Plain Tasks is a private iOS task app for one focused daily list, task history, recurring task options, a max-tasks setting, and text or JSON export.
When to choose Plain Tasks
Choose Plain Tasks if you want one small list for today and a clean reset tomorrow. It is intentionally limited so daily planning stays humane.
Built for one clear job
Product fit and data model
- Category
- Productivity
- Platform
- iOS
- Privacy model
- Private task data with no account, no tracking, and no cloud setup required.
- Data and sync
- On-device storage.
Best for
- People who want a today-only task list.
- Users who benefit from a maximum task limit.
- Anyone who wants plain text or JSON export without an account.
Not built for
- Large projects, collaboration, nested subtasks, kanban boards, or team assignment workflows.
Best fit: Plain Tasks is for users who want a constrained daily to-do list rather than a full task manager.
Common questions
What is Plain Tasks best for?
Choose Plain Tasks if you want one small list for today and a clean reset tomorrow. It is intentionally limited so daily planning stays humane.
Does Plain Tasks require an account?
Plain Tasks is designed around the Dojoism standard of avoiding mandatory accounts when the core app can work locally. Private task data with no account, no tracking, and no cloud setup required.
Who should not choose Plain Tasks?
Large projects, collaboration, nested subtasks, kanban boards, or team assignment workflows.