Purelist: Notes & Tasks
Capture Ideas, Get Things Done
Free · In‑App Purchases
Purelist is a thought organizer for those who are serious about their work or studies. Purelist prioritizes your focus on what's important, not adding extra features or decorations to get your attention. If you are looking for a motivational tool, Purelist may not be for you. However, if you need something simple to help you achieve your goals, it may be perfect for you.
Purelist can be used for daily planning, task management, and note taking. It's helpful for habit checklists, lecture notes, and shopping lists. Its clean interface won't steal your time. There are no ads, and it doesn't collect your data.
Purelist has no checkboxes in the list and is completed by swiping, so it can be used for both task management and idea capture. The star icon indicates the urgency of tasks or the importance of ideas. Purelist is designed to do more with less, so you don't get confused and lose the features you need.
Use Purelist to increase your productivity!
Key Features:
• Sort tasks and items freely.
• Show your list on your home screen at any time with the widget.
• Mark important items to mark them more prominently.
• Use indentation for easier writing and reading outlines.
• No need to title your lists and tasks.
• Easily search by item.
• Smooth completion and deletion as you work with each item.
• Add descriptions to items to manage items in detail.
For Pro:
• Sync lists between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud.
• Set reminders for tasks and items.
• View and manage reminders by date.
• Quickly set reminders using date presets.
• Send system notifications at set times.
• Can repeat reminders on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annually schedule.
• The list can be divided into groups to organize the list in more detail.
• Subgroups can be added to a group.
more This app is very well designed and removes a lot of the clutter I see in many other apps. As of this writing, I paid for a yearly subscription to see how this might work for me and to see how the developers support their product. The 4-star rating is based on: the app works as advertised; the app is easy to use; the app does not collect data; it is very easy to export/share my data in a format that I can easily use (i.e. text). Features I would like to have: (1) option to enable or disable iCloud sync. (2) option to export/share all reminders. (3) option to set recurrence for an entire list. (4) option to export or share all lists as one text (for example to share all lists to an email as text or export them into 1 file instead of separate files). (5) ability to move items from one list to another list. (6) ability to easily move items up/down in the list. (7) ability to sort items alphabetically.
Developer Response Thank you, Pryn625.In response to your feature request.(1) Currently in development. Will be added in the next update.(2) This feature will be added soon. We would like to fix import at the same time.(3) This is an idea we never thought of! Very helpful. We will consider the design.(4) Consider implementation.(5),(6) It is possible to move by drag & drop even now. Please try it.(7) Consider implementation.If you have any other requests, please feel free to let us know!
This app is very well designed and removes a lot of the clutter I see in many other apps. As of this writing, I paid for a yearly subscription to see how this might work for me and to see how the developers support their product. The 4-star rating is based on: the app works as advertised; the app is easy to use; the app does not collect data; it is very easy to export/share my data in a format that I can easily use (i.e. text). Features I would like to have: (1) option to enable or disable iCloud sync. (2) option to export/share all reminders. (3) option to set recurrence for an entire list. (4) option to export or share all lists as one text (for example to share all lists to an email as text or export them into 1 file instead of separate files). (5) ability to move items from one list to another list. (6) ability to easily move items up/down in the list. (7) ability to sort items alphabetically.
Thank you, Pryn625.In response to your feature request.(1) Currently in development. Will be added in the next update.(2) This feature will be added soon. We would like to fix import at the same time.(3) This is an idea we never thought of! Very helpful. We will consider the design.(4) Consider implementation.(5),(6) It is possible to move by drag & drop even now. Please try it.(7) Consider implementation.If you have any other requests, please feel free to let us know!
I think app almost nearly perfectly immitates a piece of paper for me. The only thing I feel like I need is a strick “note” element. The bullets are great for logging events and tasks. But I would like a non-bold text line with no bullet, just for notes. That would make this 100% for me. ;-)
I think app almost nearly perfectly immitates a piece of paper for me. The only thing I feel like I need is a strick “note” element. The bullets are great for logging events and tasks. But I would like a non-bold text line with no bullet, just for notes. That would make this 100% for me. ;-)
I like this note taking app because it looks so nice and I am not overwhelmed by so many features. It is so easy to take notes. I use it to take notes for school. I think it would be great to have a folder to organize my notes by the different subjects or sections I have at school. That way it is more organized. It could be by tags 🏷️ or just with folders. These could be shown in the page that says Groups. Thank you for your hard work 🐻❄️Have a nice day.
