# The Hit List — Simply Powerful Task Manager

> Powerful, flexible, and simple task management for everything. (iPhone/iPad app by Karelia Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hit-list/id948328681 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Karelia Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/404126469)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 111 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hit-list/id948328681/reviews.md

## What is The Hit List?

Powerful, flexible, and simple task management — for everything. Big jobs? Weekly errands? Bucket lists? Five year plan? No sweat.

Whatever the task, capture it in The Hit List — then relax. Let The Hit List keep track of it for you, freeing you to focus, and be more effective with time management and task management.

Use it on your iPhone or iPad. Use it with The Hit List for Mac (available on the Mac App Store). Use one app, or both with the included fast, reliable sync service to have everything you need at hand and in sync right when you want it.

It’s easy to learn — it’s as easy as making lists. And, it’s powerful enough to let you plan, let it go, then act at the right time. The Hit List scales with you, from simple list-making, to the power and flexibility of systems such as Getting Things Done (GTD) by David Allen, or your very own unique approach.

Life is complicated enough. The tool you use to manage life’s chaos doesn’t need to be. Keep it simple, with The Hit List. You can use it to manage a to-do list just like you would on a piece of paper. Or you can do much more. With The Hit List, the interface simplicity belies the power within.

Available for Mac (sold separately on the Mac App Store), and for iPhone, iPad as a Universal app. Use one app, or both with the included sync service to have everything you need at hand and in sync when you want it.

## Key features

- Task management for all life events
- Focus on effectiveness and time management
- Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
- Simple to learn, powerful to use
- Scales from basic lists to GTD systems

## Recent user reviews (10 of 111)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hit-list/id948328681/reviews.md

### 1/5 — They killed the old version

*2026-07-03, version 2.7.4*

The previous version was amazing. Used it for over 15 years.
Now there's no right click, submenus are gone, no undo. I have to find a new app now for task lists.
Such a shame.

### 1/5 — She’s dead, Jim.

*2024-07-26, version 2.7.4*

Mac version is no longer available on their web site or in the App Store. This one hasn’t been updated in 5 years. Unfortunate :-(

### 5/5 — Fantastic Task Manager App

*2023-12-15, version 2.7.4*

This is the best task manager app I’ve ever tried.  It syncs flawlessly between all of my devices, and does everything I would ever need it to do.

Try it, you will not be disappointed.

### 1/5 — Utterly broken

*2023-11-06, version 2.7.4*

Don’t buy it. It crashes all the time. The developers won’t answer. This is a ghost app by now. It used to be the best to-do app out there (better than Things, Todoist, Omnifocus, etc). Now it is just a piece of outdated abandonware. Apple should remove it from the App Store

### 1/5 — The best of them but abandoned years ago

*2023-03-31, version 2.7.4*

The best of the lot had the Mac app still ncr its launch in 2008 , but app was abandoned years ago

### 4/5 — This would be perfect if you could manually or ALPHABETICALLY reorder the Lists tab.

*2022-08-23, version 2.7.4*

Everything in this app is PERFECT bro. The only drawback for me is the inability to manually or alphabetically organize the Lists tab. And I say this is a huge flaw because the Tags tab is alphabetically organized but not the Lists tab. I had to take a star off because of this! And this is coming from someone who is a huge practitioner of bullet journaling, GTD, and the 12-week year frameworks together.

Oh and you can put sub-tasks within sub-tasks! This is REALLY useful if you’re a practitioner of the 12-week year book. It helped me organize my project tasks by week and then all I had to do next was move the project lists for my 12-week-year goals to a folder that focuses solely on one 12-week-year period at a time.

But like I said, I wish I could reorganize the order of the folders and project lists. That would really help!

### 2/5 — Good App - No Customer Service Via Web Site

*2022-07-04, version 2.7.4*

Good app, use primary.  Would be even better if had printing capability of folders and lists.  If exists, can’t find.

Tried to send inquiry on website via several routes, Apple Apps, different browsers, etc., all routes defunct!  They need to do a QA on their website, or either they don’t want to talk to users. 

Will gladly upgrade rating if they want to fix their support!

### 4/5 — Great app. Needs more explanation

*2022-02-13, version 2.7.4*

It took me a while to get this one figured out. Would be better if there was a more detailed explanation.

### 5/5 — Восхитительно.

*2021-10-01, version 2.7.4*

Это приложение БОМБА. Самый большой плюс это никаких платных подписок. 
Только: при удалении всех списков и групп приложение вылетает.

### 5/5 — Перфекто

*2021-04-14, version 2.7.4*

Нравится больше чем todoist
Не хватает функционала 2do

Пожалуйста продолжайте разработку !
С удовольствием куплю по цене х5!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about The Hit List

### What does The Hit List do?

The Hit List is a powerful, flexible, and simple task management application designed to help you capture and organize all your tasks, from daily errands to long-term plans. It aims to free up your focus, improve your time management, and increase your effectiveness.

