# DelayTask

> Task management app with natural language scheduling and delayed task visibility. (iPhone/iPad app by Robert Seber.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delaytask/id599404011 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robert Seber](https://appshunter.io/developer/599404014)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delaytask/id599404011/reviews.md

## What is DelayTask?

After entering your task’s description all you have to do is tap one button to set when the task is to be performed.  View your current set of tasks only, or all your tasks - you decide.

View current tasks only:

It can be distracting to see tasks that aren’t due yet.  DelayTask only shows you the tasks whose date or time has been reached, hiding others from view.  For example, if you press “Tomorrow” the task will disappear from your “Current” list, only appearing again the following morning.

If you want to view future tasks you can do so by tapping the “All” button.

Use natural terms for dates:

Rather than enter dates using a calendar you use natural terms such as “Today”, “Tomorrow”, “Next Week”, requiring less thinking on your part.

Avoid assigning all your tasks to the same day:

When a period of several days is selected such as “This month” or “Next week” DelayTask will look at the dates in that range and assign the task to the least busy date in the period selected.

Swipe and tap to delete tasks:

No tapping to mark a task done and having it continue to stick around.  Just swipe and tap to delete forever.

Uses the full screen on the iPhone 5.

Add repeated tasks:

Instead of removing your task entirely it is instead moved the number of days you request.

## Key features

- Delayed task visibility
- Natural language date input
- Automatic task distribution
- Swipe to delete tasks
- Recurring task setup
- Full-screen iPhone 5 support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delaytask/id599404011/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Most handy todo list on the App Store

*2020-04-12, version 2.04*

Excellent way to remember things I need to do

### 1/5 — Dommage

*2018-11-15, version 1.9*

Dommage qu’il n’y ait plus « next month »
Ça manque

### 4/5 — Life in focus

*2016-10-02, version 1.8*

Update. Below is my original review. However, it's all gone to pot. This App has lost the plot. Loses data and edits the wrong entry. Avoid it. How sad. 

Original review: 

I loved the old and now defunct Put Things Off (PTO)app back I the days when Apps were new and the world was innocent. 

However, this app is even better. So simple and so intuitive. It's how I live my life anyway. Always prioritising things to be done. I don't have to bother with calendars - especially Apple's hopeless default one. This app works way more effectively. Excellent.

### 5/5 — Very simple, but powerful tool!

*2016-08-16*

Extremely clever way of managing your tasks. If you need notes, attachments, and calendar view, this program is not for you. But if all you need to know is what do I have to work on next, it can hardly get any better! Give it a try and you may be delightfully surprised.

### 5/5 — Pete

*2016-05-23, version 1.8*

Great app

### 5/5 — Easy way to handle incoming tasks.

*2015-09-27, version 1.8*

I've always been attracted to "today/tomorrow/later-style" apps as a way of managing the day's "inbox" of tasks -- pushing lower priority tasks off into the future.  I probably have tried/used every app out there, in this genre.

I like this app very much.  Why?  I'm quite impressed with this app for the following reasons:  (1) the app's interface is clean and streamlined; (2) the "days in the future" selection and deferral process is fast and highly intuitive; (3) the app incorporates an automatic, intelligent "day picker" subroutine which defers tasks to a logical day in the future (you can easily override the decision, if you wish to); (4) the main screen's list of your tasks holds a lot of information at a glance and never feels cramped or claustrophobic upon viewing, i.e. you feel "on top of things"/not paranoid you're going to overlook something; and finally (5) as a general observation: IMO, this app's "task-delaying" system of managing one's ongoing task list feels natural and fluid for use in daily life.

After trying a variety of novel planning apps, I can say this one is quite useful to own.

### 5/5 — Uniquely useful

*2015-08-03, version 1.8*

A simple and effective way to manage busy lives.

### 3/5 — Changing dates

*2015-07-14, version 1.8*

This app is cool. The only problem is that I can't change to a specific date by hitting "return". If I click on "this month", a date is assigned. It would be nice to be able to change that date to a better date for me!

### 3/5 — Would be good if..

*2015-02-13, version 1.8*

I would love to use this app to schedule tasks and events for the upcoming week but can't figure out how to specify specific days of the week. The rest of the app is easy to navigate.

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2013-12-24, version 1.7*

I love that this app lets you choose when the task is due, and keeps them sorted accordingly!

## Frequently asked questions about DelayTask

### How does DelayTask help manage tasks?

DelayTask allows you to set tasks to appear only when they are due, reducing distractions. You can choose to view only current tasks or all tasks, and schedule them using natural language terms like 'Tomorrow' or 'Next Week'.

### Can I set tasks to repeat with DelayTask?

Yes, DelayTask supports setting repeated tasks. Instead of deleting a task, you can set it to reappear after a specified number of days.

### How do I delete tasks in DelayTask?

Deleting tasks in DelayTask is designed to be quick and easy. You can simply swipe and tap on a task to delete it permanently.

### Does DelayTask use a calendar for scheduling?

No, DelayTask uses natural terms for dates such as 'Today', 'Tomorrow', and 'Next Week', which requires less thinking than using a traditional calendar interface.

### What happens if I assign multiple tasks to the same period?

When you select a period like 'This month' or 'Next week', DelayTask intelligently assigns tasks to the least busy date within that range to avoid overwhelming any single day.

### What devices does DelayTask support?

DelayTask is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, and it utilizes the full screen on devices like the iPhone 5.

### How often is DelayTask updated?

The latest version of DelayTask is 2.14, and it was last updated on December 5, 2022. This indicates a moderate update frequency.

### Does DelayTask have ads?

No, DelayTask is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.14 — 2022-12-05

If the repeat-time of the task hasn't been reached yet allow it to be moved to its repeat-time

### 2.13 — 2022-11-15

Clearer text on swiped repeated tasks
Move repeated tasks to the hour they repeat at when there is more than an hour to go until they are due

### 2.12 — 2022-05-26

Allow any date and time to be added for a task

### 2.11 — 2022-05-13

Select multiple days of the week
Deleting all the text for a task deletes it
Made it harder to delete repeated tasks accidentally - all the text must be removed to delete them
Improved behaviour for tasks swiped between midnight and 3am

### 2.10 — 2022-04-10

Specify minutes to repeat at
Show time to repeat at on swipe
Made app full-screen
If a task has all its text removed it is deleted
Fixed crash when Done clicked with no text
Shortcut to repeat screen from detail screen
Time buttons update with “Tomorrow” text
Fixed some layout issues

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## More apps by Robert Seber

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All apps by Robert Seber: https://appshunter.io/developer/599404014

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