A global timeline that automatically aggregates tasks from all your folders. An ideal tool for deadline monitoring: see exactly what is overdue, what needs to be done today, and what is planned for tomorrow.
Task Manager — online task manager and tracker for deadline monitoring. The app is ideal for short-term tasks, providing focus without noise with instant data synchronization across devices.
Everything you need to get things done
Key features of Small Metrics Tasks
Optimal for short-term tasks. We intentionally limited infinite subfolders to prevent procrastination. Organize your life into clear Categories, add Markdown descriptions, and attach up to 10 photos per task.
Accidentally marked a task as done? No panic. Our smart checkbox has a 1-second delay before archiving, giving you time to easily undo a misclick.
Whether you are on your iPhone on the subway, or at your desk using the Web app, you get an absolutely identical, smooth experience. An online app with instant data synchronization.
Your plans remain strictly private
Unlike shared financial budgets, your task tracker is 100% personal.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Tasks module is your completely private space. Even if you share financial budgets with others, your to-do lists remain visible only to you.
No, and this is by design. We consciously separate "Events" (meetings tied to a specific hour) from "Tasks" (actions to be completed). This keeps your task list clean and focused.
Yes! You can attach up to 10 photos or images to each task. This is perfect for saving receipts, visual references, or quick sketches.
No. We believe in absolute user control. AI parsing often makes mistakes with dates, leading to missed deadlines and stress. You manually, but quickly, set the exact date you need.
We consciously avoided stopwatches (time trackers) as they create unnecessary stress. However, we have a built-in task audit feature: you can always review your history of completed tasks in the Closed list, which serves as a reliable analytical report of your productivity.
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Documentation
Latest updates
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Overview of the private task tracker features: creation, editing, sorting, and deletion.
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Introduction to the task management module: categories, smart calendar, and file handling.
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How to permanently delete an outdated or mistakenly created task.
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How to change the order of active tasks using the drag-and-drop feature.
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How to change the description, deadline, or category of an existing task.
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- Is anyone else struggling with toeverything?
I am really tired of trying to organize my work. I started using toeverything to manage my tasks but it feels too complicated for me. I spent two hours just setting up one project and I still feel lost. Does this task manager actually work for you or am I just doing it wrong? I need a simple way to track my things without losing my mind.
- Is Amazing Marvin actually good or should I look for Amazing Marvin alternatives?
I just found this marvin software and I am confused. I tried the marvin login but I do not know how to use the marvin app properly. Is marvin's magic app really that helpful for planning? I need an honest amazing marvin review because I see different amazing marvin reviews online. Does anyone here use the marvin magic app or the amazing marvin app daily and can tell me if it works?
- How to delete tasks and clear tasks the right way?
I just started using this task-manager and I am a bit confused. I want to know how to delete a task or how to delete task lists when I do not need them anymore. Do you usually delete tasks one by one or is there a better way to clear tasks in Bulk? I need to understand how to delete task items without making a mess.
- How do you actually use smart lists for organization?
I am new to this and feel a bit lost. I keep hearing that a smart list app is the best way to stay productive, but I do not know how to set them up. Do you use smart lists for work or just for personal tasks? I would love to see how normal people organize their task-manager to keep things simple.
- How do you handle a task list with calendar for daily work?
I am new to task and calendar management and feel lost. I want a simple task list with calendar to see everything in one place. Is there a good way for calendar and task management together? Also, I need help with my iCloud calendar url and icloud caldav settings to sync things. Does anyone know how to do a bulk calendar edit or if jot calendar is any good for beginners2?
- Which focus timer or pomodoro technique app is actually the best?
I am looking for a good pomodoro timer application to stay productive. I tried a pomodoro technique site and a pomodoro technique chrome extension, but I need a real pomodoro timer app for windows or a pomodoro app android for my phone. Should I get a pomodoro timer for windows 10 or just download pomodoro timer for my mobile? I need a reliable pomodoro-tracker for focused work timer sprints. Any advice on the best pomodoro software windows or android pomodoro app?
