# Scarlet — Issue tracker and task manager

> Personal issue tracker and task manager for solo developers, saving data locally. (iPhone/iPad app by Steven Troughton-Smith.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarlet/id1532669250 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549)
- Category: Developer Tools, Productivity
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 294 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarlet/id1532669250/reviews.md

## What is Scarlet?

Let's face it, there are a lot of developers who like the idea of an issue tracker, but find it too much effort to use & maintain for solo, indie or hobby projects.

Enter Scarlet. Scarlet is a personal issue tracker that saves to a file that you can include in your project directory, or anywhere you prefer. No accounts, no cloud services, no syncing, no third-party integration. Just a simple place to file away your project's to-dos and close them when they're complete.

Add tags to an issue to help organize things, and that's it — it really couldn't be simpler.

## Key features

- Personal issue tracker
- Local file saving
- No accounts or cloud services
- Simple task management
- Tagging for organization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scarlet (Full Unlock) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #94 in Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

## What do users think of Scarlet?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💾 Simple JSON-based data storage
- 🎯 Straightforward bug tracking functionality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Critical data loss issues
- ❌ Fails to save added items
- 🚫 Limited app functionality
- ⚠️ Unreliable file persistence

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Data loss when browsing issues
- Added items not saved after closing and reopening
- Only original items persist after multiple sessions
- Permanent data loss during normal usage

**Most requested features**

- Auto-open last used file on startup
- Support for popular apps and mods installation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarlet/id1532669250/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Helpful little app

*2026-07-27*

Great little app for simple issue tracking. The ability to make the text larger would be a very helpful improvement!

### 5/5 — awesome app for GTD

*2025-10-29*

please add native ios shortcuts integration

### 1/5 — Sync is broken, corrupts data

*2025-09-19*

Very nice design, but unfortunately no sync conflicts handling anywhere, I have lost on multiple occasions entries from mobile or desktop to the same issue file. I would love to use this for its nice ux, but this makes it unbearable currently. Yes we all know iCloud is slow, but e.g. OmniOutliner handles this way better.

### 1/5 — одни документы😭

*2024-01-16*

здравствуйте, приложение обман, нельзя ничего установить(например нулсс бравл, тикток мод), значит скам. Не рекомендую.

### 5/5 — Because you are a

*2023-11-06*

But I will have it for

### 5/5 — I have

*2023-10-18*

I’m going

### 5/5 — The only

*2023-08-17*

I’m so

### 5/5 — Your car fixed today

*2023-08-06*

Kids have to be back

### 5/5 — How about a good night

*2023-08-01*

We will get the kids

### 5/5 — Because of that we will

*2023-07-31*

I’m so happy you found

## Frequently asked questions about Scarlet

### What does Scarlet do?

Scarlet is a personal issue tracker and task manager designed for solo developers and hobby projects. It allows you to log your project's to-dos and mark them as complete. The app focuses on simplicity and local data storage.

### How does Scarlet manage data?

Scarlet saves your issue tracker data to a single file. This file can be stored directly within your project directory or any other location you prefer. This approach eliminates the need for cloud services, accounts, or syncing.

### Is Scarlet free to use?

Yes, Scarlet is a free application. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free experience for managing your project tasks.

### Who is Scarlet best suited for?

Scarlet is ideal for solo developers, indie developers, and hobbyists who find traditional issue trackers too complex for their personal projects. It provides a no-frills solution for managing tasks without external dependencies.

### Can I organize my issues in Scarlet?

Yes, you can organize your issues in Scarlet by adding tags. This feature helps you categorize and manage your project's to-dos more effectively, keeping your tracking system simple yet organized.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-03-27

• Compatibility updates for the latest versions of iOS

### 1.1.1 — 2025-09-16

• Fixes an autocorrect timing issue that could interfere with text editing

### 1.1 — 2025-09-14

• Updated for iOS 26 and Liquid Glass

### 1.0.6 — 2024-02-07

• Updated for latest devices

### 1.0.5 — 2023-02-18

• Fixes a display issue when renaming tags
• Fixes a potential crash when navigating between tags

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*