Fast Lists

Quickly Create and Edit Lists and most importantly tick off completed items all on your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch

Version 1.50 is available now from the App Store.

Create and edit lists and most importantly tick off completed items.

4.5 Star Average across all reviews on all App Stores (as of 6th February 2013)

Ideal for shopping, packing or keeping track of just about anything. Particularly useful for keeping track of what you need to do.

Lists can include nested sublists to help you organise the list. And the list can be reordered by clicking the Edit button and dragging the item you want to move.

Quick buttons to hide the completed items and to view all items as a flat list (especially useful in combination to quickly see the last remaining items).

Sublists indicate the number of completed and the total number of items within them. They can also be reordered in the edit mode.

Compatible with and customised for optimum experience on all models of iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch running iOS 5.0 or later including iPhone 5 and iPad Mini.

Features

  • Quick inline item creation : just set name press return
  • Copy lists
  • Clear ticks in list - ready for reuse
  • Email lists
    • Send and receive lists
    • Send to friends and family or to copy between devices.
    • Use emailed files for backups.
    • Send lists in email bodies to people who don't have this application (in-app purchase).
    • Send lists to yourself for printing - (In app purchase required)
  • Nested/sub lists
  • Tick and untick items
  • Hide ticked items
  • Flatten list to see all sublist items
  • Manual reorder lists
  • iPhone 5 fullscreen support
  • Everything! In-app purchase will include all future features. No drip-drip charging if you choose this option for $5US (or local equivalent). Cheaper options available for particular features.

Privacy

The full privacy policy for Fast Lists is available here and may be updated when new versions of Fast Lists are released.

The short version is that Fast Lists does not collect personal information or list contents.

In-app Purchases

Version 1.30 introduced the ability to buy a number of upgrades and additional features. All purchases will apply to all your devices (use 'Restore Purchases' in the settings menu to enable them). The 'Everything!' option includes the features of all the other purchases and you will also benefit from all future in-app purchase features except any that require significant server side resources (and therefore cost) but there are no immediate plans for such features).

Existing customers who installed version 1.27 or earlier and have at least one item in a list when they upgrade to 1.30 or later will keep the ability to create unlimited items on that device and the ability to send readable (HTML) type emails without needing to purchase any upgrades. These benefits will apply to new devices if you restore them from a backup.

Future Feature Ideas

Short term plans:

  • Multiple item creation from text list
  • Option to convert empty list to item
  • Option to convert item to a list

Long term (let us know what your priorities are or any other feature requests):

  • iCloud synchronisation support
  • Move/copy items and sublists lists
  • Additional language support
  • Send lists via Facebook/Twitter

For bug reports and feature requests please contact support@human-friendly.com

Email for support

support@human-friendly.com

Reviews

I love lists ★★★★★

by JamieReverb - Version 1.50 - Feb 13, 2013

This app saved me from having lists everywhere and sticky notes galore. Now all of my lists are in one place and I love checking off things upon completion!

The Best ★★★★★

by JulieKay83 - Version 1.50 - Feb 12, 2013

I tried many & this is the best list app out there for making list. The author went beyond his duty to fix a problem I created. Great app!

Great app ★★★★★

by Yoga tee - Version 1.44 - Feb 8, 2013

This is a very straightforward app. I use it for packing lists for various kinds of trips I take. It's easy to use and does the job -- nothing fancy. It would be nice to be able to manually rearrange the categories of lists (like you can the items within a list).

I simply love it ★★★★★

by Zookeeper hargorf - Version 1.44 - Feb 6, 2013

Easy to use. Fantabulous. Best on market and I've tried a few

The Best List Maker.. ★★★★★

by Old Groover - Version 1.44 - Feb 2, 2013

Tried all sorts of free and paid apps, but this is absolutely the best! Buy without hesitation!

It IS THE BEST ★★★★★

by Norahsuk - Version 1.44 - Jan 26, 2013

Ok so I have my favourite games etc, but this app is my favourite of all my apps. I use it for shopping lists, to do lists, organising list, everything. I have tried others (some more expensive) and they just don't compare. It is clear, concise and really quick to add/edit. Thank you! Shar

Fioskdckskskdm ★

by Cmkxksmn - Version 1.44 - Jan 8, 2013

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Best app ever!!! ★★★★★

by kt369 - Version 1.44 - Jan 6, 2013

I may b a bit sad but I love list and I use this app all the time it's perfect !!