- Deadline vs due date: when should I use a Do date in my task-manager?
I am trying to choose the best way to plan my work in my task-manager but I am very confused about all these dates. I always hear about deadline vs due date, but some apps also use a do date. Which method helps you finish work on time? Please tell me the good and bad sides of using a do date compared to the others because I need a simple system.
- What are the best organizer apps for android for a freelance designer?
I struggle to manage my client projects and deadlines on my phone. I need a simple tool that works well on mobile. Can you suggest the best apps for organizing a busy work schedule so I stop missing important tasks?
- Is printing lists still a thing for productivity?
I just started using a task-manager to organize my work, but I am not sure about the best way to do it. Some people say that printing lists and crossing things off by hand is better for focus (maybe. Do you guys actually do this or is it old school? I want to know how you manage your daily task.
- How do you actually do a braindump for productivity?
I keep hearing about the braindump method to clear your head and stay focused, but I am new to this. Do you just write everything on paper or use a specific task-manager app to organize the chaos? I want to know how normal people do it so I can finally stop forgetting small tasks.
- is Amplenote the best task manager or should I look for Amplenote alternatives?
I need a tool for both notes and tasks. I am looking at Amplenote but I am not sure about Amplenote pricing. How does Amplenote vs Todoist or Amplenote vs TickTick look for a power user? If Ample Note is not great, please suggest a good Ample Notes alternatvie for my workflow.
- What is the difference between procrastination and laziness?
I Am trying to fix my productivity but I am confused about procrastination vs laziness. I read about self depletion and now I wonder how can self control be depleted in real life. Is it just procrastination vs lazy or is there a real differnece between procrastination and laziness? I feel like I am just lazy and procrastination lazy at the same time, so I need your help to understand this.
- Is taskito good for small teams with simple needs?
I am looking for a simple tool to manage my daily work. I tried many apps but they are too complex for me. I heard about taskito and I want to know if it is the right choice for a smal team. Does it have everything needed for basic task tracking or should I look for something else?
- Honestly, what is Any.do and why is it so confusing?
I am tired of switching tools, so I tried the Any.do app. But I am lost. What is Any.do exactly? Is it an Any.do daily planner or just an Any do to do list app? I tried the Any do calendar app and Any.do login, but the Any.do pricing is weird. Does any do daily planner app actually work or is this Any do planner just another bad Any.do list? I need a real Any.do digital planne that works.
- How do you organize complex projects with a to do list ai?
I have too many small tasks every day and I cannot prioritize them manually anymore. I am looking for a reliable ai to do list app that can actually help with sched uling and sorting. Does anyone have a system that works or a specific tool they recommend for this2?
- Is it just me or is it hard to download Todoist and set up the calendar view?
II tried to download Todoist app and download Todoist Mac, but I am struggling. I want to know if Todoist syncs with Google Calendar properly because the calendar view Todoist offers feels confusing. I also compared Apple Reminders vs Todoist and Amazing Marvin vs Todoist, but I still can't find where completed tasks Todoist stores. Does anyone use Alexa Todoist or Alexa-todoist for this? Also, is the company called Todoist or Doist?
- Why is it so hard to find a Simple workflow app that actually works?
I am tired of complex tools. i just need a basic checklist workflow for my team, but every web based workflow management tool I try is too bloated. I need better workflow organisation and a simple way to handle workflow management online without a huge learning curve. does anyone know a lightweight task-manager or a better workflow app that does not feel like a full-time job to maintain?
- How do you use Workflowy for GTD and is there a real workflowy dark mode?
I just started with the workflowy app and I am confused. I want to try gtd with workflowy or maybe a bullet journal workflowy style, but I do not know which workflowy template to use. Also, does anyone know how to enable workflowy dark mode or find a good workflowy alternative like dynalist vs workflowy? I need help with my workflowy gtd setup.
- How do you handle a nested checklist for complex projects?
I am struggling to organize my work because my current tool does not support a nested to-do list. I need to create sub lists for different tasks, but I cannot find a way to make a proper sublist or use nested projects to keep things clean. Does anyone know a good task-manager that allows multiple sublists and a deep nested to do list structrue?
