Tasks-to-do app gets major update with new design, Tasks Cloud and collaboration

Tasks is one of my favorite to-do apps, and it’s evolved a lot since I first wrote about it here 9to5Mac. This week, Tasks has been updated to version 3.0, which comes with a new iOS app design, a completely rebuilt macOS app, and new features like Tasks Cloud and collaboration. Read on to learn more about Tasks 3.0.

What’s new in Tasks 3.0?

The first thing current Tasks users will notice after installing the update is the new design. The iPhone and iPad app has a new sidebar, making it easier to find your projects and filters. Creating a new task has also been made easier with the new interface and there is a much more efficient task detail screen. Drag and drop support has also been improved, which is great for iPad users.

When it comes to the Mac version, the app is built from scratch. According to the developer, this allowed the app to “feel more native to the platform”. Users should notice that navigating the macOS app is now much better as a result.

But in addition to the new interface, Tasks 3.0 also comes with new features. The update introduces Tasks Cloud, a new way to sync your tasks across all your devices. While previous versions relied on iCloud, the new system has enabled new capabilities, such as collaboration. You can now invite people to collaborate with you on a project.

When collaborating with other users, you can assign specific tasks to each person, receive notifications of new tasks, and respond to comments. Everything is designed with privacy in mind. However, users who are not comfortable using the new cloud system can continue to use iCloud Sync instead.

More about the app

Tasks has everything you expect from a great iOS and macOS app. It supports dark mode, drag and drop gestures, mouse and trackpad, multiple windows on iPad and more. The app is even optimized for larger screen iPhone models, with a two-column landscape layout. There’s also support for Siri shortcuts, widgets, and time-sensitive notifications.

The app is available for both iOS and macOS on the App Store and you can try it for free. The app’s full license costs $24.99 per year, and there’s also a lifetime license for $99.99. However, you can now buy Tasks 3.0 at a discounted price to celebrate the app’s third anniversary.