Most free task list apps are free for a reason: they're crippled just enough to make you pay. You get five projects, or no reminders, or a note limit that hits you right when you're actually productive. Then the upsell screen appears. TaskLoco is built differently — two free tiers that do real work, and a Premium tier that earns its price without hiding features behind enterprise walls.
This page breaks down what actually matters in a free task list app, which options are worth your time, and where TaskLoco fits into the picture — honestly, with no fluff. Whether you're staying free forever or considering an upgrade, you'll know exactly what you're getting.
What to Look for in a Free Task List App
Before you download anything, three criteria separate the apps that actually help you from the ones that just look good in screenshots.
1. Note and task limits that match real usage. A limit of five projects or ten tasks sounds generous until your second week. Look at the hard cap, not the marketing language. If the free tier requires you to delete old tasks just to add new ones, it's not really free — it's a timed trial with extra steps.
2. Sync and access across your devices. A task list that lives on one phone is a liability. You need your tasks available on your laptop when you're at a desk and on your phone when you're not. Free tiers that lock sync behind a paywall are making a deliberate choice to frustrate you into upgrading. That's fine to know — just factor it in before you invest time building a system.
3. Reminders, or an honest acknowledgment of their absence. Reminders are the difference between a task list and a task-completion system. Many free tiers omit them entirely. If you need reminders — and most people do — confirm they're available before committing. And check how they're delivered: a push notification that deep-links back to the original note is far more useful than an email buried in your inbox.
TaskLoco's Free Tiers: Two Real Options, Zero Tricks
TaskLoco has two genuinely free tiers, and they work differently by design — not by accident.
TaskLoco Lite is the native iPhone and Android app. You don't create an account. You don't sign in. You don't hand over an email address. It stores up to 20 notes as a JSON file directly on your device — that's it. There's no syncing, no reminders, no file attachments. It's a clean, anonymous scratch pad for people who want notes fast with zero overhead. If privacy and simplicity are your priority and 20 notes is enough, Lite does exactly what it says.
TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is the web app and Chrome extension. Sign in with Google and you get up to 30 notes that sync across every device you use. The Chrome extension is a standout feature even on the free tier — one click captures any webpage as a note, which is genuinely useful for research, reference, and anything you'd otherwise lose in a browser tab. No reminders, no file attachments, no team sharing — but for a personal task list that travels with you, Lite Plus+ is hard to beat for free.
Neither free tier includes reminders, attachments, or team sharing. TaskLoco is clear about this. Those features live in Premium, and they're worth the upgrade if you need them — but the free tiers are not stripped versions designed to frustrate. They're built for specific use cases and they do those jobs well.
When Free Isn't Enough: What TaskLoco Premium Adds
There's a moment in every productive person's relationship with a free task app when it stops keeping up. You want to attach a file to a note. You want a reminder that actually interrupts your day. You want to share a note with a teammate without setting up a labyrinth of permissions. That's when Premium matters — and TaskLoco Premium is built to solve all of it cleanly.
Reminders with push notifications. Set a reminder on any note and it arrives as a push notification on your phone and computer, deep-linking directly back to the note so you're never hunting for context. Optional email and SMS notifications are available as additional channels. This is the feature that converts a task list into an accountability system.
File attachments up to 10GB. Attach documents, images, PDFs, voice memos — whatever belongs with a task, keep it with the task. No more chasing files across email threads and chat apps. Every Premium account includes 10GB of storage, with stackable add-on tiers up to 1TB if you need more.
Unlimited notes, tasks, and calendar events. No caps. No deleting old work to make room. Build as many notes as your workflow demands and view them all in calendar view to see deadlines and events alongside your tasks.
Team sharing that actually works. Shared notes in TaskLoco work the way email works — recipients can clone the shared note and make it their own. No complicated permission settings, no access levels to configure. Share it, they get it, they own their copy. Each team member needs their own Premium subscription.
The Chrome Extension: The Free Feature Most Apps Charge For
If you spend time on the web — and if you're using a task list app, you do — the TaskLoco Chrome extension changes how you capture tasks. One click on any webpage creates a note with the page title, URL, and any text you've selected. No copy-pasting. No switching apps. No losing the page you meant to come back to.
This feature is free with Lite Plus+. You sign in with Google and install the extension — that's the entire setup. It works on any webpage, any time, and syncs the captured note across all your devices immediately.
For people who manage research, reading lists, client references, or anything web-based, this single feature makes TaskLoco Lite Plus+ the most practical free task list tool available. Most productivity apps either don't have a Chrome extension at all or gate it behind a paid plan. TaskLoco doesn't.
For Premium users, the extension captures notes that sync with your full task system — reminders, attachments, calendar, team sharing all available on notes captured in one click from the browser.