Developer Response Thank you, lilli—•.The group feature has been added since version 23.12.0.Sorry for the late update, but please try it.We will continue to develop features that will be useful for your study.
I like this note taking app because it looks so nice and I am not overwhelmed by so many features. It is so easy to take notes. I use it to take notes for school. I think it would be great to have a folder to organize my notes by the different subjects or sections I have at school. That way it is more organized. It could be by tags 🏷️ or just with folders. These could be shown in the page that says Groups. Thank you for your hard work 🐻❄️Have a nice day.
Thank you, lilli—•.The group feature has been added since version 23.12.0.Sorry for the late update, but please try it.We will continue to develop features that will be useful for your study.
I don’t typically write reviews but I had to rave about this one. Very simple to do lists with a clean user interface can be hard to find. This one hits the mark. I’ve never found one I liked as much as this. This one is not unnecessarily complicated it’s so simple and has every feature you need for a well-rounded and effective to do list. It’s everything I want in a to do list and I’m very happy I discovered this app! :)
Developer Response Thank you, Rosay ahahah.Your words make us very happy. We' ll continue to develop apps where a clean user interface and great feature can coexist!
I don’t typically write reviews but I had to rave about this one. Very simple to do lists with a clean user interface can be hard to find. This one hits the mark. I’ve never found one I liked as much as this. This one is not unnecessarily complicated it’s so simple and has every feature you need for a well-rounded and effective to do list. It’s everything I want in a to do list and I’m very happy I discovered this app! :)
Thank you, Rosay ahahah.Your words make us very happy. We' ll continue to develop apps where a clean user interface and great feature can coexist!
- Added the ability to move items in the swipe options.
- Added the ability to select light or dark mode in the app.
- Added more color themes.
- Minor improvements mainly for iPad.
Hi there!
This is an overall small usability improvement. We also increased the number of color themes, so we hope you will find something you like.
We are currently focusing on Mac development and making improvements so that iPhone, iPad and Mac can be used more seamlessly. Thank you for your continued support as we continue to make Purelist even better!
Have a great day!
24.2.0 02/12/2024
- A confirmation message is now displayed when deleting an item.
- It is now possible to switch from bullet to dash.
- Fixed a problem where theme colors were not immediately reflected on the iPad.
- Minor improvements.
Hi there!
We've added an alert when you delete an item so you don't accidentally delete it. Also, you can now choose between bullets and dashes in the list appearance.
Have a great day!
24.1.1 01/22/2024
- Added a list creation widget to the Lock Screen Widgets.
- Fixed a bug that prevented creating new items by tapping.
- Fixed minor bugs.
Hi there!
We have added a widget that allows you to create a new list from the Lock Screen. We will continue to develop features to make list creation even more convenient!
Have a great day!
24.1.0 01/07/2024
- Color themes can now be selected.
- The keyboard accessory has been slimmed down and a Done button has been added to the navigation.
- Minor improvements.
Hi, there!
We've added color themes, so feel free to choose a color that suits you. We plan to add more colors in the future.
Wishing you a wonderful New Year!
23.12.2 12/28/2023
- Added weekdays and weekends to Repeat.
- Fixed a crash when editing text on iOS below 16.4.
- Support for iOS 16 or later.
Hi there!
Extended Repeat. We hope this will help you manage your schedule.
Earlier we wrote that we support iOS 16.4 or later, but this was not reflected due to a misconfiguration. Sorry to those who had crashes because of this, we have fixed it to support iOS 16 or later.
Have a great day!
23.12.1 12/18/2023
New Features:
- Creating groups is now available. You can create subgroups and manage them in a nested structure. Access all non-archived lists from All. This feature is for Pro only.
- Creating descriptions is now available.
- Nesting list items is now available. Items can be collapsed, and you can mark both parent and children as 'completed' at once. Additionally, parent-child relationships are maintained even with automatic sorting.
- Sorting Lists is now available.
- Waterfall Layout is now available on iPhone. You can now display more lists in a two-column.
Improvements:
- Improved the keyboard accessory: the Done button has been removed and can now be closed with a swipe. You can switch between a compact version with folded features and an expanded version with easily accessible full features in the settings.
- Made Drag & Drop more iPhone-like.
- Made the actions for list items more dynamic and responsive.
