Superlist: Can the Wunderlist Team Strike Gold Twice?

Remember Wunderlist? That beloved task manager Microsoft acquired and then... killed the app even though it had millions of users  in favor of Microsoft To Do. Well, grab your productivity popcorn, because the original Wunderlist team is back with Superlist, and they've clearly been spending their time making this something special. And no, it's not just another to-do app – it's what happens when task management meets note-taking in a surprisingly delightful digital package.

The Ghost of Wunderlist Past 

If Wunderlist was your reliable Volkswagen of task management, Superlist is like stepping into a Tesla – sleek, modern, and making satisfying little bleeps and bloops when you check off tasks. The team has taken everything we loved about Wunderlist and added a healthy dose of 2024 delight. Every time you complete a task, you're treated to a different, oddly satisfying sound that makes checking off items feel like playing a tiny productivity symphony.

What Makes It Super?

Superlist isn't content just being your standard task manager. The app seamlessly blends task management with note-taking, letting you nest tasks infinitely within notes like some sort of productivity Russian doll.

This is where Superlist shines brightest. You can write notes in Markdown, create beautiful bullet-pointed lists, and turn any line into a task. Your thoughts and actions finally have a shared home that doesn't feel like a compromise. No more app-hopping. The real magic happens when you start collaborating – Superlist is a team first to-do app.  Real-time editing means you can see your teammate's cursor dancing across the screen, though thankfully without the chaos of a Google Docs free-for-all.

And of course, there's an AI feature called Make that helps break down tasks - like if you need a packing list or meeting agenda. While it's not going to write your next novel, it's handy for quick task generation. Think of it as having a helpful intern who's pretty good at making checklists. It's part of their Pro features though, so free users will need to create their lists the old-fashioned way.

The interface is super clean, but with enough personality to avoid feeling sterile. Those beautiful Wunderlist-style custom backgrounds are back and better than ever, along with aesthetically pleasing squiggly dividers that make every list feel like a tiny work of art. This is easily one of the best designed to d-o list apps 

The Price of Super Powers

Here's the good news: the free tier is surprisingly generous. You get unlimited tasks, notes, and reminders, plus the ability to collaborate with up to five people. For those wanting more, the Personal Pro plan is $8/month, while teams can hop on board for $10/month per user. 

The Dream Team Behind Your Dreams of Productivity

Here's what makes Superlist interesting: it's being built by the folks behind some serious tech successes. Christian Reber, who created Wunderlist, is back with a new take on task management. He's brought along some impressive friends: Blinkist co-founder Niklas Jansen, Ex-MetaLab's design director Brandon Arnold, and Marcel Käding.

Unlike Todoist, which has stayed independent and profitable since 2007 through bootstrapping, Superlist is taking the venture-backed path. They've got significant funding and a team with big exits under their belt - hopefully they don’t sell out to Microsoft again. 

The Verdict

Superlist is great for individuals and small teams tired of juggling between task managers and note-taking apps. While fast, the Flutter-based app means it's not quite as polished as a true native Mac experience, and the missing calendar view might be a deal-breaker for serious planners. But if you care about design and need a collaborative task manager that doubles as a note-taking app, Superlist deserves your attention