Project Planner vs JoinForce

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.

JoinForce — the to-do list you share. Most task apps are built for one person. Real life isn't. Groceries, chores, school runs, trips, weekend projects — they belong to a household, a couple, a family, or a group of friends. JoinForce gives you one shared space where everyone sees what needs to be done, who's doing it, and what's already handled. It's a shared to-do list, grocery list, and chore tracker rolled into one — made for groups, not solo users. CREATE GROUPS, NOT JUST LISTS - Make a group for your family, your flat, your trip or your crew - Invite people with one shareable link - Everyone sees the same tasks, updated live GET THINGS DONE TOGETHER - Add tasks in seconds and assign them to anyone - Set deadlines so nothing slips through the cracks - Check things off and watch the list shrink together - Real-time sync: changes appear on everyone's phone instantly - Push notifications keep the whole group in the loop WORKS ON THE WEB TOO Start on your phone, then pick up where you left off in your browser at joinforce.net. Same account, same groups, always in sync. GO PREMIUM (optional) One subscription upgrades your whole account: - Calendar view of every deadline - Custom lists and home-screen widgets - Subtasks, comments and favorites - Deadline push reminders - Offline mode - Unlimited groups - No ads PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your data is stored in the EU and handled under the GDPR - We never sell your personal data - The free plan is ad-supported. Premium removes ads entirely PERFECT FOR - Families organizing the household - Couples splitting errands and the grocery list - Roommates managing chores and bills - Friends planning trips and events - Teams keeping shared projects on track - Anyone tired of "I thought you were doing it" JoinForce Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly or yearly. The exact price is shown in the app before you confirm. - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://joinforce.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://joinforce.net/privacy