- List item features can now be accessed via the context menu.
- The number of lists in groups is now displayed.
- Refined the overall View.
- Improved overall response.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed an issue that caused a crash when a repeat was set for a reminder.
- Fixed an issue where the number of past reminders was not displayed as an app badge.
System Requirements:
- iOS 16.4 or later is now supported.
Hi, there!
We're excited to announce that Purelist has evolved further in creating and managing lists.
Groups make managing your lists easier. You can separate work, study, and personal items, or create subgroups for detailed categorization by project or period. With access to all groups from 'All' and group-specific search, you'll never lose track of your lists.
Additionally, for iPhone users, the Waterfall Layout allows you to display more lists on your screen. With the new sorting feature by creation date, finding the list you need has become easier.
Nesting items enhances your ability to manage sections and make long lists more readable. Even when items are completed, their structure is maintained, making relationships between items clearer than before. The keyboard accessory has been simplified, and list item actions are now more beautiful and responsive, ensuring they don't interrupt your flow. Descriptions are useful for adding brief supplementary information or URLs.
A year has nearly passed while we implemented new features and made fine adjustments. Development of the Mac version is ongoing, but it may take some more time. We hope you will be pleased with this release.
We are fully committed to building the app and have limited resources for promotional activities. If you like Purelist, we would appreciate it if you could recommend it to others.
If you encounter any problems or have requests, please let us know. We aspire to fulfill them, but our development capacity may not allow immediate implementation. Please understand that we are not ignoring your needs. We welcome any suggestions for improvement.
Have a great day!
23.12.0 12/11/2023
- Fixed an issue where the system could freeze when past reminders were set to repeat.
Hi, there!
We have not been able to release Purelist for a long time, but we are currently redesigning it and developing new features for the future. This time the problem was critical enough that we fixed it. We hope you can wait a little longer for the new features to be released.
See you later!
23.6.0 06/12/2023
- Added the ability to adjust line spacing and character spacing.
- Added a share button to the Mac toolbar.
- Scheduled items are now linked to List. It is available with a long-press.
- Fixed an issue that prevented exporting if the filename was longer than 256 characters, if the filename contained a slash, if the filename began with a period.
- Fixed the drag line being off to the left on iPad and Mac.
- Review requests will appear.
- Improved some interface.
Hi, there!
Happy New Year to you and your family.
We have found that certain conditions in the export do not output files. If you were using it for backup, we apologize for the inconvenience, but please export again just to be sure.
Also, the appearance of the list can now be customized. You can customize it in Settings for Mac or List menu for iPhone and iPad. We plan to expand this in the future, for example by allowing you to change the font.
From now on, only iOS 16 and macOS 13 are eligible for updates.
This year, we want to accelerate development to meet your needs. We will also implement ideas that we have been warming up, we hope you can look forward to them.
Thank you.
23.1.0 01/19/2023
- Added scheduled widgets on iPhone and iPad
- Fixed a crash problem with sync and certain operations.
- Minor view improvements
Hi, there!
We’ve added schedule widgets, and with iOS 16, you can use them on the lock screen as well. We also fixed a crash issue that was occurring frequently when syncing. If you are using multiple devices, stability has been improved considerably. And, please note that from the next update, only iOS 16 will be available.
This will be the final update before the end of the year. Thanks to all of you, Purelist has been able to grow. We apologize for the delay in responding to your requests. We are slowly but surely increasing the speed of development by enhancing resources and redesigning.
Purelist is developed in a small studio of only two people. We value product development with attention to detail. We believe that a truly user-friendly tool is one that is stable, fast, and has a simple interface. To achieve this, we must take great care not to introduce features that will get in the way in the future. Sometimes at the expense of development speed.
We have removed even finished features if we implemented and tested them and determined that the interface could not be kept simple or was not intuitive. We have also made various technical arrangements for a single function in order to achieve comfortable gestures.
We understand that these efforts have made even slow development seem even slower and lazier. However, we believe that the sooner we make an effort to minimize future liabilities, the better. Because once a big stone is put in a bottle, it is not easy to remove it later.
Thanks for supporting developers like the turtle.
We wish you a happy end of the year and the coming year!
22.12.2 12/23/2022
- Added all-day reminders and now you can set a time to show a notification in the settings.
- Fixed crash when deleting a reminder in scheduled.
- Fixed an issue where the counts in the scheduled section were not being updated.
