What makes a good todo list app?

The best to-do list apps make it fast to add and organize tasks, offer multiple ways to organize your tasks (like tags, lists, projects, and due dates), and have clean user interfaces. They should also remind you about deadlines and sync between every platform you use.

What is a todo list app for?

To-do lists help you organize your work and keep track of tasks. A good digital to-do list makes it easier to get work done—and makes it harder to miss deadlines.

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The 7 best to do list apps in 2025

By Harry Guinness · December 3, 2024

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Harry Guinness

Harry Guinness is a writer and photographer from Dublin, Ireland. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Lifehacker, the Irish Examiner, and How-To Geek. His photos have been published on hundreds of sites—mostly without his permission.

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