Plain List

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A to-do list as fast as a note. Type it, file it, cross it off. Plain List does that and stays out of your way.

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Coming soon for iPhone and any browser. Try it free for 14 days, then less than $1 a month.

Add it in one line

The add box sits at the top of your list. Tap it, type the task, hit return, and the keyboard gets out of the way. End it with a # and Plain List suggests a category, or makes a new one on the spot.

Adding a bunch of groceries? Pick the category once and every new task lands there.

Cross it off for real

Tap the circle and you get the check, the line through it, and then it slides into Completed. Your list only shows what's left.

Tapped the wrong one? Tap again before it moves.

Drag anything anywhere

Grab a task and drop it where it belongs. A slot opens to show where it lands. Drop it in another category and it moves there.

Categories reorder the same way, with your own names and colors.

iPhone and web

Add on your phone, finish on your laptop. Same list everywhere.

Works offline

Your list lives on your phone first. It syncs when you're back online.

Light and dark

Follows your phone's setting, with category colors tuned for both.

Private by default

No ads, no tracking. Your tasks are only used to sync your list.

One-tap sign in

Sign in with Apple or a link to your email. No password to remember.

Export anytime

Copy your whole list as plain text from Settings. Even if you stop paying, it stays yours.

We crossed off the extras

Most to-do apps keep adding features until you need a tutorial to write down "buy milk." Plain List does one job, and you'll know how to use it in the first minute.

  • Projects inside of projects
  • Priority levels and flags
  • A due date on everything
  • Team workspaces
  • An AI that plans your day
  • A $60-a-year checklist

One screen

Your list and the add box. No setup, no onboarding, no settings to dig through.

Nothing to learn

Tap to add, tap to finish, drag to move. If you can use a checklist, you already know Plain List.

Less than $1 a month

$9.99 a year after a free 14-day trial. Everything is included, with no upsells inside the app.

Questions

How much does it cost?

Plain List is free for 14 days with everything included. After that it's $9.99 a year or $0.99 a month. Would rather not subscribe? Pay $24.99 once and it's yours for good. Every option includes sync and the web app.

Why a subscription?

Syncing your list between devices costs us a little every month to run, so it costs you a little. Plain List is $9.99 a year. Most popular to-do apps charge $36 to $60.

What happens if I stop paying?

Your list stays yours. You can still open it, check things off, and export it. Adding new tasks just asks you to renew.

Can my family use it?

Yes. Turn on Family Sharing and one subscription or lifetime purchase covers up to six people in your household.

Does my list sync between my phone and computer?

Yes. Sign in with Apple or your email on both, and changes show up in seconds.

Is there an Android app?

Not yet. The web app works in any phone browser in the meantime.

What data do you collect?

Your sign-in email and your tasks, stored so your list can sync. Nothing is sold or used for ads. Questions? Email support@plainworkllc.com.

How do I delete my account?

In the app, go to Settings and tap Delete account. Your tasks are erased from our servers.

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