Hello!
We apologize for the crash issue that occurred when deleting a reminder in the scheduled. We have fixed the issue, so please don’t worry.
We have added the feature to set all-day for reminders and have set the default value for the preset to all-day. You can also turn on/off the notification and change the notification time from the settings.
Have a great day!
22.12.1 12/13/2022
- Fixed an issue that caused data corruption in rare cases when macOS crashes.
- Fixed an issue with the accessory view shifting when using the keyboard on iPhone.
- Fixed an issue where items in the schedule view were shifted on iPad.
- Adjusted widget view.
- Improved performance of reminders.
Hi, there!
We have accelerated the release because we have found that there is a data corruption issue on macOS, although it is rare. Please update just in case.
22.12.0 12/07/2022
- On macOS, Settings can now be displayed from the menu bar.
- On macOS, the text size can now be changed from Settings.
- On iOS, text size changes are now reflected immediately.
- A Lock Screen widget has been added.
- The look and feel of the app has been improved.
- Fixed minor bugs.
Hi, there!
The overall design has been modified to make text easier to read and display more information on the screen. The list is manually adjusted to display beautifully when the text size is between 80% and 190%.
However, since the text is affected by OS region and language settings, we would appreciate it if you could let us know via email or SNS if you find the text difficult to read in your environment.
Have a great day!
22.11.0 11/28/2022
• Fixed an issue on iPad that caused a crash when operating Purelist after displaying from background to foreground.
• Fixed an issue on macOS where the badge on the app icon would not update.
• Fixed an issue that caused unstable sync if the device’s date and time had been changed.
• On macOS, you can now toggle between completed and uncompleted with the mouse.
• On macOS, you can now delete an empty item with a click.
• You can now edit completed items when completed items sort is set to manual.
• Optimized reminder setting popover for each device.
• Faster and more stable sync.
• Improved overall view and usability.
Hi, there!
As we told you last time, these are minor corrections.
We are correcting issues that have been on our minds but have not been able to get around to.
We will continue to make improvements, including other things you have pointed out.
We’ve kept away from saying anything other than App, but here’s a little something.
We know that many people are having a hard time due to global inflation. We are reviewing our lives so far to buy only what is really important to us. Fortunately, we have less garbage and we feel richer.
Thank you, have a great day!
22.9.1 09/28/2022
• Fixed an issue where notifications were not updated after syncing reminders.
• Fixed an issue where notifications would be sent even to unset dates and times if repeat was set for a reminder.
• Fixed an issue where notifications might not be sent if more than 64 reminders were set.
• Fixed an issue where the reminder list would not refresh across days on macOS.
• Reminders will no longer repeat if the app has not been launched for a while.
• Improved overall performance.
• Improved visibility of reminder settings.
Hi, there!
Sorry it has taken longer than expected to fix the notifications.
For the time being, our priority is to improve performance and stability.
We may add new features that are easier to develop.
Thank you, have a great day!
22.8.1 08/27/2022
Hi, there!
We made a difficult decision in our last release and were prepared for some criticism. Of course, there are some harsh opinions, but we are very grateful to realize that not a few people are supporting us. Each rate, review, and email helps us.
Now, we have implemented a repeating feature for reminders. It is still simple daily, weekly, monthly, annually, but will be improved to support more flexible settings soon.
We have also fixed a few bugs. We recognize that improving stability is an important issue. This issue is due to our overall redesign with macOS support. We will continue to improve stability.
Thank you, have a great day!
22.8.0 08/11/2022
Hi, there!
Sorry for the long wait.
We now support macOS, it is displayed in 3 columns and reminders can be shown in separate window. And we’ve added a sidebar on the iPad and simplified the structure on the iPhone, so you can now create lists with the same ease of use on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
We appreciate all the people who use Purelist. Your presence has encouraged us to overcome the difficult development.
However, it took more than 3 months to develop the macOS app and we were unable to update Purelist. The lack of development resources is obvious.
We have come this far in our desire to create a traditional yet modern list app to increase personal productivity and creativity, but the development speed is not enough. We have decided that we need to improve our revenue and enhance our development resources.
It is a painful decision, but we will limit iCloud Sync. To sync multiple devices, you will need to subscribe or purchase lifetime. For single use, each device will continue to be free.
Thank you for your understanding.
22.7.1 07/26/2022
• Student discounts are now available.
