# TidyCards - Awesome Kanban — Project Management & Planner > Kanban task manager with linked notes and secure iCloud sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Dream Bear Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidycards-awesome-kanban/id1285199566 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Dream Bear Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/570451750) - Category: Productivity, Business - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.1 · 62 MB - Languages: British English, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), Japanese - Released: 2020-01-01 - Data updated: 2026-09-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidycards-awesome-kanban/id1285199566/reviews.md ## What is TidyCards? TidyCards is the no-nonsense app, designed for iPhone/iPad to manage your tasks and monitor your progress for projects big and small. Its intuitive interface makes entering and reordering tasks effortless, making it easy for you to respond to life’s ever changing challenges. Its speedy performance and offline-ready data ensure you can get work done anytime, anywhere. STRAIGHTFORWARD ORGANISATION - Get started quickly with familiar folders and projects layout. - Arrange notes in easy to understand Kanban style columns. - Locate things instantly with fast text search and filters. STAYING IN CONTEXT Work rarely lives in one place. Emails, files and notes tend to be scattered across different apps, folders and websites, forcing you to jump back and forth just to stay on track. TidyCards keeps everything connected — notes can link to emails, files and more — so you always have the context you need right where you’re working. YOU’RE IN CONTROL OF YOUR DATA TidyCards can sync via Apple’s secure iCloud storage between Mac, iPhone and iPad. It intelligently merges texts when edited on multiple devices to avoid conflict. If needed, you can also choose to keep your data stored only on your local device to meet any workplace or policy requirements. Whichever option you choose, your data is never shared with us or any third party. COLLABORATION AND SHARING - Easily share your project with your team members or clients. - Control whether others can edit or just view the projects you share. DISCIPLINED DESIGN, SPECIALLY ENGINEERED TO EXCELLENCE - Single window operation, edit texts directly in any note without opening additional controls. - Group your projects into folders and even nested folders. - Turn any lines of text into a checklist. - Import, Export and Backup your projects for extra peace of mind. PRO FEATURES [Upgrade Purchase Required] - Set notification reminders on due items. - Attach files, photos and links. - Link emails in your iOS Mail inbox directly to your notes. - Customise project background colour or image, including using your own photo. - Print your projects with advanced page layout tools. WITH YOU ANYWHERE TidyCards is available on Mac, iPhone and iPad, all your data syncs via iCloud. Jot your idea down on the iPhone and pick back up when you’re back on your Mac. WHY CHOOSE TIDYCARDS? TidyCards is designed for anyone who wants a bit more than just a simple note taking app without the weight of a complex and rigid system. TidyCards merges the simplicity of writing notes and allows you to organise them visually into a way that’s easy for you to make sense of. GET IN TOUCH If your have any question or comment, please contact us on support@tidycards.com TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Kanban style column organization - Link emails, files, and notes - Offline data access - Secure iCloud syncing - Task reminders - Project sharing with edit/view control ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month | | Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 17) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidycards-awesome-kanban/id1285199566/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Still the best in 2026 *2026-03-16* Here in 2026 I’m once again surveying the landscape of personal Kanban-style organizers. And TidyCards has come out on top, again. The poor ratings are unjustified, IMO. Sure it has some quirks and bugs (what app doesn’t?). I’ve found the developer very responsive to bug reports and feedback. I do wish the app would get more regular updates and proactive fixes, so I’m hoping it becomes more popular. I dare you to find something better that doesn’t require a subscription. **Developer response:** Hi man, thank you for the nice review. Just to say that the app has now been updated to 2.0 with new features like sync. The app can still be bought with a permanent licence without a subscription. :) ### 1/5 — No improvement in 3 years *2025-04-07* This was the best in class 3 years ago although it had some important issues then. Now unfortunately it significantly lags behind other similar apps. **Developer response:** Hello! Sorry for the silence all these years, but I've been hard at work on the app, and version 2.0 is out now with sync and iPhone companion app! I hope this makes up for the slow pace of update. :) ### 5/5 — Easy and pragmatic *2024-08-21* Clean and easy works well ### 2/5 — Hangs - drains battery *2024-03-11* I’m trying out multiple Kanban-centric apps, and I love the look of TidyCards. The card formatting is excellent, a very cool feature. There are some features I wish would improve. The column titles are tiny, especially compared to the cards. Being able to change the UI appearance, or even to switch on dark mode, would be helpful. I’d love the option to have narrower columns. But there’s a problem that renders TidyCards essentially unusable: if it’s open for a while, it hangs. Running Sonoma. I noticed a few days ago that my M1 MBP's battery was draining rapidly -- and it was HOT above the keyboard! Nothing was using significant memory. Only by checking every open process did I discover that TidyCards was frozen and had to be force quit. Once I force-quit TidyCards, the MBP surface cooled down within a few minutes, and battery usage was back to normal. TidyCards hasn't been updated in 2 years according to the App Store listing. Even though the developer replied to a couple of reviews a year ago, I have to assume the app is not being supported. At minimum, this issue with hanging and heating up the laptop needs to be resolved. That's a shame, because it could be a really solid contender. ### 1/5 — It crashes... otherwise it would be an awesome app *2023-11-03* It crashes... otherwise it would be an awesome app **Developer response:** That’s weird, can you email ne and let me know which version of macOS you’re using? Thank you Support@tidy-cards.com ### 3/5 — Wonderful app - but it hangs if left open *2023-07-17* I love using this app, it's everything I need to stay organized, and it can easily be used as a personal Kanban board. However, if I leave the application open (MacOS) it will eventually hang and become unresponsive, showing the spinning rainbow wheel whenever the mouse hovers over the window. 