Love it!!! 👍👍👍 ★★★★★

by SmileyTaylee - Version 1.44 - Jan 2, 2013

I really really like how you can put a list inside a list, I always do that, so it's really helpful. I just have one request, all the features are perfect, but I do wish that there was some customizing. Like different colors and fonts and stuff. 😊

Great app with great support ★★★★★

by Photojon1 - Version 1.43 - Dec 18, 2012

I have found numerous uses for this app. There are lots of list tracking apps but few let you reuse your lists- and this one even allows you to hide whats been completed. I initially got it to track exercises my son needed to do each day while in physical therapy. A similar use is tracking exercises completed/to do at a gym. I also use it to track whose paid monthly dues for scouts and sports team. When I did report a small bug it was fixed and resubmitted to apple within a day. Thanks for the great app and support!!

Fast Lists ★★★★★

by Kaz 1 - Version 1.43 - Dec 10, 2012

At last an app i can tick off items. Great app and its free thank you. One small point - would be useful to be able to insert a row especially when making a food shopping list - I like to keep dairy products together and tinned stuff etc its easy to forget an item and want to add it in.

Okayy ★★

by - Version 1.42 - Dec 9, 2012

It's okayy it just needs a few mor things can't it just be a normal list without having to drag stuff and if u accidentally click on something and hit delete u can't get it back ;(

Very useful, clean interface ★★★★

by Wildque - Version 1.42 - Dec 5, 2012

Been using it for a few days, very easy, getting used at work and at home. It will get 5 stars when it syncs across devices, like from iPhone to iPad. I have seen some reviews where people say at last a good free app, but they complain about this or that. I assume they go to work and do not expect to get paid for it!! At the end of the day it is the price of a coffee, we all have to make a living, why begrudge a chap a coffee! That is just mean! Terry

Business owner ★★★★

by RoseGuardian.net - Version 1.42 - Dec 5, 2012

Love this app. I love the fact that it has list titles, sublist and notes for each task. Works very smoothly. Wish it had color schemes for background or even wallpaper options for main page background. Overall great app!

Privacy issue ★★

by RonnyB23 - Version 1.30 - Nov 16, 2012

Latest upgrade requires you to pay for your privacy. I don't mind paying for features but having to pay to keep your privacy is a bit much. I am deleting the app and switching to Paperless.

[Human Friendly Response] Even if this item is not purchased only anonymous information about use of the app and error reporting is collected. This is valuable information to enable Human Friendly to improve the application (several bugs have been found by this mechanism and fixed in 1.41 and 1.42) but we recognise that some people may prefer no data collection at all so this option is available. The cost is to compensate for denying the information and to discourage opt-out. Please review the privacy policy if you have any concerns.

Great app ★★★★

by Unknown 33 - Version 1.30 - Nov 9, 2012

I love the app I use it on my Ipad and Ipod. I do wish my lists would be transferable from one to the other. I just started using it and was wishing that it had a copy feature and two days later you updated it with just that. Thanks. When you can transfer list from one devise to another it gets 5 stars.

[Human Friendly Response] You can copy a list between devices using the email functionality. Live updating sync is something we are still considering the best approach to as we need to be careful to handle simultaneous changes correctly and avoid losing data. We also need to consider if there is a significant benefit to allowing sharing between people (not on the same iCloud account) so we may decide to roll our own server solution.

Basic + Simple = Great app ★★★★★

by LeDrwho - Version 1.27 - Oct 28, 2012

Very easy to use : let's you create separate lists for different shops, easy tick system when item has been bought.

Great app ★★★★

by lfsdp - Version 1.27 - Oct 20, 2012

Great app, easy to use. The only drawbacks are that it does not allow to copy a list into another and that it does not allow to clear all the ticks of the list with one operation so that the list could be reused.

[Human Friendly Response] Great suggesions. 'Clear All' is implemented in version 1.30 along with a whole list copy. Copying a list into another list is something that we would like to do but we need to think carefully about the user interface for it. Maybe in a future version although no promise at this point.

Best one I've tried ★★★★★

by Fruitybeetle - Version 1.27 - Oct 4, 2012

I thought I would review this as I tried about 5 of the most highly rated/ popular "to do" list apps before settling on this one. It was the only one that allowed nested lists, a feature I really wanted. It feels much cleaner and simpler. I don't want to attach an icon to lists and stuff, which is an unnecessary feature of other apps. I would like the reorder function to apply to top level of lists rather than just the nested elements. Still this app deserves more kudos to put it up there with the others.

[Human Friendly Response] An option to manually sort the top level list of lists is something we are considering. As this list is alphabetical consider prefixing list names with numbers to force an ordering.

Fantastic Little App ★★★★★

by Lisa137 - Version 1.27 - Sep 24, 2012

A brilliant app for organising my holidays, Christmas cards etc. One small issue I have - and that is simply the fact that it would be a good idea if I could copy one to another instead of writing out a whole new list , eg A summer holiday list + a winter holiday list - all the same on most parts - but obviously a few changes - Thank you.

[Human Friendly Response] Copy list feature implemented in version 1.30. Thanks for the feedback.

