To do list app

[GreyhoundsRUs]

I currently use "Reminders", and it's ok. I like having multiple lists, I like that it syncs between my phone, iPad, and Mac. I don't like that a recurring reminder is ALWAYS in my list (neurotic much?). For example, if I have a recurring "Garbage Out" set for Monday's, I want that to show up on Monday, but then go away when I "complete" it and not come back until the next Monday. Being able to email a list of tasks would be great but not necessary.

I heavily rely on lists to get stuff done. I'd like to be able to "dump" a bunch of crap from my brain and better automate things. I don't like adding "tasks" to my calendar, because it detracts from my ability to quickly ascertain where I need to be on a given day. Calendar = where and when for the day, lists = what (If that makes sense).

I figured there are enough Type A people here that someone must have a solution

[L.Jane]

I use my alarm clock for weekly and daily reminders like medicine.

[GreyhoundsRUs]

I'm thinking more along the lines of things like changing the furnace filter, taking out the trash, changing my contacts, reordering medication, etc. Things that don't need to be done at a certain time, but need to get done.

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

We use Any List for grocery shopping and non time sensitive lists. I like it because Dh and I both have it and it syncs. Not that Dh goes grocery shopping but at least he can add to the list when he uses something vs me finding out only when I discover it myself.

[HouseofWool]

I use reminders for repeating tasks like changing the furnace filter. I use the alarm clock for med reminders. Then I use the notes for things like grocery lists.

[MrsK]

I'm thinking more along the lines of things like changing the furnace filter, taking out the trash, changing my contacts, reordering medication, etc. Things that don't need to be done at a certain time, but need to get done.

I use my calendar with reminders for periodic tasks and the task feature of my calendar for to do lists.

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[poky]

Have you looked at Remember The Milk? WAY powerful and customizable, and you can look at a "today" view if you don't want to see upcoming recurring stuff.

[GreyhoundsRUs]

Have you looked at Remember The Milk? WAY powerful and customizable, and you can look at a "today" view if you don't want to see upcoming recurring stuff.

This is going to sound neurotic, but will that impact my "items left to do" count? That's the biggest thing that bothers me in Reminders. I need that "0" at the end of the day, even if I know that "1" just means "change contacts in a month" Good grief, I'm crazy!

[OrionGrad]

I haven't used it in a while, but I used to use Wunderlist and I think it would satisfy your requirements. Not exactly sure about getting to zero at the end of each day, though, since it's been a while...

[poky]

This is going to sound neurotic, but will that impact my "items left to do" count? That's the biggest thing that bothers me in Reminders. I need that "0" at the end of the day, even if I know that "1" just means "change contacts in a month" Good grief, I'm crazy!

No, if you're looking at the "today" view, you'll only see tasks due today (or overdue).

[oceanchild]

I also use Wunderlist and like it a lot, but I don't really set deadlines in it or anything. I just like to make lists and mark things off them.

[GreyhoundsRUs]

Can I make multiple lists, poky? Like right now, I have a "shopping", "reminders", "wish list", etc lists? Do only things with a "due date" show on Today?

[peggyfromwastate]

Wunderlist is ok but I don't think it's better than reminders.

[ladymoreta]

Cozi (my calendar app) has a To-Do list, but I haven't used it. I really like my Seize The Day app for my to do list, but I don't think you can make multiple lists.

ETA - I use Grocery iQ for my shopping list. Cozi also has a shopping list, but it doesn't sort by aisle.

[poky]

Can I make multiple lists, poky? Like right now, I have a "shopping", "reminders", "wish list", etc lists? Do only things with a "due date" show on Today?

You can make lists to your little heart's content. The most powerful feature is the "smart lists", described here: https://www.rememberthemilk.com/help...tlists.whatare (how to create them is here: https://www.rememberthemilk.com/help...s.addsmartlist)

Basically you put together search criteria (like "due today from x list", or "overdue by x days with 'test' in the name" or "no due date", that kind of thing) and then you save that criteria as a list, which you can then reference whenever or wherever. The web interface has the default "overview" area, which has three lists by default: "today" "tomorrow" and "overdue", and those will pull from ANY list, any item that has a due date in the past (overdue), today, or tomorrow. The phone apps have slightly different layouts, but can do pretty much what the web version can.

Try it out; it's free, and the pro version isn't very expensive. https://www.rememberthemilk.com/help/?ctx=about.cost