# Work Clean

> Chef-inspired productivity app for organizing tasks and life. (iPhone/iPad app by Manhattanville Projects, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-clean/id1092864208 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Manhattanville Projects, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092864207)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-clean/id1092864208/reviews.md

## What is Work Clean?

No working professional is more organized than a chef. Work Clean is the first productivity app to take “mise-en-place” — the chef’s system of organization — *outside* the kitchen, so anyone can use it to order their life, work, and mind.  Based on the book of the same name, Work Clean lets you focus on your priorities by separating your tasks into Frontburners and Backburners, letting you quickly scan all your Frontburners so you always know what comes first. Intuitive, smooth, and responsive, Work Clean lets you swiftly log incoming tasks (called “Actions”); sort them immediately into Missions; and then reorder both Actions and Missions on the fly as your day progresses and your situation changes. You will never have to hand-write another to-do list again: Just create a new Mission, order your Actions, and go! For more information on the Work Clean system, visit www.workclean.com

## Key features

- Mise-en-place organization system
- Frontburners and Backburners task separation
- Swiftly log incoming tasks (Actions)
- Sort tasks into Missions
- On-the-fly reordering of Actions and Missions
- Digital alternative to handwritten to-do lists

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-clean/id1092864208/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Simple and clean

*2024-01-19*

I have been using this app for 2-3 weeks and I love it. It’s simple and easy. I want to go to it and see what’s next. I used to have lists on paper and now I am so organized. 
I gave only 4 stars because It’s on my phone and iPad but the info on my phone doesn’t populate to the app on the iPad. I’m not sure if there’s a way to sync it but it does open so I don’t think so. Still worth it but I hope that issue gets upgraded or fixed.

### 5/5 — Great way to organize your projects and actions

*2017-04-19*

If you like to make progress across a wide range of projects and goals, but then feel paralyzed when you see a large to-do list, then this app is probably perfect for you.

The purpose of this app is to identify your next actions (frontburners) and secondary actions (backburners) that make up your projects or goals (missions). Then, as per the book, take these frontburners and schedule them into your week.

The great thing about this app in particular is the constraint of seeing only your frontburners across each of your missions. That way you don't feel paralyzed with a large to-do list that never gets done. You only have the next action to think about it.

## Frequently asked questions about Work Clean

### What is the Work Clean system?

The Work Clean system is inspired by the organization methods of professional chefs, known as 'mise-en-place'. It helps users order their life, work, and mind by separating tasks into 'Frontburners' and 'Backburners' for clear prioritization.

### How does Work Clean help prioritize tasks?

Work Clean allows users to quickly scan their 'Frontburners' to always know what comes first. Tasks can be dynamically reordered on the fly as your day progresses and your situation changes.

### What devices is Work Clean available on?

Work Clean is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### What is the age rating for Work Clean?

Work Clean has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Work Clean updated?

The latest version of Work Clean was released on August 14, 2023. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and address any issues.

### Does Work Clean have ads?

Yes, Work Clean contains advertisements.

### What is the price of Work Clean?

Work Clean is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99.

### Can I integrate Work Clean with other productivity tools?

The provided description does not mention specific integrations with other productivity tools. However, its core function is to provide a self-contained organizational system.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2023-08-14

Updated for new iOS versions

### 1.4.0 — 2017-04-18

Undo item deletion and completion
Email signup option

### 1.3.0 — 2017-01-20

General improvements.

### 1.2.0 — 2016-12-15

General improvements.

### 1.1.0 — 2016-12-11

Bug fixes and improvements.

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