# Catban

> Lightweight and fast Kanban board for project and task management. (iPhone/iPad app by Agustin Iturbide.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catban/id1363004864 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Agustin Iturbide](https://appshunter.io/developer/851646203)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 118 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catban/id1363004864/reviews.md

## What is Catban?

Do more with less; human interface for management.

The lightest and faster Kanban board you will find in this store.
An interface to manage your projects and help you focus on getting things done.

■ What is Kanban?
Kanban is a scheduling and managing system developed in Japan to improve manufacturing and production efficiency; it was first implemented in a vehicles factory and recently has been widely used in Software Engineering to manage and organise projects and products but its concept is very straightforward and basic that can be easily applied in any field and to any kind of project.
Is just like having cards on a wall.

■ Concept
Divide a project in small tasks. The smaller the tasks the easier it is to accomplish it and get feedback, also it becomes easier to understand how the project is constituted.
As Buckminster Fuller said: you can't really understand a problem until you understand each one of its components.

Once the project is divided into tasks you create a Board. This board is the abstraction of a canvas and is the representation of the whole project. Nothing outside the project should interfere with the board and this board should no try to handle anything outside the project.

Once the board is ready you create 3 Columns that will represent the stage in which every one of the tasks is.

Every task begins in the left most column, representing everything needed to fulfil the project. When this column is empty you can consider the project as finished.

The middle column represents those tasks you and all the participants of the project are currently working on; whenever this column is empty it can be said that there is no current progress on the project.

The right most column represents what is already completed; ideally every task ends here.

When the columns are defined you create a Card for each task; each card is just the representation of a simple idea, think of a post-it; write in each one of these cards the smallest amount of information needed to fulfil the task but enough so there can't be doubts about it.

■ Features
- Markdown to format your text.
- Share and collaborate with others using QR codes.
- No account needed, just download Catban and start managing your projects.
- 100% Free and without ads
- Works offline/online

■ What kind of projects can you manage with Catban?
- Your day job.
- A development team.
- Your thesis.
- House tasks (taking out the garbage, cleaning the living room,...).
- Events.
- Dinner.
- Shopping lists.
- A party.
- Your life.
- etc.

■ How can you use Markdown?
- # for top heading.
- ## for secondary heading.
- ### for small heading.
- **bold**.
- _italics_.
- Use minus (-) to add list elements.


- We welcome your feedback

## Key features

- Kanban board interface
- Task management
- Markdown formatting
- Share via QR code
- No account required
- Offline/online functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catban/id1363004864/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Loading boards take time

*2021-12-29, version 3.1*

It takes a lot of time to load the boards but the interface is amazing. Does anybody know why it takes time to load even a very simple and light board?

### 5/5 — Clean and simple

*2021-07-03, version 3.1*

Nothing extra.  This is what I was looking for

### 5/5 — Something I use to help with home improvement

*2020-03-14, version 3.1*

I have a lot of things to get done around the house and this is helping me keep it organized and visible. Simple to use and easy to understand and view.

### 2/5 — UI wastes tons of space, no export or import

*2020-01-22, version 3.1*

Missing some major needed features.

The UI has exactly one config option (font size), but it makes almost no difference in how much fits on screen due to how wasteful the UI is with space.

There doesn’t seem to be any way to import or export tasks or items, or to add any additional info (like notes, due dates, photos, etc).

Without the ability to import and export, or fit much on the screen, this isn’t very useful at all to me.

### 4/5 — Look no further

*2019-12-23, version 3.1*

You don’t need any more than this to accomplish 99% of the things you’re working on or need help keeping track of. Seriously. Stop wasting time trying to find the perfect tool and get back to basics.

Only thing I’m missing is a way to export into a csv or markdown or some other really widely-used format. If I’m gonna invest time typing into someone else’s product, my content needs to be super portable — or else the risk that my work will be lost whenever the developer gets bored and stops maintaining holds me back. 

Overall an awesome app.

### 5/5 — Finally a simple and effective Kanban app and...

*2019-11-19, version 3.1*

... the icon is a cat! Thank you for this as it’s helped me keep track of my chaotic work schedule.

### 5/5 — Minimalist look, packed with features

*2019-08-05, version 3.1*

I request ability to change the order of Boards. Awesome app!

### 2/5 — Simple and excellent. But a serious problem.

*2019-07-29, version 3.1*

Download the app and see for yourself. This is a very elegant app. I know other apps have more functionality, but they often miss bare minimums, like having a widget.

That being said, the app doesn’t really state where it stores your information, and the privacy policy link only links to the the devs website. That’s something to keep in mind when putting info in this app.

### 5/5 — Very nicely polished app

*2019-07-17, version 3.1*

The app is very well developed; simple, yet effective design. However, the thing I am most surprised about: no in-app purchases OR advertisements! An app of this caliber is definently something special.

### 5/5 — I’m so happy !

*2019-07-14, version 3.1*

This is the best free planning app hands down. I give 5 not only because its works so well and is user friendly, but you don’t even need to sign up. This is a great app and for my needs I look no further.😁

## Frequently asked questions about Catban

### What is Catban?

Catban is a lightweight and fast Kanban board application designed for project and task management. It offers a simple, human-friendly interface to help users organize their work and focus on getting things done. The app allows you to divide projects into small tasks, visualize their progress through columns, and manage them efficiently.

### What are the key features of Catban?

Key features include a fast and lightweight Kanban board interface, markdown support for text formatting within tasks, the ability to share and collaborate using QR codes, no account requirement for immediate use, and offline/online functionality. It is also 100% free and ad-free.

### Is Catban free to use?

Yes, Catban is 100% free to use and does not contain any advertisements. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with the application.

### What types of projects can I manage with Catban?

You can manage a wide variety of projects with Catban, including your day job, development team projects, academic theses, household chores, events, dinners, shopping lists, parties, or even your personal life. Its straightforward concept makes it applicable to any field or project.

### How does collaboration work in Catban?

Collaboration in Catban is facilitated through QR codes. You can share your project boards with others by generating a QR code, allowing them to view or participate in managing the tasks. This feature enables seamless teamwork without the need for complex account setups.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.1 — 2018-11-01

- Improved
Communication with iCloud

- Fixed
Issue while sharing Board with QR codes

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