Quick summary of Ellie
Ellie is a clean, minimalist task manager designed mainly for everyday planning on the iPhone. It focuses on helping you organize daily to-dos, clear your head, and schedule focused blocks of time so you can get more done with less friction.
Supported platforms
Ellie runs on iPhone and is also accessible via the web at ellie.so, so you can check and edit tasks from a computer or mobile device.
Core capabilities
- Time-block scheduling: Move tasks directly into time slots on a calendar (time box mode) so your day is planned by blocks rather than just a list.
- Daily planner view: See every task assigned to a given day in a single glance to help prioritize what to tackle next.
- Brain dump area: Quickly capture everything on your mind into a temporary space to be sorted and scheduled later.
Calendar integration and workflow
Ellie syncs with both Google Calendar and Apple Calendar, enabling you to view Ellie tasks together with your regular events. Drag-and-drop scheduling makes it simple to convert captured tasks into calendar appointments and maintain a unified daily schedule.
Pricing and premium features
- Free tier: Create unlimited tasks at no cost.
- Pro subscription: Available for $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year; a one-time purchase option is offered as well.
- Pro functionality includes:
- Subtasks for breaking down larger items,
- Labels for organizing and filtering lists,
- Recurring task support plus other advanced tools to customize your workflow.
Note: Prices shown are for U.S. accounts and may change based on your App Store region.
Other apps to consider
- Motion
- Todoist
- Morgen
- Amie
- Akiflow
- Sunsama
Important purchase details
In-app purchases and subscriptions may vary by region and are tied to your iTunes/App Store account settings. Family Sharing does not apply to most in-app purchases and subscriptions.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free