MinimaList
Pared-back to-do list and reminder app for iPhone and iPad
What is MinimaList?
MinimaList is a to-do list, checklist and reminder app for iPhone and iPad, with an Apple Watch app and support for Apple silicon Macs. Lists can be color-coded and shared, tasks take sub-tasks, memos and time-based or location-based reminders, and a focus timer covers Pomodoro sessions. The app is free, with a Premium upgrade sold as a monthly subscription or a lifetime purchase.
MinimaList has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store). See every plan
Good for
- iPhone users who want a pared-back list with reminders
- People who like a Pomodoro timer next to their tasks
- Sharing a grocery list with someone else who uses an iPhone
Worth knowing
- Apple only: iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, plus Macs with an M1 chip or later, where it runs as the iPad app. No Android, Windows or web version is listed.
- The listing's description quotes Premium at $0.99 a month or $5.99 a year, but its in-app purchase list shows Pay Monthly at $2.99 and several lifetime options.
- Neither the vendor's site nor the App Store listing says which features are free and which need Premium.
- A link to a shared list must be opened in Safari, according to the App Store listing.
Key features
- Colored lists and custom themes
- Separate lists serve different purposes and can be color-coded. The background, font style and size, and notification sounds can all be changed.
- Reminders
- Reminders can be based on a time or a location and can repeat. A reminder can be set to snooze itself automatically up to three times.
- Smart input
- A time written inside a task phrase is detected automatically and set as the task's reminder. Tasks also take a memo and sub-tasks.
- Focus Timer
- A built-in timer offers Pomodoro, countdown and count-up modes with sound effects.
- Widgets and Siri
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show lists, tasks can be created and completed from the Today widget, and Siri can add a reminder to MinimaList.
- Sync, sharing and calendar
- Lists sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac, a list can be shared with other people through a link, and tasks can sync with Apple Calendar.
MinimaList pricing
- Starts at
- $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store)
- Free plan
- Free to download and use. The App Store listing says Premium gives full access to premium features, but does not say which features those are.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | The list and reminder app itself. The listing does not say which features are held back for Premium. |
| Pay Monthly | $2.99per month | Premium as a monthly subscription, as shown in the in-app purchase list. The app description quotes $0.99 a month instead. |
| Boost Productivity | $5.99billing period not shown on the App Store listing | Listed among the in-app purchases without a term. The app description quotes a Premium price of $5.99 a year. |
| Lifetime Premium (best offer) | $5.99one-time purchase | A lifetime Premium purchase. A second item, Lifetime (special offer), is listed at the same $5.99. |
| Lifetime VIP (50% off) | $8.99 to $9.99one-time purchase; the App Store lists two prices | A lifetime purchase listed twice under the same name, at $8.99 and at $9.99. |
| Lifetime Family | $14.99one-time purchase | A lifetime purchase labelled for family use. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with MinimaList before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Lifetime licenseLifetime purchases from $5.99
The US App Store lists Lifetime Premium (best offer) and Lifetime (special offer) at $5.99, Lifetime VIP (50% off) at $8.99 and $9.99, and Lifetime Family at $14.99.
Stated on apps.apple.com
Works with
MinimaList alternatives
- MinimaList vs Clear
Free plan · from $3.99
- MinimaList vs Things 3
Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
- MinimaList vs Do!
Free plan · from $20.00 one-time
Common questions
Is MinimaList free?
MinimaList has a free plan. Free to download and use. The App Store listing says Premium gives full access to premium features, but does not say which features those are. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store).
How much does MinimaList cost?
MinimaList lists 6 plans. Free: $0. Pay Monthly: $2.99 per month. Boost Productivity: $5.99 billing period not shown on the App Store listing. Lifetime Premium (best offer): $5.99 one-time purchase. Lifetime VIP (50% off): $8.99 to $9.99 one-time purchase; the App Store lists two prices. Lifetime Family: $14.99 one-time purchase. Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does MinimaList work on?
MinimaList is available on iOS and macOS.
Does MinimaList offer any discounts?
MinimaList publicly lists the following: Lifetime purchases from $5.99.
Does MinimaList have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. MinimaList is listed for iOS and macOS.
Does MinimaList have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. MinimaList is listed for iOS and macOS.
Is MinimaList open source?
MinimaList is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
What does MinimaList integrate with?
MinimaList's listing names Apple Calendar and Siri. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes MinimaList?
MinimaList is made by Inner Grow Limited.
What are the alternatives to MinimaList?
The closest alternatives to MinimaList in our directory are Clear, Apple Reminders, Things 3, Do! and Microsoft To Do. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MinimaList.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.