It’s official: TaskScratch is live on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and now Mac.
TaskScratch is a universal app. One purchase covers all three platforms—and for the launch window, that purchase is free. We’ve just hit version 1.1, bringing some of the most-requested foundational features to the experience.
Why I Built This
The world doesn’t need another "opinionated" productivity app. I’ve spent years trying to twist my brain to fit into someone else’s organizational philosophy, and I finally got tired of it.
I built TaskScratch for any list where you cross things off. Groceries, packing lists, project backlogs, or those home repairs you’ve been avoiding. Everything lives in the same place and works the same way.
More importantly: I use this app every day. Every design decision I make is one I have to live with—which turns out to be the best quality filter I’ve ever found.
Privacy & The "No-Subscription" Philosophy
Let’s talk about money and data. Many apps charge monthly fees that have nothing to do with their actual overhead. If a developer isn't running servers, a subscription is just a pricing preference.
TaskScratch syncs through CloudKit’s private database. Your data lives in your iCloud account.
- No Middlemen: I don't operate servers, and I have zero access to your lists.
- No Tracking: I didn't just "turn off" analytics; I never built them. No crash reporters, no ad IDs, no telemetry.
- One-Time Purchase: TaskScratch is free to download. A Pro Tier is coming as a one-time purchase to unlock extra features. No recurring charges, ever.
New in Version 1.1
We aren't wasting any time. The 1.1 update focuses on security, customization, and getting the "little things" right:
🔐 Beefed-up Security
The Scratchpad—our local-only, never-synced-to-iCloud notepad—now supports Biometric Lock. You can now gate your most sensitive temporary notes (like passwords or codes) behind Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
🔔 Smart Notifications & Recurring Tasks
We’ve integrated a dedicated Notification Scheduler. You’ll now get reminders exactly when tasks are due. We’ve also overhauled Recurring Tasks; toggling a completion now correctly advances the due date or exhausts a series based on your specific logic.
🖥️ A Better Mac Experience
On macOS, the Scratchpad now opens in its own standalone, resizable window rather than a fixed modal. We also fixed a sidebar bug to ensure the active collection displays correctly during searches.
🎨 Your App, Your Look
New appearance settings allow you to toggle between Light/Dark/System modes, adjust font sizes, and set your global preference for showing or hiding completed items.
What’s Next?
The roadmap is long, but we’re moving fast. Coming up:
- Shopping List Categories (grouping items by aisle).
- Full Export in Markdown, JSON, and CSV.
- Importing from Apple Reminders and other major task apps.
- CloudKit Shared Zones for real-time collaboration.
I ship when things are ready. Given the jump to 1.1, "ready" is happening sooner than expected.
