# Native Focus — GTD Tasks & Projects

> GTD Tasks & Projects (iPhone/iPad app by Taric Santos de Andrade.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/native-focus/id6751310571 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Taric Santos de Andrade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507818216)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: $9.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-05-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/native-focus/id6751310571/reviews.md

## What is Native Focus?

Native Focus is the definitive Getting Things Done® (GTD®) app for iOS, designed to transform how you manage tasks, projects, and life commitments. Built specifically for iOS 18+ with cutting-edge Apple technologies, Native Focus delivers the most intuitive and powerful GTD experience ever created.

COMPLETE GTD IMPLEMENTATION
• Inbox: Capture thoughts instantly with one-tap entry
• Projects: Organize multi-step outcomes with clear next actions
• Contexts: Filter tasks by location (@Home, @Work, @Computer, @Errands)
• Next Actions: See only what you can do right now
• Someday/Maybe: Park ideas for future consideration
• Waiting For: Track delegated tasks and dependencies
• Weekly Review: Guided process to maintain your trusted system

SEAMLESS iOS INTEGRATION
• Siri & Shortcuts: "Hey Siri, add task to buy milk in Native Focus"
• Spotlight Search: Find your tasks instantly from anywhere
• Apple Intelligence: Context-aware suggestions based on your emails and messages
• App Intents: Deep integration with iOS automation workflows

MODERN & MINIMALIST DESIGN
• Clean, distraction-free interface following iOS design principles
• Dynamic Type support for accessibility
• Light, Dark, and System appearance modes
• Smooth animations that respect Reduce Motion settings
• SF Symbols throughout for consistency

POWERFUL INTEGRATIONS
• Apple Reminders: Two-way sync with your existing reminders
• Apple Calendar: Schedule tasks and get timely notifications
• Google Tasks: Sync with your work or personal Google account
• iCloud Sync: Private, secure synchronization across all devices

BUILT FOR PRODUCTIVITY
• Quick capture from anywhere in the app
• Smart filtering by context, project, or tags
• Due date management with customizable reminders
• Task completion tracking and progress visualization
• Archive of completed tasks for motivation

TRUSTED BY GTD PRACTITIONERS
Native Focus faithfully implements David Allen's proven GTD methodology, helping you achieve inbox zero, maintain clear next actions, and experience the calm focus that comes from having a trusted system. Whether you're a GTD veteran or just starting your productivity journey, Native Focus provides the structure and tools you need to manage overwhelm and increase focus.

Perfect for busy professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone seeking to organize their commitments and achieve more with less stress. 

Download Native Focus today and experience the difference a truly integrated GTD system can make in your daily life.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.31 — 2026-05-01

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.21 — 2026-02-13

- Focus mode — Start a timed focus session from any task. See your session on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island with the task name, tags, and a progress ring.
- Background audio — Optional ambient sound (e.g. acoustic, lo-fi) while you focus.
- Live Activity — Focus timer, progress, and task tags in one place so you can stay in the flow without opening the app.
- Improvements — More reliable Google Tasks sign-in and small fixes for focus and Live Activity.

### 1.11 — 2025-12-23

Bug fix on the Google Tasks synchronization.

### 1.10 — 2025-10-08

New GTD Onboarding Experience
- 7-page interactive introduction to Getting Things Done methodology
- Visual learning with animated icons and clear explanations
- Seamless setup that guides you through the complete GTD workflow
- Smart permission requests for notifications at the perfect moment

Performance & Reliability
- Faster sync
- Better error handling
- Optimized performance
- Stable data persistence with SwiftData

### 1.01 — 2025-10-07

Minor fixes and improvements.

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All apps by Taric Santos de Andrade: https://appshunter.io/developer/1507818216

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