### What are the key features of The Hit List?

Key features include managing any type of task, from simple to-do lists to complex plans, with a focus on effective time and task management. It offers seamless syncing between iPhone, iPad, and Mac versions, and its interface is designed to be easy to learn while providing powerful functionality.

### How much does The Hit List cost?

The Hit List is a paid application. The iPhone and iPad versions are available as a Universal app. The Mac version is sold separately on the Mac App Store. A sync service is included for users who utilize both the mobile and Mac applications.

### What devices is The Hit List compatible with?

The Hit List is available for iPhone and iPad as a Universal app. It is also available for Mac, which is sold separately on the Mac App Store. The included sync service allows for seamless integration between these devices.

### Who is The Hit List designed for?

This app is ideal for anyone who needs to manage a variety of tasks, from simple daily lists to ambitious long-term projects. It's suitable for individuals who appreciate a simple interface but require powerful organizational capabilities and cross-device synchronization.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.4 — 2018-09-24

VERSION 2.7.4

• Fixes crash which could happen when going to create a new task

VERSION 2.7

Smarter Today Screen

• Tasks are sorted by priority within each section, making important tasks more prominent, and low priority tasks less so
• When viewing completed tasks, only those from today are shown
• The "Still Working On" section has been renamed to "Ongoing"

Upcoming Screen

• Improved layout splits up tasks for the week ahead so you can see what is happening each day

Syncing

• Push Sync means your task list is immediately up-to-date when editing on another device
• Improved syncing of recurring tasks
• Improved handling of time zone changes when travelling
• Fixed bug where adding a subtask to a completed task via sync might not mark it as incomplete
• Improved reliability of pull-to-sync

Group Details

• Viewing a Smart Folder's details is more informative, with an overview of its rule(s)
• Re-instated the icon for the folder which a group belongs to
• Improved handling of titles to avoid accidentally creating groups with leading or trailing whitespace

Task Lists

• New editing commands:
• Mark tasks as complete/incomplete
• Clear start date
• Increment start date
• Additional option to sort tasks by creation date
• iPad: Extra action to easily archive a partially complete list, cancelling any remaining tasks
• Better truncation of long list names when included while viewing a list (e.g. Today)
• Fixed crash which could occur when swiping to delete tasks
• Corrected indentation of checkboxes when searching

Task Details

• Fixed bug where the disclosure button could point the wrong way initially 

If you're a fan of The Hit List, we really appreciate it if you leave a review or rating on the App Store. Thanks!

### 2.7.3 — 2018-09-19

VERSION 2.7.3

• Task Lists can be sorted alphabetically by title
• Fixed glitches where title could be improperly displayed or selected after editing the tags of a new task

VERSION 2.7

Smarter Today Screen

• Tasks are sorted by priority within each section, making important tasks more prominent, and low priority tasks less so
• When viewing completed tasks, only those from today are shown
• The "Still Working On" section has been renamed to "Ongoing"

Upcoming Screen

• Improved layout splits up tasks for the week ahead so you can see what is happening each day

Syncing

• Push Sync means your task list is immediately up-to-date when editing on another device
• Improved syncing of recurring tasks
• Improved handling of time zone changes when travelling
• Fixed bug where adding a subtask to a completed task via sync might not mark it as incomplete
• Improved reliability of pull-to-sync

Group Details

• Viewing a Smart Folder's details is more informative, with an overview of its rule(s)
• Re-instated the icon for the folder which a group belongs to
• Improved handling of titles to avoid accidentally creating groups with leading or trailing whitespace

Task Lists

• New editing commands:
• Mark tasks as complete/incomplete
• Clear start date
• Increment start date
• Additional option to sort tasks by creation date
• iPad: Extra action to easily archive a partially complete list, cancelling any remaining tasks
• Better truncation of long list names when included while viewing a list (e.g. Today)
• Fixed crash which could occur when swiping to delete tasks
• Corrected indentation of checkboxes when searching

Task Details

• Fixed bug where the disclosure button could point the wrong way initially

VERSION 2.6

• Tweaked home screen layout for easier access to creating lists and searching
• Spotlight search for tasks
• iOS 11 compatibility improvements 

If you're a fan of The Hit List, we really appreciate it if you leave a review or rating on the App Store. Thanks!

