Project Planner vs Milestones

Most projects stall not because you lack motivation — but because "finish the project" is too vague to ever act on. You open a blank to-do list, dump in a dozen tasks, and within a week it's either abandoned or buried under newer ones. Milestones is built around a different idea: every project deserves structure, and structure is what makes finishing possible. A smarter way to plan Milestones introduces a three-tier hierarchy — Projects, Milestones, and Tasks — that mirrors how real work actually happens. A project isn't one thing; it's a series of phases. Each phase has its own focus, its own deadline, its own definition of done. Milestones makes that structure explicit so you always know where you are and what's next. Break goals into phases Every project is divided into named milestones — the chapters of your work. Whether you're building an app, writing a thesis, planning an event, or launching a side project, milestones give you a natural way to chunk the journey into stages you can actually complete one at a time. Track progress visually Each milestone has its own live progress bar showing task counts and completion percentage. At a glance, you can see how much you've done, how much is left, and which phases are moving. No more guessing whether you're close or far. Focus on what matters right now Mark one milestone as Active. It pins to the top of your project, pulses with a live indicator, and becomes your single point of focus. Everything else stays visible but secondary — giving you clarity without losing context. Organized from every angle Milestone statuses — Draft, Planning, In Progress, In Review, Released — give each phase a clear stage in the lifecycle. Tasks are sorted into To Do, In Progress, and Done sections automatically. Tag tasks to group related work across a project. Store unscheduled ideas in the project backlog so nothing falls through the cracks. Designed to look as good as it works Give every project its own icon — choose from a curated set of symbols or use your own photo — paired with a custom color. Your project list becomes a visual dashboard that's satisfying to open every day. Manage projects with AI Milestones includes a built-in MCP server — connect Claude and other AI agents on your Mac to create projects, add tasks and move milestones forward just by asking. Your project planner, now AI-native. Built for iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple Vision Pro On iPad, Mac and Vision Pro, Milestones expands into a full three-column layout: your project list, milestone list, and task list all visible at once. On iPhone, everything is one tap away. Sync seamlessly across both with iCloud. Whether you're a developer shipping a product, a student finishing a dissertation, a designer managing client work, or anyone with a goal worth finishing — Milestones gives your projects the structure they've always needed.

Never ship a broken app again. Stop losing track of what needs to be done and missing critical steps before launch. Milestones: Project Tracker is the essential tool for developers, students, and solo founders to plan their projects, track their progress, and ship with confidence — on iPhone and iPad. Whether you're building your first iOS app or juggling multiple side projects, Milestones keeps everything organised from your first idea all the way to your App Store launch. KEY FEATURES: Built-in App Store Checklist: Every iOS App project automatically gets a pre-launch checklist covering everything from setting up your App ID to configuring your paywall. Milestones helps ensure every item is ticked off before you go Live. Milestone Tracking: Break every project into milestones with their own checklists and progress bars. Watch your progress build as you get closer to launch. Momentum Check-ins: Check in on your projects daily to keep them moving. Milestones flags projects that have gone quiet so nothing falls through the cracks. Activity Log: Add timestamped notes to every project so you always know where you left off. Your build journal lives right alongside your milestones. Ship It Celebrations: When you mark a project as Live, Milestones throws a full-screen confetti celebration and generates a shareable card showing how long it took you to ship. iPhone & iPad: Your projects sync seamlessly across devices via iCloud. Plan on your iPad, check in from your iPhone. MILESTONES PRO: Unlock unlimited projects, the iOS App launch template with built-in App Store Checklist, and the ability to mark projects as Live. BUILT FOR: iOS Developers Students Building Projects Solo Founders and Indie Makers Side Project Builders SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Milestones Pro is available as a monthly (AU$7.99/month) or yearly (AU$29.99/year) subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings. LINKS & LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://typanlogix.com/milestone/privacy Terms of Service: https://typanlogix.com/milestone/terms Support & Feedback: https://typanlogix.com/milestone/support Standard EULA: Milestones: Project Tracker adheres to the standard Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/