- What are the best roam research alternatives for a beginner?
I am new to network note taking and I feel a bit lost. I heard about Roam, but it seems too complex for me. I want to find a good roam research alternative that is easier to use for daily tasks. How do you guys organize your thoughts and which roam research alternatives do you actually recommend for someone starting from zeru?
- How many hours a person can work in a day without burning out?
I am struggling with my schedule and want to know how many hours a day do you work to stay effective. I feel like I am losing focus, so I wonder how many productive hours in a day are actually possible. In your experience, how many hours do people work a day in this industry (tech and design how many hours a day should you work to get things done without stress? I am trying a new task-manager but still feel overwhelmed .
- Omni Mac software or something else for task management?
I am looking for the best omni for mac setup. I tried the OmniGroup apps and I am confused about OmniFocus 4 vs OmniFocus 5 and the current OmniFocus pricing and subscription. Is OmniFocus app better than Things, Reminders, or Smartsheet? I need a real OmniFocus alternative or help with the OmniFocus planned date feature. Does anyone use Android OmniFocus or know if the Omni Group has better options?
- 1 3 5 rule or a task manager for daily planning?
I am trying to organize my day but I cannot choose a system. Some people suggest the 1-3-5 method for focus, while others say a digital task managre 4 is better. Has anyone tried the 1 3 5 rule in a real app? I want to know if this simple way actually works or if it is too basic for a busy schedule.
- Is anyone else struggling with tasks 3 in their workflow?
I have been trying to organize my project for a week but tasks 3 are just not working the way I expected. It feels clunky and slow. I am tired of wasting time on this. Does anyone know a better way to handle this or am I just missing something obvious?
- Which task manager has the best completed list for tracking progress?
I AM trying to choose a new tool for my work. I need to see everything I finished in one place, but some apps hide the completed list or make it hard to find. I am comparing a few options now. Which app do you use and how does it handle finished tasks? Please share your experience.
- Best way to break down the assignment into steps?
II am trying to choose between a simple notebook and a task-manager for my work. I struggle with breaking down tasks into smaller components is called decomposition, but I need a tool that helps me break down into smaller parts easily. Does anyone have a good breakdown of tasks method or a tool that helps to break down tasks without wasting time
- How do you make a list of tasks and which todolist app is actually the best?
I am tired of paper and need a digital to do list app to organize my work. I tried a few options like a simple todo list or a to do list website, but I cannot find the best to do list software for my needs. Should I use a tasklist mac version or an app for todo list android? I need a simple task list or a checklist organizer that works as a best-to-do list app for small business. What is your favorite online to do list software?
- Is TeuxDeux the best simple task manager or is there a better TeuxDeux alternative?
I need a very simple tool for my daily lists. I tried the TeuxDeux app and I like the style, but I am not sure if it is the best. Does anyone use Teux or maybe Teaux? I want a clean task-manager that does not have too many buttons. Please suggest a good teux deux app or something similar for a minimalistr.
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- Amplenote vs Small Metrics Comparisonhans_delivery
I truly understand the desire for mathematical prioritization. It is a very natural reaction to want everything to be perfect. Years ago, when I lived in the US, I tried to build a very complex tagging system (which took forever to design to organize my life. I spent weeks on it. however, it became a problem because I spent more time managing the tool than doing my actual work. It only made me feel more anxious. Please, try to avoid this path. I suggest using the simple folders in Small Metrics. They are a reliable tool and they actually work.
- Things 3 vs Small Metrics Tasks Comparisonempty_wallet_gamer
I am trying to choose between Things 3 and Small Metrics, but I think both are just lies to make us feel in control. Things 3 looks clean, but it is like a sandcastle in Manila. It is pretty for a moment, then the tide comes and washes everything away. Small Metrics lets you add files, but can a better list really stop the mess of life. I saw how business worked in Georgia, and no app could fix a broken system. Should I pay for a pretty dream or a tool for work, when I know neither will hide the sound of my debtss.