# handy: to-do list — a calm to-do list, by hand

> a calm to-do list, by hand (iPhone/iPad app by Muhammed Saeed.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-to-do-list/id6447997533 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Muhammed Saeed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629321760)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-10-13

## What is handy?

a little focus, a lot done.

handy is a calm, hand-written to-do list. no projects, no tags, no endless settings. just three piles and the next thing to do.

three piles, zero overwhelm
• primary: make room for what matters
• secondary: next on your list
• tertiary: whenever you have a moment
all three sit on one screen, so you always see the whole day at a glance.

can't decide? let handy pick
tap shuffle and handy picks one unfinished task for you to do now. finish it right from the card, or shuffle again for something else.

jot it down in a blink
add a task right inside the list it belongs to. type it, give it a due time, and it's on the list. no extra screens.

tap it. done.
tap a task to finish it, tap again to bring it back. swipe to delete. a soft chime when you finish and gentle haptics make every tap feel good. sounds respect silent mode, and both can be switched off.

your next task, on your home screen
small and large widgets show what's left to do, with primary tasks first. tap a widget to jump straight into handy.

easy on the eyes, day or night
warm paper by day and soft ink by night, all written in boris, a friendly handwritten typeface.

made for iphone and ipad
on ipad, all three lists sit side by side. handy also supports larger text and reduce motion.

handy is open source. no accounts, no ads, nothing to set up. open it and start writing.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 26.10.03 — 2026-10-03

handy 2.0 is a fresh start.

• a brand new look: warm paper, soft ink, and boris handwriting throughout
• all three lists on one screen, side by side on ipad
• add tasks right inside each list
• can't decide? tap shuffle and handy picks a task for you to do now
• home screen widgets in small and large sizes
• a little chime and gentle haptics when you finish (you can turn them off)
• a new app icon

your existing tasks come with you. handy now needs ios 17 or later.

### 2.0 — 2023-04-25

- Reduced app size by 90%
- Smooth sync between devices

### 1.0 — 2023-04-20

No release notes.

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## More apps by Muhammed Saeed

- [Azkarify – Daily Azkar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azkarify-daily-azkar/id6748265935)

All apps by Muhammed Saeed: https://appshunter.io/developer/1629321760

## Related topics

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