SwiftList: Nested Checklists

SwiftList: Nested Checklists

Lists inside lists. No account

1 ratings
4 reviews
$2.99
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Released
August 31, 2012
Updated
October 19, 2026

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Quickly capture and organize your thoughts and tasks. This app allows for rapid list creation, drag-and-drop reordering, and nested lists. It aims to streamline the process of getting ideas out and organized efficiently.

✓Rapid list creation
✓Drag-and-drop reordering
✓Infinite nested lists
✓Add due dates
✓Brain-dump ideas quickly
✓Organize tasks efficiently
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What's New in SwiftList

2.0.1

October 19, 2026

Fixed iCloud sync status getting stuck on "Syncing…" and Sync Now staying unavailable. SwiftList 2.0.1 is a big thank-you update, shaped by your notes on 2.0. Here's what's new. GETTING AROUND • A short Welcome Tour shows the basics the first time you open SwiftList. • Tooltips explain buttons when you need them. • Read the Manual and Help links in Settings open the full SwiftList guide. • When you filter, a trail at the top shows what's open, so you always know where you are. WORKING WITH ITEMS • Add Subtasks right from an item. • Select several items at once to check, archive, delete or move them to another list in one go. • Long rows now wrap to 3 lines, so you can read the whole thing. • Details has a clear Done button, a ‹ Parent list button that jumps to the list holding the item, and a Delete action with Undo. ARCHIVE • Archive is now in the long-press menu, and you can put it on a swipe with the new Swipe Action setting. • Restore an archived item and it goes back exactly where it came from. • Open Details on archived items, too. TEMPLATES AND GROUPS • User Templates: save your own lists as templates and start new ones from them. • Your templates now sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac through iCloud. • Use a template from inside a list and it lands right in that list. • The template screen now has Cancel and Back. • A new Groups manager to name, sort and tidy your groups. • Groups fold and unfold like an accordion, with Collapse All and Expand All. BACKUPS (FREE, EVERY DEVICE) • Automatic daily backups to iCloud Drive › SwiftList › Backups. On by default, keeping the last 1 to 7. • Back Up Now whenever you like. • Export everything, photos included, to any folder you choose. • Restore from a backup or a file. SwiftList asks first and saves a safety copy before it restores. • Safer restore: it waits for any backup in progress, stops if the safety copy can't be saved, and pauses editing while it restores. • A guard for very large backups keeps them from running away. • On Mac, a daily backup is also kept on this Mac, checked whenever SwiftList becomes active. (Mac) MAC • Open any list in its own window, and pin it with Float on Top. (Mac) • New Window with ⌥⌘N. (Mac) • Search from the window toolbar with ⌘F, now faster. Use ↑/↓ to move through results and Return to open one. (Mac) • Select several rows with ⌘- or ⇧-click and move them together. (Mac) FIXES AND POLISH • Delete a list in one place and any other screen or window showing it closes too. • Pop-up sheets no longer close on their own. • Faster overall, with tidier padding throughout. • The menu bar Settings no longer shows a duplicate Back button. (Mac) Thank you for using SwiftList, and for every note you've sent. Keep them coming.

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User reviews

Amazing

This is exactly what I have been looking for. They aren't kidding when they say it's the best ever.

Within a few minutes, I listed out everything I needed to do. After that, it was super easy to organize everything into lists and sub lists.

Check it out, you'll love it too!

Finally

I am addicted to working off of TO DO lists. I have a ton to do and I need to keep track of it all, organizing not only into list, but also into sublists. And I love crossing off / deleting what I've accomplished. This app does all of that and a ton of other useful things that never even occurred to me. If you have the means, I highly recommend Swiftlist. So choice.
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Innovative list app

I never used list apps because they're typicaly cumbersome and tedious to use, making them more hassle than they're worth. I tried SwiftList on a friend's recommendation and I've found this app's unique method of creating and organizing lists to be incredibly easy and fast to use. Highly recommended. Even if you're not big on making/keeping lists like me, it's still well worth the dollar. Looking forward to continued development of this app!
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Very Handy

I'm constantly trying to keep track of my day to day needs. Things keep popping up and using a calendar app was hardly suitable. SwiftList has helped me easily manage these activities an organize them by priority. It's a steal for the price. If you are like me and have tons of things popping up every day, this app is a life saver.
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FAQ

What is SwiftList?

SwiftList is a productivity app designed for rapid list creation and organization. It allows users to quickly brain-dump ideas, create to-do lists, and organize them with nested lists and drag-and-drop functionality.

How does SwiftList organize lists?

SwiftList uses a block system where each line typed becomes a block. These blocks can be easily reordered via drag-and-drop, and lists can be infinitely nested within each other for complex organization.

Is SwiftList free to download?

No, SwiftList is a paid application. It is available for purchase at $2.99.

What devices does SwiftList support?

SwiftList is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

How often is SwiftList updated?

The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 14, 2013. The app was initially released on August 31, 2012.

What is the age rating for SwiftList?

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

Does SwiftList have ads?

No, SwiftList does not contain advertisements.

Can I get future updates for free?

Yes, users who purchase SwiftList now will receive version 2 for free when it is released.