TaskScratch

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What TaskScratch is

TaskScratch is a private task manager built natively for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Tasks can be arranged in Collections and nested Lists, with priorities, custom tags, due dates, subtasks, reminders, and Markdown notes. Today View gathers overdue items, tasks due today, and tasks coming up during the week. Smart Search covers collections and lists and filters by priority and completion status. Tasks sync across Apple devices through iCloud without an account or third-party servers. A local Scratchpad stores quick thoughts on the device and does not sync to iCloud. On macOS, a menu bar extra opens the Today list with one click. Lists and collections can be shared as plain text or formatted Markdown through the system share sheet. The site says the app uses no third-party servers, analytics SDKs, or advertising frameworks. TaskScratch is free on the App Store with no subscription, while a one-time-purchase plan is listed without a price. Requirements are iOS 17.6 or macOS 14.6 or later. Area 51 Alpha is credited as developer.

Who it suits

It suits Apple users who want structured tasks, recurring reminders, local Scratchpad notes, and iCloud synchronization. It is designed for people using iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

What it does well

Collections and nested Lists
Today View for overdue and upcoming work
Subtasks, tags, dates, reminders, and Markdown
iCloud sync without an account
No third-party servers or advertising frameworks

What to know first

Apple platforms only
Scratchpad does not sync to iCloud
Requires iOS 17.6 or macOS 14.6
One-time-purchase plan has no listed price

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
TaskScratch one-time purchase	Collections, lists, tasks, subtasks, tags, due dates, reminders, Markdown notes,	On request
TaskScratch	No subscription · iPhone, iPad, and Mac	Free

As taskscratch.com lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

TaskScratch offers detailed task organization and Apple-device synchronization with a local-first privacy approach. Its platform and operating-system requirements limit it to compatible Apple users.

Facts from TaskScratch's own pages

Developer: The site credits Area 51 Alpha. · taskscratch.com, 12 Oct 2026
Mac feature: A macOS menu bar extra provides one-click access to the Today list. · taskscratch.com, 12 Oct 2026
Organization: Tasks can be organized into Collections and nested Lists. · taskscratch.com, 12 Oct 2026
Planning: Today View shows overdue items, tasks due today, and what is coming up this week. · taskscratch.com, 12 Oct 2026
Pricing: The site says TaskScratch is available free on the App Store and has no subscription. · taskscratch.com, 12 Oct 2026
Privacy: The site says TaskScratch uses no third-party servers, analytics SDKs, or advertising frameworks, and that the Scratchpad never leaves the device. · taskscratch.com, 12 Oct 2026
Product: TaskScratch is a focused, private task manager built natively for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. · taskscratch.com, 12 Oct 2026
Recurring tasks: Yes · taskscratch.com, 22 Sept 2026
Requirements: The site lists iOS 17.6 or macOS 14.6 or later as requirements. · taskscratch.com, 12 Oct 2026
Scratchpad: The built-in Scratchpad stores quick thoughts locally and does not sync to iCloud. · taskscratch.com, 12 Oct 2026
Search: Smart Search covers collections and lists and can filter by priority and completion status. · taskscratch.com, 12 Oct 2026
Sharing: Lists and collections can be shared as plain text or formatted Markdown through the system share sheet. · taskscratch.com, 12 Oct 2026
Subtasks: Yes · taskscratch.com, 22 Sept 2026
Supported platforms: iPhone,iPad,Mac · taskscratch.com, 22 Sept 2026
Sync: Tasks sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud without an account or third-party servers. · taskscratch.com, 12 Oct 2026
Task details: Tasks support priorities, custom tags, due dates, subtasks, and Markdown notes. · taskscratch.com, 12 Oct 2026
Task reminders: Yes · taskscratch.com, 22 Sept 2026

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