# Suanpan - The Abacus Method — Position tasks like beads

> Position tasks like beads (iPhone/iPad app by Filiberto Secchi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suanpan-the-abacus-method/id6752566185 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Filiberto Secchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839907928)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suanpan-the-abacus-method/id6752566185/reviews.md

## What is Suanpan?

Tired of productivity systems that fall apart when life gets chaotic? Suanpan uses a simple visual approach inspired by the ancient abacus.

THE PROBLEM >> Every task feels urgent. Every priority system fails when real life happens. You spend more time organizing tasks than completing them.

THE SOLUTION>> Three columns: Work, Family, Self. Position tasks top to bottom by importance. Work your way down each column. No priority labels, no decision fatigue—just visual clarity when everything feels urgent.

HOW IT WORKS
- Create three life areas that actually matter to you
- Position tasks by dragging them up or down within each column
- Work from top to bottom, left to right
- Reposition tasks when priorities shift (and they will)

WHY IT WORKS
- Visual: See what matters most at a glance
- Flexible: Drag and drop to reorder instantly
- Contextual: Work tasks compete with work tasks, not family emergencies
- Simple: No complex rules to remember when you're overwhelmed

PERFECT FOR
- Founders juggling multiple priorities
- Parents managing work-life chaos
- Anyone who's tried every productivity system and failed
- People who think better visually than with abstract priority levels

THE INSPIRATION
Spotted my daughter's abacus during another overwhelming late-night task session. What if tasks worked like beads? Position matters more than labels. Same task, different position, different value.

Suanpan combines todo simplicity with Eisenhower prioritization, presented as an abacus. The result? Task management so intuitive, your kid could organize your life.

FEATURES
- Three customizable columns for your life areas
- Drag and drop task positioning
- Clean, distraction-free interface
- Works offline—no account required
- Dark mode support
- Quick task entry
- Visual progress tracking

Try the method that works when everything else fails. Download Suanpan today.Try the method that works when everything else fails. Download Suanpan today.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2026-05-18

Redesigned task entry to help you create clearer, more intentional tasks, plus quick rescheduling straight from the task card.

### 3.0.0 — 2026-03-18

Tired of productivity systems that fall apart when life gets chaotic? Suanpan uses a simple visual approach inspired
   by the ancient abacus.

  THE PROBLEM
  Every task feels urgent. Every priority system fails when real life happens. You spend more time organizing tasks
  than completing them.

  THE SOLUTION
  Customizable rods — like an abacus. Strategic, Operations, People, or whatever categories fit your life. Position
  tasks by importance. Work your way down each rod. No decision fatigue — just visual clarity when everything feels
  urgent.

  HOW IT WORKS
  - Create rods for the life areas that actually matter to you
  - Add tasks and mark what's important
  - Set due dates and let the Eisenhower Matrix auto-prioritize
  - Drag to reorder when priorities shift (and they will)
  - Swipe to complete. Move on.

  WHY IT WORKS
  - Visual: See what matters most at a glance
  - Flexible: Drag and drop to reorder instantly
  - Contextual: Work tasks compete with work tasks, not family emergencies
  - Smart: Auto-prioritizes using the Eisenhower Matrix — urgent vs. important, sorted for you
  - Simple: No complex rules to remember when you're overwhelmed

  PERFECT FOR
  - Founders juggling multiple priorities
  - Parents managing work-life chaos
  - Anyone who's tried every productivity system and failed
  - People who think better visually than with abstract priority levels

  THE INSPIRATION
  Spotted my daughter's abacus during another overwhelming late-night task session. What if tasks worked like beads?
  Position matters more than labels. Same task, different position, different value.

  Suanpan combines todo simplicity with Eisenhower prioritization, presented as an abacus. The result? Task management
   so intuitive, your kid could organize your life.

  FEATURES
  - Customizable rods for your life areas
  - Eisenhower Matrix auto-prioritization
  - Drag and drop task positioning
  - Swipe to complete or delete
  - Smart notifications for urgent and important tasks
  - Search and filter across all tasks
  - Quick actions from your home screen
  - Clean, distraction-free interface
  - Works offline — no account required
  - Dark and light mode
  - No subscriptions. Buy once, use forever.

  Try the method that works when everything else fails. Download Suanpan today.

### 2.5 — 2026-01-07

Fixed notifications

### 2.4 — 2025-12-04

Bug fixes and stability improvements to notifications and widget.

### 2.3 — 2025-11-12

Bug fixes and improvements

## More apps by Filiberto Secchi

- [Imbarco](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imbarco/id6760829610)

All apps by Filiberto Secchi: https://appshunter.io/developer/1839907928

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