OmniFocus
Task manager for Apple devices with perspectives and reviews
- #4 of 12 in best to-do list apps
- Paid
- macOSiOS, iPadOS
Ranked 4 of 12 in best to-do list apps
Detailed planning with perspectives and weekly reviews, for people who want a system rather than plain lists. It is Apple-only and offers a 14-day trial rather than a free plan, unlike Todoist or TickTick.
Best for Detailed planning and weekly reviews on Apple
About OmniFocus
OmniFocus is a task manager from The Omni Group for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro. It captures tasks quickly from any device and organizes them into projects, and perspectives group related actions across projects. Its review features help keep projects current and let users decide what to focus on.
OmniFocus is built for detailed planning and regular reviews, and it has a steeper learning curve than simple lists. It runs only on Apple devices and offers a 14-day trial rather than a free plan, before a one-time purchase or subscription. It suits people who want a deep planning tool on Apple devices, and a simpler app suits people who want quick lists.
Key features
- Perspectives
- Reviews
- Apple Watch and Vision Pro apps
- Works on all your Apple devices
Strengths
- Perspectives group actions across projects
- Built-in review process
Limits
- Apple platforms only
- 14-day trial instead of a free plan
Where OmniFocus ranks
How OmniFocus compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Free to use | Apple devices only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#2 TickTick | 90.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOS, iPadOSAndroidWindowsmacOSLinuxWeb | Yes | No |
#3 Things | 89.0 | Paid | macOSiOS, iPadOS | No | Yes |
| #4OmniFocus | 88.0 | Paid | macOSiOS, iPadOS | No | Yes |
#5 Super Productivity | 86.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSWeb | Yes | No |
#6 Microsoft To Do | 84.5 | Free | WindowsiOS, iPadOSAndroid | Yes | No |
The full comparison table for best to-do list apps has all 12 products.
Alternatives to OmniFocus
All 11 alternatives
TodoistHas a free option; also runs on Linux, Windows, Android.- TickTickHas a free option; also runs on Android, Windows, Linux.
- ThingsPersonal task manager for Apple devices with Things Cloud sync
- Super ProductivityHas a free option; is open source; also runs on Windows, Linux, Android.
- Microsoft To DoHas a free option; also runs on Windows, Android.
- Amazing MarvinAlso runs on Web, Windows, Android.
Questions about OmniFocus
- Is OmniFocus free?
- OmniFocus is a paid product (paid). One-time purchase or subscription; 14-day free trial.
- Is OmniFocus open source?
- No. OmniFocus is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does OmniFocus support?
- OmniFocus is available on: macOS, iOS, iPadOS.
- What is OmniFocus best for?
- Detailed planning and weekly reviews on Apple. In our ranking of to-do list apps it is number 4 of 12 with a score of 88.0.
- What are the best alternatives to OmniFocus?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Todoist, TickTick, Things, Super Productivity.
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