TO DO: Check Out These Task Management Apps

To-do apps are abundant in the Apple App Store because pretty much everyone needs a way to manage their tasks, and what better way to always have your to-do list with you than to have it right in your phone? Many of these apps also allow you to sync your list between devices and set reminders among other features. Some of the apps take a “keep it simple” approach so as not to overwhelm users who simply want a replacement for a physical notebook, and some of the apps come with lots of bells and whistles. 

The good news is, since there are so many and such a variety of to-do apps, you can choose the kind of app that’s best for you. Following are a few worth noting:

Wunderlist (Free in Apple App Store)

Wunderlist is a functional and easy-to-use app that includes support for various platforms including web, Mac, PC, and iOS/Android phones and tablets. It includes lots of features without feeling cluttered or overwhelming to the user. The interface makes it easy to add regular or recurring tasks as well as task details like notes, subtasks and due dates. You can also set reminders for tasks and sort them by priority. Wunderlist also includes some sharing features, like the ability to publish lists to the internet for public viewing, and collaboration features like comments within the interface.

Todoist (Free in App Store)

Todoist is similar to Wunderlist in many ways. It includes support for desktop, web and mobile versions and offers the ability to share and collaborate. With Todoist, you also can search tasks, attach notes and files, and get location-based reminders. The app features a nice, but adding tasks isn’t quite as simple and intuitive, and many advanced features are only available with a Premium plan for $29/year.

Clear ($5 in App Store)

Clear is unique because it lets users use only gestures to interact with the interface, which results in a simple and effective to-do list tool. Adding tasks, marking them complete, and even accessing different areas of the app like Settings, are all controlled using gestures. To prioritize tasks, you simply rearrange them so important ones are at the top. To keep the interface clean, color gradients (instead of symbols like stars) are used to identify priority tasks. 

CARROT ($3 in App Store) 

Carrot is very different than other to-do list apps and is known as the “to-do list with a personality.’ Adding tasks is simple enough in this app, and if you don’t complete them, the app will send you snarky messages to nudge you to do so. As you complete tasks though, you get positive feedback and unlock additional features. In a way it gamifies the to-do list process, which can be fun and motivating for some, but for others may prove to be annoying or stressful.

That's just the tip of the iceberg! There are tons of to-do apps in the App Store to try, and more appearing all the time. What to-do or task management apps have you tried? What did you like or not like about them? Post your thoughts in the comments!