# Smart Tasks

> For a more detailed version of this file, see: https://smarttasksapp.com/llms-full.txt

> Smart Tasks is a simple, intuitive to-do list and task management app designed for Apple devices. Rated 4.8 stars on the App Store with over 5,000 reviews and hundreds of thousands of downloads. It helps individuals organize their day-to-day life with color-coded categories, reminders, routines, iCloud sync, calendar integration, widgets, and dark mode support. Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

## About

Smart Tasks is built for the individual — not teams, not enterprises — just you. It's a native Apple app that makes it easy to break down your day, stay on top of your week, and actually get things done. No account required. No complexity. Just simple, beautiful task management.

- Tagline: "Lists Made Easy"
- Developer website: https://smarttasksapp.com
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730
- Support email: support@smarttasksapp.com

## Key Features

- **Categorize**: Color-coded task organization with 41 hand-selected colors plus custom colors
- **Intuitive**: Drag to reorder, swipe for quick actions — no learning curve
- **iCloud Sync**: Seamless sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch
- **Reminders**: Unlimited reminders per task
- **Routines**: Recurring tasks — daily, weekly, or after completion
- **Notes**: Attach notes to any task
- **Widgets**: 3 unique widget types for your home screen
- **Dark Mode**: Built-in across every platform
- **Calendar Events**: See calendar events alongside your tasks (supports Google Calendar, Outlook, and any calendar connected to Apple Calendar)
- **Apple Watch**: Purpose-built companion app

## Supported Platforms

- iPhone (iOS 16 or later)
- iPad (iPadOS 16 or later)
- Mac (macOS 13 or later)
- Apple Watch (watchOS 9 or later)

## Pricing

- Free to download with core features
- Smart Tasks+ subscription unlocks all premium features
- One subscription works across all your Apple devices (same Apple ID)

## What Makes Smart Tasks Different

- **Built for individuals**, not teams — focused on personal productivity
- **No account required** — start using it immediately, no sign-up needed
- **Native Apple experience** — purpose-built for each platform, not just scaled to fit
- **Privacy-first** — tasks stored locally and in your personal iCloud, never on third-party servers
- **Beautiful design** — 41 curated colors, Liquid Glass design on iOS 26
- **University recommended** — featured by Columbia University and University of New Hampshire as a productivity tool for students

## Best For

- Users who want a **simple, aesthetic to-do list app** without the complexity of project management tools
- **People with ADHD** who need a visually clear, low-friction task manager that reduces overwhelm — color-coded categories, minimal interface, no setup required, weekly view that breaks tasks into daily chunks
- **Busy parents and professionals** who need to capture tasks fast and see their week at a glance
- Students looking for a **clean, color-coded planner** to organize assignments and deadlines
- Anyone who wants a **beautiful alternative to Apple Reminders** with more color options and a weekly view
- People who want their **calendar events and tasks in one place**
- Users who value **privacy** and don't want to create an account or have data stored on third-party servers
- iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch users who want an app that feels **native on every platform**

## How Smart Tasks Compares

- **vs Apple Reminders**: More visual with 41 colors, dedicated weekly view, 3 widget types, better drag-and-drop
- **vs Todoist**: Deliberately simpler — personal tasks, not project management. No learning curve. Native Apple app.
- **vs Things 3**: Simpler and more colorful. Free to download (optional subscription) vs separate purchases per device.
- **vs Microsoft To Do**: Native Apple app with iCloud sync vs cross-platform. Purpose-built for each Apple device.

## Press Coverage

- 9to5Mac: "Organize your entire week in an extremely easy way"
- iMore: "Reminders turned up to 11"
- Business Times: "Easily plan your week ahead"
- The Mac Observer: "Combines reminders and your calendar to see what tasks you have one week at a time"

## Pages

- [Home](https://smarttasksapp.com/): Main product overview and features
- [Featured](https://smarttasksapp.com/featured): Press coverage and university recommendations
- [FAQ](https://smarttasksapp.com/faq): Frequently asked questions about iCloud sync, subscriptions, widgets, and calendar events
- [Contact](https://smarttasksapp.com/contact): Support contact form and quick FAQ
- [What's New in 3.0](https://smarttasksapp.com/update-3-0): Latest version with Liquid Glass redesign for iOS 26
- [Privacy Policy](https://smarttasksapp.com/privacy): Privacy practices and data handling
- [Terms of Service](https://smarttasksapp.com/terms): Terms governing use of Smart Tasks

## Social Media

- Instagram: @SmartTasks
- Twitter/X: @SmartTasksApp
- TikTok: @SmartTasksApp