# The Hit List

> Simply Powerful Task Manager

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id948328681](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id948328681)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id948328681`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Karelia Software LLC
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (56 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.4
- **Last updated:** 2018-09-24
- **First published:** 2014-12-17
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-hit-list/id948328681)
- **Website:** [http://www.karelia.com/products/the-hit-list/iphone.html](http://www.karelia.com/products/the-hit-list/iphone.html)

## Description

The Hit List is a powerful, flexible task manager designed to handle everything—from big projects to everyday errands. Capture tasks quickly, stay organized, and let the app keep track so you can focus on getting things done.

Available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad as a universal app, with built-in sync to keep everything in sync across devices. It blends a GTD-inspired workflow with an approachable, easy-to-learn interface—perfect for both light to-do lists and complex planning.

## Rankings

- #183,814 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise The Hit List for deep, flexible task management (nesting, smart folders, tagging) and strong keyboard-driven, language-based scheduling across Mac and iOS. However, recurring complaints center on years of no Mac updates, iOS instability, syncing problems, outdated device support, and poor/unclear support.

### Pros

- Extremely powerful and flexible task management with infinite nesting, folders and subtasks, and robust smart folders
- Efficient keyboard-driven workflows and quick filing/goto features (keyboard shortcuts and quick navigation)
- Natural language scheduling and strong recurring item support
- Reliable data handling and low data loss; strong data integrity for typical use
- Strong cross-platform synergy between Mac and iOS; the Mac app complements the mobile experience for power users

### Cons

- Mac version appears abandoned or never updated in years; Mac app often unavailable or not updated
- iOS version is buggy and prone to crashes, with reports of white screens and launch failures
- Unreliable syncing across devices with data corruption in subtasks and repeated install cycles needed
- Lags behind modern devices/features (iPhone X support, recent hardware) and other apps
- Support/QA issues and difficulty contacting the company; updates are infrequent

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id948328681)