.

Still, I agree on your take on the iPhoney (ambiguity meant) details. They’re a bit out of place, but hey, this guy is tracking a new territory. I’d say this app, together with The Hit List, has the most significant innovations in terms of UI I’ve seen recently.

Cheers,
Davide