### 2.7.2 — 2018-08-29

VERSION 2.7.2

• Optimized for iPhone X
• Improved compatibility with iOS 11
• Improved recovery from a corrupted library

VERSION 2.7

Smarter Today Screen

• Tasks are sorted by priority within each section, making important tasks more prominent, and low priority tasks less so
• When viewing completed tasks, only those from today are shown
• The "Still Working On" section has been renamed to "Ongoing"

Upcoming Screen

• Improved layout splits up tasks for the week ahead so you can see what is happening each day

Syncing

• Push Sync means your task list is immediately up-to-date when editing on another device
• Improved syncing of recurring tasks
• Improved handling of time zone changes when travelling
• Fixed bug where adding a subtask to a completed task via sync might not mark it as incomplete
• Improved reliability of pull-to-sync

Group Details

• Viewing a Smart Folder's details is more informative, with an overview of its rule(s)
• Re-instated the icon for the folder which a group belongs to
• Improved handling of titles to avoid accidentally creating groups with leading or trailing whitespace

Task Lists

• New editing commands:
• Mark tasks as complete/incomplete
• Clear start date
• Increment start date
• Additional option to sort tasks by creation date
• iPad: Extra action to easily archive a partially complete list, cancelling any remaining tasks
• Better truncation of long list names when included while viewing a list (e.g. Today)
• Fixed crash which could occur when swiping to delete tasks
• Corrected indentation of checkboxes when searching

Task Details

• Fixed bug where the disclosure button could point the wrong way initially

VERSION 2.6

• Tweaked home screen layout for easier access to creating lists and searching
• Spotlight search for tasks
• iOS 11 compatibility improvements 

If you're a fan of The Hit List, we really appreciate it if you leave a review or rating on the App Store. Thanks!

### 2.7.1 — 2018-07-31

VERSION 2.7.1

Task Lists

• Fixed gap which appeared between two tasks that have been given a priority level

VERSION 2.7

Smarter Today Screen

• Tasks are sorted by priority within each section, making important tasks more prominent, and low priority tasks less so
• When viewing completed tasks, only those from today are shown
• The "Still Working On" section has been renamed to "Ongoing"

Upcoming Screen

• Improved layout splits up tasks for the week ahead so you can see what is happening each day

Syncing

• Push Sync means your task list is immediately up-to-date when editing on another device
• Improved syncing of recurring tasks
• Improved handling of time zone changes when travelling
• Fixed bug where adding a subtask to a completed task via sync might not mark it as incomplete
• Improved reliability of pull-to-sync

Group Details

• Viewing a Smart Folder's details is more informative, with an overview of its rule(s)
• Re-instated the icon for the folder which a group belongs to
• Improved handling of titles to avoid accidentally creating groups with leading or trailing whitespace

Task Lists

• New editing commands:
• Mark tasks as complete/incomplete
• Clear start date
• Increment start date
• Additional option to sort tasks by creation date
• iPad: Extra action to easily archive a partially complete list, cancelling any remaining tasks
• Better truncation of long list names when included while viewing a list (e.g. Today)
• Fixed crash which could occur when swiping to delete tasks
• Corrected indentation of checkboxes when searching

Task Details

• Fixed bug where the disclosure button could point the wrong way initially


If you're a fan of The Hit List, we really appreciate it if you leave a review or rating on the App Store. Thanks!

### 2.7 — 2018-07-04

VERSION 2.7

Smarter Today Screen

• Tasks are sorted by priority within each section, making important tasks more prominent, and low priority tasks less so
• When viewing completed tasks, only those from today are shown
• The "Still Working On" section has been renamed to "Ongoing"

Upcoming Screen

• Improved layout splits up tasks for the week ahead so you can see what is happening each day

Syncing

• Push Sync means your task list is immediately up-to-date when editing on another device
• Improved syncing of recurring tasks
• Improved handling of time zone changes when travelling
• Fixed bug where adding a subtask to a completed task via sync might not mark it as incomplete
• Improved reliability of pull-to-sync

Group Details

• Viewing a Smart Folder's details is more informative, with an overview of its rule(s)
• Re-instated the icon for the folder which a group belongs to
• Improved handling of titles to avoid accidentally creating groups with leading or trailing whitespace

Task Lists

• New editing commands:
• Mark tasks as complete/incomplete
• Clear start date
• Increment start date
• Additional option to sort tasks by creation date
• iPad: Extra action to easily archive a partially complete list, cancelling any remaining tasks
• Better truncation of long list names when included while viewing a list (e.g. Today)
• Fixed crash which could occur when swiping to delete tasks
• Corrected indentation of checkboxes when searching

Task Details

• Fixed bug where the disclosure button could point the wrong way initially

VERSION 2.6

• Tweaked home screen layout for easier access to creating lists and searching
• Spotlight search for tasks
• iOS 11 compatibility improvements 

If you're a fan of The Hit List, we really appreciate it if you leave a review or rating on the App Store. Thanks!

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