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Smart Tasks alternatives

Smart Tasks compared with 5 alternatives: Apple Reminders, GoodTask, Things 3, Clear and TeuxDeux.

Smart Tasks has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year (US App Store). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Smart TasksThis toolFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
Apple RemindersFreeFreeWeb, macOS, iOS
GoodTaskFree trial · from $19.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, iOS
Things 3Free trial · from $9.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, iOS
ClearFree plan · from $3.99YesWeb, iOS, Android
TeuxDeuxFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Smart Tasks

  1. Apple Reminders

    Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

    • Apple Reminders is free. Smart Tasks starts at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
    • Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
    • Smart Tasks also covers calendar.

    Suits: People who use only Apple devices

    Apple Reminders vs Smart TasksApple Reminders pricing and details

  2. GoodTask

    Task manager built on top of Apple Reminders and Calendar

    • GoodTask starts at $19.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; the Mac app is $39.99, sold separately. Smart Tasks starts at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Smart Tasks has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
    • GoodTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • GoodTask also covers templates and kanban boards.

    Suits: People who keep tasks in Apple Reminders and want more ways to view them

    GoodTask vs Smart TasksGoodTask pricing and details

  3. Things 3

    Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase

    • Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately. Smart Tasks starts at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Smart Tasks has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Things 3 also covers Markdown and natural-language input.

    Suits: People who work only on Apple devices

    Things 3 vs Smart TasksThings 3 pricing and details

  4. Clear

    Gesture-driven list app with no buttons, free on iPhone and Android

    • Clear starts at $3.99 for Clear Pro (billing period not shown on the App Store listing). Smart Tasks starts at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Clear lists a web app.
    • Only Clear lists an Android app.
    • Only Smart Tasks lists a macOS app.
    • Clear also covers templates.

    Suits: People who want a list app with as little interface as possible

    Clear vs Smart TasksClear pricing and details

  5. TeuxDeux

    Minimal day-by-day to-do list modeled on a sheet of paper

    • TeuxDeux starts at $3 per month, billed annually. Smart Tasks starts at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only TeuxDeux lists a web app.
    • Only TeuxDeux lists an Android app.
    • Only Smart Tasks lists a macOS app.
    • TeuxDeux also covers Markdown and natural-language input.

    Suits: People who want a to-do list that works like a paper planner

    TeuxDeux vs Smart TasksTeuxDeux pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Smart Tasks

  • Apple only: the FAQ says Smart Tasks is unavailable on Windows and Android, and there is no web version.
  • Reminders, routines, notes, iCloud sync and unlimited categories all require the Smart Tasks+ subscription.
  • Smart Tasks+ does not support Family Sharing, and tasks cannot be synced between different Apple IDs.
  • The vendor's site gives no prices and points to the in-app subscription screen; the figures here are from the US App Store listing.
Smart Tasks pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Smart Tasks?

The alternatives to Smart Tasks in this directory are Apple Reminders, GoodTask, Things 3, Clear and TeuxDeux. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Smart Tasks.

Is there a free alternative to Smart Tasks?

Yes. Apple Reminders is free to use. Clear and TeuxDeux have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Smart Tasks alternatives work on Android?

The Smart Tasks listing does not include an Android app. Clear and TeuxDeux list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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