Menu bar to-do list · Mac, iPhone & iPad
The to-do list that doesn’t distract you
SideList keeps only what matters now in your Mac menu bar and on your iPhone, one click away. No projects, no setup, no noise. Write it down and get back to work.
$5.99 · One-time purchase · No subscription · No account
Capture. Focus. Clear.
A to-do list should take seconds a day, not become another project.
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Capture without breaking your flow
A thought pops up mid-task? Click the menu bar, type, press Return. You never leave the app you are working in.
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See only what matters now
Small, focused lists instead of a project system. Your next task is always visible; everything else stays out of sight.
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Check it off and move on
Done tasks go to a searchable archive, so your list stays short and you can still find anything later.
See how it works
One small, focused app on every Apple device you use.
Capture in a second
Quick add from the menu bar or your iPhone. Type it, done, before the thought slips away.
Nothing pulling at your attention
No feeds, no streaks, no badges to chase, no ads and no account. An app that stays quiet so you can concentrate.
Focused lists, not projects
Separate lists for work, ideas and errands. Drag tasks to reorder them or move them between lists.
Synced across your devices
Your lists stay up to date on Mac, iPhone and iPad through your own private iCloud. No sign-up.
Reminders when you need them
Set a reminder on a task and get a local notification, even offline. Skip it and SideList never asks for permissions.
Private by design
Apple’s App Store privacy label reads: Data Not Collected. The developer has no servers and never sees your tasks.
Why not just use Reminders or a big task manager?
They are great tools. SideList is built for something narrower: the few things you need to do now.
| SideList | Apple Reminders | Subscription task apps | |
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| Lives in the Mac menu bar | Yes, one click away | No, it opens a window | Some do |
| Price | One-time purchase | Free on Apple devices | Usually a yearly plan |
| Account | None (your own iCloud) | Your Apple Account | Usually required |
| Data collected by the developer | None | — | Varies |
| Projects, tags, shared lists | No, on purpose | Yes | Yes |
Need projects or team lists? Keep your big system and use SideList for today. Many people do both.
One payment. Yours forever.
No subscription, no account, no ads. Pay once and use SideList on every device you own.
- Menu bar app for Mac + native app for iPhone and iPad
- Sync across your devices through your private iCloud
- Multiple lists, reminders, emoji and drag-and-drop reordering
- Archive with search — restore anything, anytime
- Works fully offline. No account, no ads, no tracking
- Every future update included, forever
Built by one developer
Hi, I’m Francisco. I build SideList on my own, in Swift and SwiftUI, and I answer every message myself.
Pay once, own it
A single payment, no subscription, no upsells. Every update is included, year after year.
Native and light
4.4 MB, instant launch, works fully offline and stays out of your battery’s way.
Family Sharing
One purchase covers up to six family members, on Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Answers before you buy
The honest questions people ask before buying, answered straight.
Why not just use Apple Reminders?
Reminders is a full app in a window you have to open. SideList lives in your Mac menu bar: one click, type, back to work. It does less on purpose, so there is less to manage.
Will it replace Things, Todoist or OmniFocus?
It doesn’t have to. Many people keep their big system for projects and use SideList for what they need to do today.
Does one purchase cover Mac, iPhone and iPad?
Yes. SideList is a universal purchase: buy it once and install it on your Mac, iPhone and iPad (and Apple Vision). Family Sharing covers up to six people.
How does syncing work? Do I need an account?
No account and no sign-up. Sync happens through your own private iCloud, between the devices signed in with your Apple Account. Nothing is sent to the developer, who has no servers.
Does it work offline?
Yes. SideList works fully offline and your changes sync as soon as your devices are back online.
Is it really one-time? Are updates included?
Yes. One payment, no subscription and no expiry. All current and future updates are included at no extra cost.
What if it is not for me?
Apps sold on the App Store are covered by Apple’s standard refund policy. If SideList is not the right fit, you can request a refund through Apple.
Guides and comparisons
Clear your head. Start with one list.
For less than one month of most subscriptions, a calmer way to get things done on your Mac, iPhone and iPad. Yours forever.
One-time purchase · No subscription · No account · Free updates