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Best free to-do list apps for iPhone (2026)
Every pick is listed under Task Management in our directory, runs on iPhone and iPad and is completely free or has a free plan. We rank them by our rating and popularity, then favour tools made mainly for task management and apps built for iPhone.
Short answer
The best free to-do list apps for iPhone are Todoist, Microsoft To Do and TickTick, the top three of 12 matches in our directory. 2 of the 10 picks are completely free and the other 8 have a free plan; 1 is open source.
Updated
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At a glance
Counted from the top 10 picks, except the total.
- Matching tools
- 12
- Completely free
- 2
- Open source
- 1
- Work offline
- 1
- Native apps
- 2
Comparison table
“Free plan” means a free tier with paid upgrades. A dash in Licence means our directory does not list the tool as open source.
| # | Name | Pricing | Platforms | Licence | Why pick it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todoist | Free plan | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows | — | A fast, reliable task manager that stays out of your way. |
| 2 | Microsoft To Do | Free | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web | — | A free to-do list with a daily My Day planner that syncs with Outlook. |
| 3 | TickTick | Free plan | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux | — | Achieve more, every day. |
| 4 | Taskade | Free plan | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux | — | Where ideas meet action: AI powered team productivity. |
| 5 | Super Productivity | Free | Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web | Open source | Free, open-source to-do list with timeboxing, time tracking and Jira or GitHub imports. |
| 6 | Ellie | Free plan | Web, iOS, macOS, Windows | — | A simple daily planner with a brain dump and a free forever plan. |
| 7 | Trello | Free plan | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows | — | The simplest possible kanban board for visual work tracking. |
| 8 | Any.do | Free plan | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Chrome | — | Keep life organized. |
| 9 | Superlist | Free plan | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | — | Lists, notes and team tasks in one document-like workspace. |
| 10 | ClickUp | Free plan | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android | — | One dense workspace for tasks, docs, goals and reporting. |
Why each pick made the list
Every reason is taken from the tool's own listing: its categories, platforms, features, rating and pricing.
Our top iPhone pick, rated 4.6/5. Task Management is its main purpose in our directory. A mobile app that runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web, Android, macOS and Windows. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud and is easy to pick up. On our Mac list it is number 2.
Watch out for: Free tier limits reminders
Number 2 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.4/5. Task Management is its main purpose in our directory. A mobile app that runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Windows, macOS, Android and Web. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud and is easy to pick up. On our Mac list it is number 4.
Watch out for: Fewer filters and labels than Todoist
Number 3 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.7/5, the highest here. Task Management is its main purpose in our directory. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web, Android, macOS, Windows and 1 more platform. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud and is easy to pick up. On our Mac list it is number 1.
Watch out for: Some advanced features are locked behind a paid subscription.
Number 4 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.4/5. Task Management is its main purpose in our directory. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web, Android, macOS, Windows and 1 more platform. Its listing says it has AI features. On our Mac list it is number 5.
Watch out for: Can be overwhelming for new users due to feature richness
Number 5 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.5/5. Task Management is its main purpose in our directory. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Linux, macOS, Windows, Android and 1 more platform. Its listing says it works offline and is privacy-focused. On our Mac list it is number 3.
Watch out for: Many options can feel busy at first
Number 6 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.4/5. Task Management is its main purpose in our directory. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web, macOS and Windows. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud, has AI features and is easy to pick up. On our Mac list it is number 6.
Watch out for: Calendar integration and timeboxing need Pro
Number 7 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.4/5. Listed mainly under Project Management, it also covers task management. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web, Android, macOS and Windows. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud and is easy to pick up. On our Mac list it is number 9.
Watch out for: Weak for dependencies and timelines
Number 8 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.0/5. Task Management is its main purpose in our directory. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web, Android, macOS, Windows and 1 more platform. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud and is easy to pick up. On our Mac list it is number 10.
Watch out for: Some advanced features are locked behind a paid subscription.
Number 9 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.4/5. Task Management is its main purpose in our directory. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web, macOS, Windows and Android. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud and is easy to pick up. It is not in the Mac top 10 (11th for Mac).
Watch out for: Lighter reporting than full project tools
Number 10 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.4/5. Listed mainly under Project Management, it also covers task management. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux and 1 more platform. Its listing says it has AI features. It is not in the Mac top 10 (12th for Mac).
Watch out for: Interface is busy at first
Running these on iPhone
Counted from each pick's listing type and platforms.
- By listing type, the 10 iPhone picks are 7 web apps (TickTick, Taskade, Ellie, Trello and 3 others), 2 mobile apps (Todoist and Microsoft To Do) and 1 desktop app (Super Productivity).
- 2 of 10 are apps you install on iPhone and iPad; the other 8 are web or cloud tools listed for iPhone.
- Every iPhone pick here also runs somewhere else. Any.do reaches furthest, on 5 other platforms besides iPhone.
- All 10 also run on a Mac, so the same tool can follow you between iPhone and Mac.
How this list compares
The same search on other platforms. Only the differences are named.
- Free to-do list apps for Mac
8 of these 10 iPhone picks also make the Mac top 10. 2 are on this list only: Superlist (11th for Mac) and ClickUp (12th for Mac). In their place the Mac list has Routine and Better Codex; Better Codex is not listed for iPhone.
More matches
2 more free to-do list apps for iPhone in our directory, in ranked order.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best free to-do list app for iPhone?
- Todoist is our first pick. A fast, reliable task manager that stays out of your way. Todoist has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features or usage.
- Are these to-do list apps really free?
- Yes, every pick is free to start. Microsoft To Do and Super Productivity are completely free. Todoist, TickTick, Taskade, Ellie and 4 others have free plans with paid upgrades.
- Which of these to-do list apps are open source?
- Super Productivity is tagged open source in our directory, so you can read the code and, depending on the licence, self-host or modify it.
- Which ones work offline on iPhone and iPad?
- Super Productivity is listed as working offline. The others need an internet connection for at least some features.
- Which are easiest for beginners?
- Todoist, Microsoft To Do and TickTick are rated beginner-friendly, along with 4 other picks. 3 picks take more time to learn.
- How many free to-do list apps for iPhone are in the directory?
- 12 match: listed under Task Management, available on iPhone and iPad and free to start. This page ranks the top 10 and names up to 20 more under More matches. The Task Management category page has every listing, paid ones included.
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