• 20% off Lifetime Plan for 2 weeks.
Hi, there!
We have started offering student discounts to cheer new challenges. No certificate is required, and you can change prices with one tap. Regardless of age, people who learn new things are wonderful.
And, to support your new life, we are offering a 20% discount on Lifetime Plan for a limited time. The period is 2 weeks and ends on April 17.
Wishing you good things in your life.
Thank you.
22.4.0 04/04/2022
• Lifetime Plan is now available for purchase.
• Subscriptions can now be cancelled in app.
• Fixed some views.
Hi there!
Lifetime Plan is now available for purchase. Many of you may be surprised about the price, so let me explain.
We believe that those who purchase Lifetime Plan will be able to use Purelist for a long time. Naturally, those who purchase Lifetime Plan will use not only the current features, but also the various features that we plan to develop in the future. Considering this, the pricing is higher than subscription, which is pricing for current features. We hope you understand.
Thank you very much. Have a great day!
1.14 03/24/2022
• Displayed your subscription status.
• Fixed an issue that empty archives were not automatically deleted.
• Fixed an issue that crashed when unpinning with certain operations.
• Fixed some views.
Hi there! These are minor fixes but will improve stability. Have a great day!
1.13.3 03/11/2022
• Added feature that delete all completed items.
• Fixed some views and bugs.
Hi, there!
We've added the feature to delete all completed items and cleaned up the list menu.
See you later!
1.13.2 02/28/2022
• You can now drag in groups.
• Fixed an issue where the list’s modified date was not updated when items were deleted.
• Refresh the app’s badge when the date changes.
Hi, there.
We added a new feature that you can drag in groups. We hope this will help you get organized!
1.13.1 02/17/2022
• Support for Pull-to-refresh on the lists screen.
• Support for URL.
• Fixed an issue where the reminders for tomorrow’s 0:00 is not shown on the scheduled screen.
Hello.
We are sorry if any of you are surprised by the sudden release of the Pro version.
We started developing this app because we wanted to create a place where even busy people could easily organize their thoughts. We couldn’t find an app that we could easily use when we were busy. We thought that a list app that could write notes and organize tasks could solve this problem. We would be happy if we could help people who have the same challenges as us.
We will continue to provide the basic features for organizing your thoughts for free.
1.13 02/13/2022
• Reminders added. Reminders are available by subscription.
• The left swipe actions for list items is more customizable.
• Fixed the issue of not being able to use the physical keyboard on iOS 15.
Hello! Last month was the first anniversary of Purelist. Development didn’t always go as smoothly as we’d hoped, but with everyone’s voices, we made it Purelist so far. Thank you!
Well, we are very happy to release the reminder feature that many of you have been hoping for. You will be able to set reminders for all your items, and see reminders only in date order.
Reminders require a subscription, and there is a 2 weeks free period to try it out if you are interested. You can also use all the previous features for free; there is no limit to iCloud or list creation.
From this update, we will only support iOS 15. There are two reasons : iOS 15 is more stable, and the increased features make it more difficult to support multiple iOS versions. If you are using iOS 14, you can continue to use Purelist as before. For the latest version, please update to iOS 15.
Have a great day!
1.12 02/06/2022
Hi, there!
In this update, you can now send lists to other apps or export all lists. This feature is useful for those who want to create backups or use them in other editors.
Also, Occasionally, a review request will appear. We hope to bring Purelist to more users by increasing the App Store rating. If you'd like to help, just rate Purelist.
See you later!
• You can now export all your lists as plain text or markdown.
• You can now send your list as plain text to other apps.
• Occasionally, a review request will appear.
• Fixed bugs.
1.11 11/18/2021
Hello. This update adds a few fixes to view.
As iOS15 has been officially released, this version will be the last one to support iOS13. iOS13 users can still use Purelist, but will not be able to update after the next release. See you later!
1.10.4 10/27/2021
- Added the ability to move items in the swipe options.
- Added the ability to select light or dark mode in the app.
- Added more color themes.
- Minor improvements mainly for iPad.
Hi there!
This is an overall small usability improvement. We also increased the number of color themes, so we hope you will find something you like.
We are currently focusing on Mac development and making improvements so that iPhone, iPad and Mac can be used more seamlessly. Thank you for your continued support as we continue to make Purelist even better!
Have a great day!
more Version 24.2.0 02/12/2024
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