GoodTask

GoodTask

A more powerful front end for Apple Reminders and Calendar.

Pay onceiPhoneMac

PriceiOS about $20 to unlock; Mac about $40; 14-day trial on iOS

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Our verdict

Ideal if you already use Apple Reminders and want Smart Lists and calendar views on top. Apple only, and the iOS and Mac apps are bought separately.

Good

Keeps data in Apple's own apps
Smart Lists, widgets and Apple Watch
Can be bought outright

Not so good

Apple devices only
iOS and Mac priced separately

Best for

people who hate subscriptionspower usersApple users

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