# iKanban — Kanban for Reminders

> Visual task management with Todo, Doing, Done columns for workflow tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthias Hennemeyer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikanban/id352918132 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthias Hennemeyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/352918135)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2010-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikanban/id352918132/reviews.md

## What is iKanban?

iKanban turns your Reminders into a beautiful, focused Kanban board.

Every Reminders list becomes a project. Every reminder becomes a card you can drag between To-do, Doing and Done. Because Reminders is the data source, your cards sync seamlessly across iPhone, iPad and Mac via iCloud — no extra account, no extra subscription, no vendor lock-in.

KEY FEATURES

• Native Kanban board on top of Reminders
• Drag & drop cards between To-do, In-Progress and Done
• Areas: group your lists by colored areas for a clean overview
• Contexts, tags and full-text search across all your boards
• Attachments, GIFs and PDFs directly on cards
• Inbox for quick capture, batch entries for bulk planning
• Light and dark color schemes
• iPhone, iPad and Mac (Catalyst) — one universal app
• Fully localized: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
• Free — no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, no ads

iKanban is a focused tool for people who already live in Reminders and want a visual board on top of it. If you can use Reminders, you can use iKanban.

PRIVACY

iKanban stores everything in your own Reminders database. We have no servers, no analytics, no tracking. The app only asks for the Reminders permission it needs to function.

## Key features

- Three-column board (Todo, Doing, Done)
- Visual progress overview
- Task color customization
- Keyboard shortcuts for Mac/iPad
- List visibility control
- Archive of completed reminders

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikanban/id352918132/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Kanban in der einfachsten Fom

*2025-10-22, version 3.9*

Diese App liest und speichert ausschließlich aus/in Apples „Erinnerungen“-App, und damit sind die Grenzen klar und fix: Es geht nur Kanban in seiner einfachsten Form – Backlog, Progress, Done – und an Begleitinfos eben auch nur das, was Apple vorsieht, also z. B. Notizen.
Letztlich ist diese App nur eine optische Alternative zur "Erinnerungen"-App und ich würde sie deshalb eher "Mini-Kanban" nennen.

### 5/5 — Simple and very easy to use

*2023-12-31, version 3.2*

I like it and it helps me a lot to use it to improve my personal productivity. Thanks to be based on apple reminders it synchronises automatically on all devices. My wishes for the future 1) backlog optionally sorted e.g. by context, 2) Journal optionally filtered by "done" cards. Thanks in advance

### 5/5 — Übersichtlich

*2022-07-24, version 2.19*

Nachdem ich eine ähnliche Software kürzlich beruflich kennen gelernt habe, wollte ich es gern auch mal auf dem Handy probieren. Funktioniert alles gut und übersichtlich. Auch die Integration in die Apple-Erinnerungen ist eine gute Lösung.

### 5/5 — Great if you use the Reminders App

*2021-03-11, version 2.13*

Better view of the reminders app. Effectively allows one to add an in progress note to tasks "Doing" which is really helpful.

It does NOT, as far as I can tell, allow you to add Reminders.  Only shift between Todo - Doing - Done.

It DOES allow you to change text in the description and user / responsible (something you cannot do in reminders

Reasonably intuitive.

You might like it if you use Reminders and its free so no complaints!

### 3/5 — ???

*2020-10-31, version 2.9*

Ohne Zugriff auf meine Erinnerungsapp kein Programmstart und somit keine Möglichkeit die App zu testen. Sorry. Geht gar nicht.

Update nach Entwicklerantwort:
Verstanden. Zwei Sterne mehr.

### 1/5 — IKanban dissapoints

*2012-10-08, version 1.2*

I downloaded iKanban for my new iPad and find that the sorting doesn't work. When I try to report a problem I get the message that the iPad can't connect to the iTunes Store. If I could I would ask for my money back.

### 5/5 — iKanban Rocks!

*2011-03-23*

I love this iPad app for my Personal Kanban.  It has allowed me to visualize my Tax Practice work flow and make improvements in the way I do business.

If I had the ability to influence upgrades it would be to ask for the ability to scale sticky note size to see more on my screen, and the ability to add another column to park jobs awaiting info from the client (who'd think a client would come in unprepared!).

But I love the program as is!

### 4/5 — Exceptional start

*2011-01-22*

Nice to see iteration!

The app is a fantastic start and I believe it has a great future, especially as people learn about Kanban (whether for software or personal productivity).

## Frequently asked questions about iKanban

### What is iKanban?

iKanban is a productivity app that uses a three-column board (Todo, Doing, Done) to help you visualize and manage your tasks. It provides a clear overview of your progress on different projects.

### Is iKanban free to use?

Yes, iKanban is free to use. It also offers subscription plans for unlimited access, with options for monthly and yearly payments.

### What are the subscription options for iKanban?

iKanban offers unlimited access through subscription plans: $3.99 per month or $29.99 per year. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial.

### What devices does iKanban support?

iKanban is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, allowing you to manage your tasks across your Apple devices.

### Does iKanban have ads?

No, iKanban does not contain advertisements. It is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### How often is iKanban updated?

The latest version of iKanban is 3.9, and it was last updated on December 15, 2024. This indicates regular updates to improve the app.

### What is the age rating for iKanban?

iKanban has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I delete lists in iKanban?

No, according to the constraints, lists cannot be deleted in iKanban. However, you can control their visibility.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.17 — 2026-08-24

• New: Focus — show a single list across all three columns, via ⋮ in the list header. A bar above the board leads back out
• New: Guided Tour — a few short stops right on your board, for newcomers and anyone curious. Start it any time from Settings
• Keyboard: Esc clears the search, ⌘↩ turns what you typed into a new card
• Under-the-hood improvements and fixes

### 3.16 — 2026-08-09

• New: repeating cards — set a card to repeat daily, weekly, monthly or yearly, right where you set the due date
• A repeating card carries a badge, so you can see at a glance which cards come back
• Check one off and it returns to Todo for its next date, ready to start again
• A repeat set up in the Reminders app stays untouched — iKanban shows it and leaves it alone
• Under-the-hood improvements and fixes

### 3.15 — 2026-08-05

• New: Siri & Shortcuts — add a card to any list or flag one, by voice or from the Shortcuts app
• New: flag a card right on the widget, without opening the app
• New: watch face complication — your "In Progress" count and top card at a glance
• Widget: Dark Mode, following the app's Dark Mode switch
• Under-the-hood improvements and fixes

### 3.14 — 2026-07-28

• New: iKanban on Apple Watch — your "In Progress" and "Next" cards on your wrist, with flagging and quick actions
• New: Flag cards as "Next" to keep the most important card in each column in view
• New: Dark Mode for the board
• Widget: a new "Next" widget, and tapping a card opens it directly
• Under-the-hood improvements and fixes

### 3.13 — 2026-07-25

• New: The Home Screen widget — your cards in progress at a glance, with colors, areas, lists and due dates
• Overdue cards are highlighted in red right on the widget
• Under-the-hood improvements and fixes

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All apps by Matthias Hennemeyer: https://appshunter.io/developer/352918135

## Related topics

[ikanban](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ikanban)

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