Firetask
GTD task manager with kanban boards for iPhone, iPad and Mac
What is Firetask?
Firetask is a task manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac that follows a GTD-style flow: capture into an inbox, decide what is in focus, delegate to a Waiting For list or park things under Someday. It adds kanban boards, task calendars and a Pomodoro timer, and syncs through the user's own iCloud account. The current version, Firetask 5, is a free download that needs a Firetask Pro subscription after a one-month trial.
Firetask is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24.99 per year, or $3.99 billed monthly (US App Store). See every plan
Good for
- People who follow GTD on iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Users who like to review their tasks on a kanban board
- People who want tasks kept in their own iCloud with no separate account
Worth knowing
- Apple only: there are apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac, and sync runs through iCloud. No web, Windows or Android version is offered.
- After the one-month trial a Firetask Pro subscription is needed: $3.99 a month or $24.99 a year on the US App Store.
- Firetask 5 is a new app: Firetask 4 data must be exported and imported, and the free upgrade leaves out attachments, journal entries and status notes.
- CSV import is in the Mac app only; the manual says it will come to the iOS version.
Key features
- GTD focus lists
- An Inbox with a badge count for unprocessed items, an In Focus list for today, a Waiting For list grouped by assignee and a Someday list follow a GTD-style flow.
- Kanban boards
- Drag-and-drop boards arrange tasks by status, focus, due date or priority, so a review can be done by moving cards between columns.
- Task calendar
- Monthly and weekly calendar views are built around tasks instead of events, with drag-and-drop rescheduling and repeating due dates.
- Projects, portfolios and templates
- Tasks are grouped into projects and projects into portfolios, and templates store reusable task lists. To-dos act as lightweight subtasks inside a task.
- Command tagging and quick capture
- Typing /tomorrow sets a due date and @John delegates a task while it is being created. A share extension and a global Mac hotkey add tasks from other apps.
- Pomodoro timer
- Effort can be estimated in Pomodoros, with a built-in timer and a running Pomodoro count for the tasks in focus.
Firetask pricing
- Starts at
- $24.99 per year, or $3.99 billed monthly (US App Store)
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- One-month free trial for new users
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Firetask Pro Monthly | $3.99per month | One subscription that unlocks every feature on iPhone, iPad and Mac, billed monthly through the App Store. |
| Firetask Pro Yearly | $24.99per year | The same subscription for iPhone, iPad and Mac, billed once a year through the App Store. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Firetask before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountYearly plan costs less than twelve months
On the US App Store, Firetask Pro Yearly is $24.99, while Firetask Pro Monthly at $3.99 adds up to $47.88 over twelve months.
Stated on apps.apple.com - Other savingsFree upgrade for Firetask 4 App Store customers
Existing Firetask 4 App Store customers can unlock Firetask 4-level functionality in Firetask 5 at no charge. Features new in version 5 still need the subscription.
Stated on firetask.com
Works with
Firetask alternatives
- Firetask vs OmniFocus
Free trial · from $74.99 one-time
- Firetask vs Things 3
Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
- Firetask vs Nirvana
Free plan · from $3/mo
- Firetask vs Everdo
Free plan · from $39.99 one-time
- Firetask vs 2Do
Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
Common questions
Is Firetask free?
No, Firetask is a paid product, but you can try it first. One-month free trial for new users.
How much does Firetask cost?
Firetask lists 2 plans. Firetask Pro Monthly: $3.99 per month. Firetask Pro Yearly: $24.99 per year. Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does Firetask work on?
Firetask is available on iOS and macOS.
Does Firetask offer any discounts?
Firetask publicly lists the following: Yearly plan costs less than twelve months; Free upgrade for Firetask 4 App Store customers.
Does Firetask have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Firetask is listed for iOS and macOS.
Does Firetask have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Firetask is listed for iOS and macOS.
Is Firetask open source?
Firetask is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
What does Firetask integrate with?
Firetask's listing names iCloud, Apple Calendar and Apple Reminders. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Firetask?
Firetask is made by Elemental Tools GmbH.
What are the alternatives to Firetask?
The closest alternatives to Firetask in our directory are OmniFocus, Things 3, Nirvana, Everdo and 2Do. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Firetask.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.