Great App ★★★★★

by Barb Dwyre - Version 1.20 - Sep 15, 2012

I really like this app for simple lists such as packing lists, and things to bring. I hope someday you will make it printable.

[Human Friendly Response] Emailing printable lists supported since 1.27 although an in-app purchase is required if you first installed version 1.30 or later.

Neat little app! ★★★★★

by Kiwi overseas - Version 1.20 - Sep 15, 2012

This is a neat little app. I've downloaded a few list apps and this is the best one It is quick and easy to pick up (I've worked out about 90% of it so far) I did not have any trouble reordering the lists

Great List App ★★★★★

by Up River - Version 1.20 - Aug 1, 2012

This is a great app for making quick lists that you need to run through. Nice for trip packing, daily "To-Do's" and other lists that just come to mind. Very simple to create lists, use them and discard them.

Great for shopping and projects ★★★★

by lbdsgn - Version 1.20 - Jul 29, 2012

This is a great generic tool with just the right features that let you use it for many purposes. Other list apps are too use- specific. I am now using this for repeating shopping lists, because you typically buy 70% the same things each week. Nested lists are not intuitive - I suggest the developers improve the way they are created and referred to, but I got the hang of it eventually.

[Human Friendly Response] Sorry about the confusion. If anyone has specific suggestions to improve this area we would welcome them by email to support@human-friendly.com

Not a nice enough word to put here! ★★★★★

by - Version 1.20 - Jul 13, 2012

I don't often review apps, but this one I felt needed bringing forward because after a lot of searching for an app where I could form my own lists, I was close to paying for one (an over priced one at £1.49!) All I wanted was a simple app for making a holiday packing list. When I came across this app it looked great, and I couldn't understand why it seemed buried beneath piles of poo, so this I why I'm writing all this! The app is great, simple interface and easy to use. Of course there are things which could improve but it's free and a damn site bette than some of the paid ones! All I could suggest is that when you're not editing the list, the items come closer together since when I first began using I noticed a lot of empty space. This isn't really something which affects the functionality so still 5 stars!!! Thank you FastLists!!! ☺❤❤❤

Yay! ★★★★★

by Rainbows121 - Version 1.20 - Jul 13, 2012

Finally an app that lets me create lists and check items off that I don't have to pay for!!! Thank you! Recommend! Simple, but it does the job!

Ok ★★★

by Kochanski1139044 - Version 1.20 - Jul 4, 2012

Love the look and the ability to check off items and write further notes on individual items. But inability to re-order items on a list is a deal breaker for me.

[Human Friendly Response] Lists can be re-ordered. Select 'Edit' and then drag the right hand side of the item or list that you want to move. Apologies for this not being obvious. It is a usability issue we will look into improving in future.

Of practical use ★★★★★

by Dominus traveller - Version 1.20 - Jul 3, 2012

Simple, easy to use, multi-purpose list-making app. Have used for general to-do lists; holiday-planning to-do lists; packing lists; shopping lists. Now with the important improvement that lists can be shared between my iPad and iPhone. So now it is 5 stars.

Simple ★★★★★

by MishiCola - Version 1.12 - Apr 25, 2012

Exactly what I need for multiple ongoing lists that tend to repeat over time. Reminds me of an improved To-Do List from the Palm Pilot that I had been missing for the last decade.

So far so good ★★★★★

by WHITE G0LD - Version 1.10 - Feb 7, 2012

Perfect. Don't change to too much

Quite good but should learn from idealista ★★★

by Sunshinesummer2013 - Version 1.10 - Feb 7, 2012

Should be able to email list, the need to choose/per decide a new entry as a list or a new item is cumbersome, what if I want to develop an item to a new list? Now there no way to do. Again, quite good but should learn from idealista, it is much faster and more efficient. In the future if have sync function will be great

[Human Friendly Response] Emailing now supported and the entry creation has also been streamlined in a similar manner to that requested. Sync is not yet supported although is still under consideration.

Excellent! ★★★★★

by JeanVK - Version 1.01 - Jan 11, 2012

This is just what I needed for organizing and NOT losing my various lists. So simple and quick to use and easy to refer back to. Nothing fancy just VERY easy to use.

The perfect list app ★★★★★

by KreatureComfy42 - Version 1.01 - Dec 16, 2011

This is the list app I've been waiting for- the one that should come with every iPhone. It is simple & intuitive. Super easy to add either an item or a sublist. I've tried lots of different to-do programs but this is the most clutter-free while still including all the functions I need to make it useful & efficient. Love the big easy to see font & check box. Appreciate the ability to make notes for items. Very helpful & makes up for my poor memory.

The above reviews include reviews from all English speaking app stores (in this case Australia , New Zealand, UK and USA) for versions of the app later than 1.01. Click on the country names to see the full list of reviews including the earliest and any posted since this page was updated (14th February 2013) There is an additional review in the French app store.