100% of the time when I come back to work on monday the application is frozen. 50% of the time it's frozen overnight from one day to the next. Fortunately force stopping and re-opening the app is all that's needed, and none of my data has been lost. If not for the freezing, this app would be a solid 5. ### 4/5 — Love, but needs syncing ability *2023-05-20* I reallly like the simplicity of this app. I agree with the previous commenter. It just needs a companion app and syncing. **Developer response:** Hello! Sorry for the silence all these years, but I've been hard at work on the app, and version 2.0 is out now with sync and iPhone companion app! I hope this makes up for the slow pace of update. :) ### 5/5 — Works the way I think *2023-02-20* Using TidyCards for general small project management and to-dos. I find working in this app is completely intuitive - like the title says, it works the way I think. It doesn't try to do too much, and what it does simply works great. ### 3/5 — The best for now *2022-12-19* I'm a minimalist. I like native apps, and I like them to do just one thing and do it well. I wanted a dedicated Mac app for super basic kanban. Trello does kanban, but it's way too heavy. Lots of apps have a kanban feature, but same problem. TidyCards is currently the best Mac native, dedicated kanban app. To be quite honest, it's not a great app; it could be better designed, and it tends to stutter a bit. That said, it does the job. It's simple, it's solid enough, and it does kanban. If you just want kanban and nothing else, this is the best app out there at the moment. ### 4/5 — Great for Privacy, Simple and Clean *2022-12-12* I've used Trello and other Kanban apps before, never really felt great about having my projects and data 'out there', so TidyCards keeps your data on your Mac, is simple, and not bloated with useless features. It's very fast and highly intuitive. Druthers: I can live without an iOS app but since I use multiple Macs (iMacs, Macbook, etc.) the ability to sync all via iCloud would be a killer feature. Maybe in a future release? **Developer response:** Hello! Sorry for the silence all these years, but I've been hard at work on the app, and version 2.0 is out now with sync and iPhone companion app! I hope this makes up for the slow pace of update. :) ## Frequently asked questions about TidyCards ### What is TidyCards? TidyCards is a productivity app designed for iPhone and iPad that helps you manage tasks and monitor project progress using a Kanban-style interface. It allows you to organize notes, link related information, and offers offline access. ### Does TidyCards have ads? No, TidyCards does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features. ### What devices is TidyCards available on? TidyCards is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Data can sync seamlessly between these devices via iCloud. ### How does TidyCards handle data privacy? TidyCards prioritizes user data privacy. Your data is synced via Apple's secure iCloud storage and is never shared with the developer or any third party. You can also opt to keep data stored locally on your device. ### What are the Pro features in TidyCards? Pro features, available through an upgrade purchase, include setting notification reminders, attaching files and photos, linking emails directly to notes, customizing project backgrounds, and advanced printing tools. ### Can I share projects with others using TidyCards? Yes, TidyCards allows you to easily share your projects with team members or clients. You can control whether they have edit or view-only access to the shared projects. ### What are the subscription options for TidyCards? TidyCards offers a monthly subscription for $1.99 with a 3-day free trial, and a yearly subscription for $19.99 with a 14-day free trial. These subscriptions unlock the Pro features. ### How often is TidyCards updated? The latest version of TidyCards is 2.0.3, and it was last updated on May 26, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.4 — 2026-09-03 Fixed an issue where some cards could disappear after moving them to a new section and deleting the old section. ### 2.0.3 — 2026-05-26 Thank you for you using TidyCards, in this update we’ve improved the performance, making TidyCards even better. Version 2.0 features - iCloud sync for all your projects - Project backup - Hide/Show done column ### 2.0.2 — 2026-05-11 Thank you very much for using TidyCards, I'm really excited about all the feedback to version 2.0 so far, in this version I've fixed an issue preventing the creation of checklists as the first item in a blank card. iPhone version also gets force feedback when checklist on and off lists. This feels really amazing!!! Please keep the excellent suggestions coming in!! ### 2.0.1 — 2026-04-16 Thank you very much for using TidyCards, I'm really excited about all the feedback to version 2.0 so far, in this version I've fixed an issue preventing the creation of checklists as the first item in a blank card. iPhone version also gets force feedback when checklist on and off lists. This feels really amazing!!! Please keep the excellent suggestions coming in!! ### 2.0 — 2026-04-07 No release notes. ## More apps by Dream Bear Ltd - [Conjuu - French Conjugation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conjuu-french-conjugation/id571274329) - [Conjuu - German Conjugation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conjuu-german-conjugation/id756938403) - [Conjuu - Spanish Conjugation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conjuu-spanish-conjugation/id827143313) - [Easy Kegel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-kegel/id1063415870) - [Conjuu - Italian Conjugation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conjuu-italian-conjugation/id1113634248) All apps by Dream Bear Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/570451750 --- *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 2026-09-05.*