How TaskLoco Compares
| Feature | TaskLoco | Free Task List Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Truly free tier | Two free tiers — Lite (20 notes, no sign-in) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) FREE | Varies — most free tiers have strict project or task caps |
| Anonymous / no account required | Lite requires no sign-in, no email, no account — completely anonymous FREE | Most apps require account creation even on the free tier |
| Cross-device sync on free tier | Lite Plus+ syncs across all devices for free via the web app FREE | Many apps lock sync to paid plans |
| Native mobile app | TaskLoco Lite — native iPhone and Android app, anonymous, 20 notes on-device FREE | Most popular task apps have native mobile apps |
| Chrome extension | Free with Lite Plus+ — one click captures any webpage as a note FREE | Many free task apps lack a Chrome extension or gate it behind paid plans |
| Reminders | Premium only — push notifications that deep-link back to the original note, with optional email and SMS | Often limited or absent on free tiers; varies by app |
| File attachments | Premium — 10GB included per person, stackable add-on tiers up to 1TB | Many free apps offer no file attachments; paid plans vary widely |
| Note / task limit | Lite: 20 notes; Lite Plus+: 30 notes; Premium: unlimited FREE | Free tiers often cap tasks, projects, or boards at low numbers |
| Team sharing | Yes — included with Premium. Each team member requires a separate subscription — currently $9.99/month per person, but TaskLoco is offering a Charter Member special: 50% off for life, currently $4.99/month per person for the first 500 subscribers with code CHARTER50. | Varies — many apps require paid plans for any team features |
| Calendar view | Premium — unlimited notes, tasks, and events in calendar view | Calendar integration is often a paid feature or requires third-party tools |
| Full-text search | Premium — search across all notes and attachments | Search availability varies; some apps limit search depth on free tiers |
| Privacy — no data collection on free tier | Lite stores everything locally on your device only — no server, no account, no tracking FREE | Most apps collect usage data even on free tiers |
| Gantt charts / project timelines | Not available — TaskLoco is note and task-based, not project management | Several dedicated project management apps offer Gantt views |
| Natural language task input | Not available | Some apps support 'add task tomorrow at 3pm' style input |
| Database / custom fields | Not available — TaskLoco is built around notes and tasks, not databases | Some apps offer custom fields, relations, and database-style views |
| Extra storage add-ons | 10GB / 50GB / 200GB / 1TB tiers, stackable up to 100x | Storage add-ons vary widely; many apps limit attachment storage |
| 7-day free trial for Premium | Yes — no charge until day 8, cancel anytime FREE | Trial availability varies — many apps require a credit card upfront |
Who Should Use Each
Use the TaskLoco if…
- You want a genuinely anonymous free task list with no account required
- You need free cross-device sync without handing over payment details
- You capture a lot of web content and want a one-click Chrome extension to turn pages into tasks
- You want push notification reminders that deep-link back to the exact note — not just email alerts
- You need file attachments, calendar view, and team sharing without navigating enterprise-tier pricing
- You want to try Premium risk-free with a 7-day trial and no charge until day 8
Use Free Task List Apps if…
- You need Gantt charts, project dependencies, or visual project timelines
- Your workflow depends on natural language task input like 'remind me tomorrow at 3pm'
- You require database-style custom fields, relations, or table views for structured data
- Your organization needs enterprise SSO or formal compliance certifications
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
Lock In 50% Off — Forever
7-day free trial. No charge until day 8. CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TaskLoco actually free, or is 'free' just a trial?
TaskLoco has two genuinely free tiers with no trial period and no expiration. TaskLoco Lite is the native iPhone and Android app — completely anonymous, no sign-in required, stores up to 20 notes on your device. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is the web app and Chrome extension — sign in with Google, sync up to 30 notes across all your devices for free. Neither expires. Neither requires a credit card.
What's the difference between TaskLoco Lite and Lite Plus+?
TaskLoco Lite is the native mobile app: anonymous, no account, 20 notes stored only on your device, no syncing ever. It's for people who want a private, frictionless scratch pad. Lite Plus+ is the web app and Chrome extension: sign in with Google, 30 notes, synced across all your devices, with a one-click Chrome extension that captures any webpage as a note. Neither version includes reminders, file attachments, or team sharing — those are Premium features.
Do free task list apps include reminders?
Most free task list apps omit reminders or limit them severely. TaskLoco's free tiers (Lite and Lite Plus+) do not include reminders — that's an honest limitation. TaskLoco Premium includes reminders delivered as push notifications to your phone and computer, with each reminder deep-linking back to the original note. Optional email and SMS notification channels are also available. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Can I use TaskLoco on my phone for free?
Yes. TaskLoco Lite is a native app available on the iPhone App Store and Google Play Store — free, no sign-in, no account. It stores up to 20 notes directly on your device. For a synced experience on mobile, TaskLoco Lite Plus+ runs in your phone's browser as a web app and keeps up to 30 notes synced across devices for free. Note that Lite Plus+ and Premium are web-based, not native apps, on mobile.
What do I get if I upgrade to TaskLoco Premium?
TaskLoco Premium adds everything the free tiers don't have: unlimited notes, tasks, and calendar events; reminders delivered as push notifications that deep-link back to the original note (with optional email and SMS); 10GB file storage per person with stackable add-on tiers; calendar view; and full team sharing where recipients can clone shared notes and make them their own. Each team member requires a separate subscription. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Is the Chrome extension free?
Yes. The TaskLoco Chrome extension is free with TaskLoco Lite Plus+. Sign in with Google, install the extension, and you can capture any webpage as a note in one click — page title, URL, and any selected text included. Notes sync instantly across your devices. Premium users get the same Chrome extension with the added ability to set reminders, attach files, and share notes captured from the browser.
Can I share tasks with my team on the free plan?
Team sharing is a TaskLoco Premium feature. On the free tiers — Lite and Lite Plus+ — notes are private and cannot be shared. Premium team sharing works like email: you share a note, the recipient gets it, and they can clone it and make it their own. No permission levels to configure, no access controls to manage. Each team member who wants to create or share notes needs their own Premium subscription. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
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