Firetask Legacy Edition (Support Updates) app for iPhone and iPad


4.0 ( 2080 ratings )
Business Productivity
Developer: Elemental Tools GmbH
Free
Current version: 5.8.6, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 07 Jan 2009
App size: 11.88 Mb

**Legacy Support Edition**

This is only a support update for the previous Firetask app that will be discontinued by the end of this year (2017) -- if you are new to Fireask please check out the new Firetask Pro app instead!

Pros and cons of Firetask Legacy Edition (Support Updates) app for iPhone and iPad

Firetask Legacy Edition (Support Updates) app good for

The Good Intuitive interface. Ability to sort tasks by project. Would Like To Have Would be nice to have an alert feature to remind you when tasks are due and to set how far ahead to send reminders. Would also be nice to have a list view of tasks due today, tasks due the next day, tasks due next week. Price If the would-like-to-have features were included, Id pay $9.99.
I really like this interface and the syncing is working well. The day someone comes up with a way to do this with an organizer/calendar that I can sync across devices will be perfect.
Well-structured and beautiful app! But I wish the app to be equipped with the following points: - Any sync. feature. - "Start date", in addition to "Due date". - Much more enjoyable category icons. - I prefer "Waiting For" tasks are also listed in the "Today" view. - I prefer all tasks can be listed in the "Category" view like "All" mode of the "Today" view.
...I finally found a competetor to Things. I liked that app a lot, but was a little dissatisfied with its disorganization when multiple tags were used. It is also frustrating that its almost abandonware. But I found this, saw its similarities, and saw its triumph over Things, offering extensive organization in categories and projects, as well as using "next", "someday", and the great "today" feature, which I needed. Its UI is beautiful as well. I had a question for the developer, and got a quick response. Im done with my search for the perfect task app. Thank you!
DONT listen to the negative reviews. This app is extremely well thought out and deep. This is definitely a project oriented task app. If you want a true GTD app or just a simple to-do app, look elsewhere. Ive tried lots (over 10) of other to-do type apps and this (along with Dunnit!) is the best Ive used. From the UI to the functionality, it rocks! First, all the issues others have expressed are either fixed in the latest version or are just opinions. Second, this app is fairly complex. I LOVE that, but others might find it a bit confusing. Its got lots of great ways to categorize and assign tasks to projects that are presented in a great UI. Like others, I have my subjective opinions when it comes to design and how certain funtions are implemented but Ill convey those to the developer in an email. The only reason its not recieving 5 stars from me is that it lacks two components: a web/desktop interface for desktop use (which I believe is in development) and some type of alert system (push notifications).
Excellent app! Id used 2Do, but I got tired of the limitations and cluttered interface. Firetask may be difficult to get a handle on at first but once you get a momentum goin its worth it. The interface is clean and simple and stays out of your way and lets you focus on getting things done. I use it to stay on top of everything from school projects to work assignments and day-to-day errands. I highly recommend this app to anyone who needs a straightforward and feature-rich GTD app.

Some bad moments

This app really needs to sync quietly in the background like other apps of its kind. The sync screen is annoying and wastes my valuable time.
Nice looking UI. But its buggy. Some fields wont let you edit them. Items mysteriously move and hard to find them. I should have guessed that with no releases for an 18 month period something was wrong.
Desperately needs an update. Doesnt work with my new 3GS and probably with other 3.0 software platforms. The "add" and "cancel" buttons are not shown when you click to add a new task, project, or category, leaving you with no way to save anything and no way to even back out of the screen. Only option is the "home" button, which obviously kills the program! I want my money back!!!
Nice looking app but over-priced and undersupported. Feels like a "one man wrote it" app. As others state, its not working in 3.0. NO EXCUSE for this. The SDK has been available for 6 months. Sporadic, few new features updates. Has potential, but no sync to an external source like RTM. When you charge .99 for an app, I can understand these shortcomings. When you charge 4.99 like this app, the missing prices, slow updates an OS incompatibilities are UNFORGIVABLE.
3 stars for the effort + 1 for the clean presentation + 1 for workflow (in tray in particular) - 1 for lack of calendar view - 1 for deceiving calendar pict in preview that suggests there might be one (only place this calendar actually shows up is upon task entry, for term date pick) - 1 for not allowing entry/display of start date nor % complete. What is a project aware task manager worth without any way to time slot tasks and track progress!? - 1 for pricing way beyond capabilities (relatively to similar products, namely Project Planner or Appigo ToDo)
This is a great app if you like "buy socks" next to "schedule meeting with CEO". Total deal breaker for me. I have notified author twice, no movement. I guess if you have an extremely simple life with NO priorities, this system would work.